Cost of living in Bogotá (Colombia) is about the same as in Arbil Governorate (Iraq)
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| Food | + 3% | |||
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| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is about the same as in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bogotá | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$34,354 (11,076 Dinar) | 12,618 Dinar | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$26,532 (8,554 Dinar) | 9,414 Dinar | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,082 (3,573 Dinar) | 3,397 Dinar | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,618 (1,489 Dinar) | 1,400 Dinar | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,394 (3,029 Dinar) | 2,202 Dinar | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,214 (1,359 Dinar) | 978 Dinar | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$13,439 (4,333 Dinar) | 6,295 Dinar | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,240 (2,979 Dinar) | 1,592 Dinar | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,452 (1,435 Dinar) | 942 Dinar | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,600 (1,161 Dinar) | 1,556 Dinar | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$52,366 (16,883 Dinar) | 18,937 Dinar | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,167 (1,988 Dinar) | 1,379 Dinar | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,842 (916 Dinar) | 856 Dinar | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 19% cheaper than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bogotá | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,874,030 (1,249,006 Dinar) | 1,055,170 Dinar | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,106,260 (679,069 Dinar) | 652,591 Dinar | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$325,471 (104,933 Dinar) | 170,025 Dinar | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,303,980 (742,815 Dinar) | 1,068,680 Dinar | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,235,790 (398,425 Dinar) | 600,084 Dinar | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$208,826 (67,327 Dinar) | 147,360 Dinar | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,888 (23,177 Dinar) | 41,164 Dinar | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,703,400 (549,185 Dinar) | 450,680 Dinar | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$520,975 (167,965 Dinar) | 146,039 Dinar | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$27,800 (8,963 Dinar) | 8,672 Dinar | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$16,617 (5,357 Dinar) | 5,889 Dinar | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 9% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bogotá | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$206,069 (66,438 Dinar) | 43,969 Dinar | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$142,194 (45,844 Dinar) | 54,761 Dinar | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$372,562 (120,116 Dinar) | 67,632 Dinar | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$289,544 (93,350 Dinar) | 69,824 Dinar | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 39% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bogotá | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$76,596,700 (24,695,156 Dinar) | 21,124,800 Dinar | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,551 (1,145 Dinar) | 721 Dinar | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$153,945 (49,633 Dinar) | 29,217 Dinar | + 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$25,097 (8,091 Dinar) | 18,774 Dinar | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 6% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bogotá | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,364 (4,953 Dinar) | 5,677 Dinar | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$36,739 (11,845 Dinar) | 10,110 Dinar | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$128,603 (41,462 Dinar) | 29,878 Dinar | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$22,072 (7,116 Dinar) | 18,074 Dinar | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,185 (4,573 Dinar) | 3,978 Dinar | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$20,919 (6,744 Dinar) | 5,089 Dinar | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,703 (2,806 Dinar) | 2,945 Dinar | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,669 (1,828 Dinar) | 2,298 Dinar | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$33,061 (10,659 Dinar) | 13,224 Dinar | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 31% cheaper than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bogotá | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$45,232 (14,583 Dinar) | 24,370 Dinar | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$33,775 (10,889 Dinar) | 20,755 Dinar | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$112,995 (36,430 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$125,082 (40,327 Dinar) | 60,864 Dinar | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$33,856 (10,915 Dinar) | 9,713 Dinar | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,762 (3,470 Dinar) | 5,421 Dinar | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,408 (1,421 Dinar) | 4,747 Dinar | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$3,265,560 (1,052,833 Dinar) | 776,216 Dinar | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$251 (81 Dinar) | 101 Dinar | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$133,204 (42,946 Dinar) | 128,877 Dinar | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,679 (2,798 Dinar) | 2,709 Dinar | + 3% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,512 prices entered by 425 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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