Looking for a room in Bogota?

NCMike says on Jul 16, 2008, 18:43:

Sounds little high for a room, but it is a nice area. You looking to rent to short term gringos?
You mean about 1,300.000 COP per month? I'm curious if that's what other rooms in the area rent for. Bogota has gotten expensive!

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gringoloid says on Jul 16, 2008, 18:45:

i sound like a broken record already.............buy YES, this is what rentals go for in Bogota.

Asset bubble?

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erik@transplay.ca says on Jul 16, 2008, 18:47:

your right. My rent is 2 million, add utilities and internet it adds up!

Its because of the area, its a very high end. You can get more expensive and cheaper depends on where you go.

I am a 7 min walk to the gym - Bodytech, 7 min to parque 93 and 15 to zone rosa, right on Cra. 7.

I was looking at buying a place, on Cra 7 and 85, there are condos 2 bedrooms going for $350,000 USD!!
Cheers!

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NCMike says on Jul 16, 2008, 19:12:

ahh but u guys are renting apartments or ROOMS?

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NCMike says on Jul 16, 2008, 19:16:

I understand that location is everything, and Bogota is where it's at... Just curious, should I some day be in the position to live in Colombia for a while what to expect. I know rents here in the states in NYC or San Francisco are sky high so I guess Bogota is comparable. I don't begrudge anyone getting a fair market price.

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gringoloid says on Jul 16, 2008, 19:28:

the bubble will burst by the time you get here.

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Robert Jorge says on Jul 16, 2008, 22:00:

Yep to what grigoloid just said.

BEWARE of gold diggers.

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El Vato Loco says on Jul 17, 2008, 01:06:

I have been thinking a lot about visiting colombia as well... and I found the "eltiempo" newspaper website the other day and looked at the housing section (bienes raices). Rent is "arrendar" versus "rentar" in Mexican Spanish.

I have utterly NO IDEA where these rentals are located at since I don't have a clue as to the layout of Bogota, but the prices are much cheaper than what you have listed here for rooms and for apartments. Granted, they're probably not close to the gym but it's a place to see more prices and what's available right now. I bet there are "gringo" prices if you call in and don't speak good Paisa Spanish though... It would pay off to have a Colombiano or Colombiana make the phone call, set up the viewing and go with you to insure you get the Paisa price and not get Gringoed. It happens to people in Mexico so it's bound to happen in Colombia :( Lots of extra prices to not speaking Spanish like a local :(

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El Vato Loco says on Jul 17, 2008, 01:07:

http://clasificados.eltiempo.com/

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erik@transplay.ca says on Jul 17, 2008, 07:44:

A basic hotel room is $25 a night which equates to the same amount, that is in Chap or in rougher areas.

Again its all about the area. You can find a $500 a month room in NYC, and you can find a $1500 a month room as well.

Thanks for the help and the update its great information for those looking for a basic place. I am used to living in high end, and the best places. The people I share with I assume they demand the best too!

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erik@transplay.ca says on Jul 17, 2008, 07:44:

A basic hotel room is $25 a night which equates to the same amount, that is in Chap or in rougher areas.

Again its all about the area. You can find a $500 a month room in NYC, and you can find a $1500 a month room as well.

Thanks for the help and the update its great information for those looking for a basic place. I am used to living in high end, and the best places. The people I share with I assume they demand the best too!

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yoyoma says on Jul 17, 2008, 09:18:

Seems high to me, I pay 250.000 a month for a place just a little south.

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erik@transplay.ca says on Jul 17, 2008, 13:46:

I encourge you to look at Cra 7 and 92. A little south makes a difference.

Or come by my building Cra 7 and 92a-80. There are 3 apartments here listed for rent.. from 2 to 2.5 million for 2 bedrooms.

Standard for this status.

-E

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david barkley says on Jul 17, 2008, 14:52:

How quiet is the room?, and what is the view?, a private balconey view from the bedroom?
street noise?

Those tall high rise apts , that overlook the city are nice.

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erik@transplay.ca says on Jul 17, 2008, 14:57:

The view is of the mountains the living room as mentioned is an office, but is overlooking Chico park and the city. The room is very quite. I am opening it from now till the end of september. You would have a fireplace in your room as well.

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erik@transplay.ca says on Jul 17, 2008, 14:57:

After September the room will need to be moved into the other room without a fireplace.

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Lostgringo says on Aug 7, 2008, 09:16:

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