Cost of living in Bogotá (Colombia) is 22% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan)
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| Food | + 1% | |||
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| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is about the same as in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Khartoum | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$34,977 (4,873 Pound) | 3,391 Pound | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$31,103 (4,334 Pound) | 3,659 Pound | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,427 (1,592 Pound) | 2,906 Pound | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$5,208 (726 Pound) | 620 Pound | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$10,039 (1,399 Pound) | 1,144 Pound | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$5,059 (705 Pound) | 502 Pound | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$14,527 (2,024 Pound) | 1,967 Pound | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,963 (1,249 Pound) | 4,763 Pound | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,690 (653 Pound) | 782 Pound | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,498 (627 Pound) | 90 Pound | + 597% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$56,025 (7,806 Pound) | 2,096 Pound | + 272% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,376 (1,028 Pound) | 1,558 Pound | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,780 (527 Pound) | 495 Pound | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is about the same as in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bogotá | Khartoum | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$4,135,750 (576,225 Pound) | 648,995 Pound | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,592,780 (361,246 Pound) | 294,546 Pound | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$357,979 (49,876 Pound) | 22,930 Pound | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,676,030 (372,845 Pound) | 503,424 Pound | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,529,340 (213,080 Pound) | 216,695 Pound | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$231,912 (32,312 Pound) | 13,280 Pound | + 143% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$74,480 (10,377 Pound) | 8,325 Pound | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,508,520 (210,179 Pound) | 40,452 Pound | + 420% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$419,356 (58,428 Pound) | 30,681 Pound | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$23,964 (3,339 Pound) | 4,241 Pound | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,125 (2,107 Pound) | 2,126 Pound | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 51% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Khartoum | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$241,076 (33,589 Pound) | 28,408 Pound | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$143,880 (20,046 Pound) | 1,724 Pound | + 1063% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$368,781 (51,381 Pound) | 54,510 Pound | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$312,846 (43,588 Pound) | 74,914 Pound | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 48% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Khartoum | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$75,612,500 (10,534,926 Pound) | 15,675,800 Pound | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,131 (576 Pound) | 781 Pound | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$152,538 (21,253 Pound) | 3,932 Pound | + 440% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$24,020 (3,347 Pound) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 164% | |||
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 164% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Khartoum | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$21,290 (2,966 Pound) | 1,956 Pound | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$34,723 (4,838 Pound) | 466 Pound | + 939% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$109,859 (15,306 Pound) | 9,915 Pound | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,240 (2,402 Pound) | 374 Pound | + 543% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,279 (1,850 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 1799% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$17,349 (2,417 Pound) | 2,911 Pound | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,659 (1,067 Pound) | 93 Pound | + 1045% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,617 (922 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 854% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$37,925 (5,284 Pound) | 2,987 Pound | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 25% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bogotá | Khartoum | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$66,464 (9,260 Pound) | 14,834 Pound | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$29,808 (4,153 Pound) | 14,218 Pound | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$129,956 (18,106 Pound) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$150,698 (20,996 Pound) | 25,142 Pound | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$39,631 (5,522 Pound) | 595 Pound | + 828% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$11,290 (1,573 Pound) | 2,762 Pound | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,351 (746 Pound) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,457,840 (342,446 Pound) | 27,550 Pound | + 1143% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$255 (36 Pound) | 10 Pound | + 256% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$129,949 (18,106 Pound) | 2,364 Pound | + 666% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,375 (1,306 Pound) | 363 Pound | + 260% | |
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TOTAL | + 22% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,688 prices entered by 252 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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