Bogota - Post Report Question and Answers
Can you save money?
Right now, yes... if the peso gets stronger again the cost of living is similar to the US. - Apr 2016
Yes, when the exchange rate is good. - Aug 2015
If you don't go out to eat at the many nice restaurants all the time. - Jun 2014
Yes, but it's not super cheap here. - May 2013
A little, but you're not going to get rich. - Oct 2012
We've saved a little. - Jul 2012
Not a chance. - Apr 2012
No. - Dec 2011
Yes, but not tons. - Jul 2011
Not at all. Actually, people with more than one kid in preschool can have problems with their budget. - Nov 2010
no. - Sep 2010
No. - Aug 2010
Nope - Aug 2010
If you want to, but you'll have to make it a priority, as there are lots of great things to spend money on. - Aug 2010
Not with 2 toddlers at preschool. We've been using some of our savings. - Jun 2010
No way. - Jan 2010
No. - Sep 2009
Not really. - Dec 2008
Definitely NOT. In fact, you may even eat into your savings if you are on a government salary. - Dec 2008
No way! Unless you sacrifice a lot, but then you will be miserable and depressed. - Nov 2008
Yes. - Nov 2008
Not right now. . .it's expensive here! Well maybe a little bit if you're not paying rent :) - May 2008
Yes, if you don't travel to Cartagena or other beach towns all the time. - Apr 2008