Cost of living in Bogotá (Colombia) is 34% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 26% | |||
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| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 26% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$34,354 (94 kr) | 112 kr | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$26,532 (73 kr) | 85 kr | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,876 (33 kr) | 61 kr | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,602 (13 kr) | 15 kr | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,365 (26 kr) | 36 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,214 (12 kr) | 30 kr | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$13,439 (37 kr) | 52 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,240 (25 kr) | 29 kr | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,452 (12 kr) | 12 kr | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,600 (10 kr) | 18 kr | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$53,013 (145 kr) | 122 kr | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,167 (17 kr) | 21 kr | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,842 (8 kr) | 17 kr | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 39% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,871,820 (10,623 kr) | 14,659 kr | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,110,100 (5,790 kr) | 10,268 kr | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$325,471 (893 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,303,980 (6,322 kr) | 10,057 kr | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,235,790 (3,391 kr) | 6,330 kr | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$208,826 (573 kr) | 410 kr | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,888 (197 kr) | 359 kr | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,703,400 (4,674 kr) | 4,279 kr | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$520,975 (1,429 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$27,800 (76 kr) | 67 kr | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$17,059 (47 kr) | 203 kr | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 22% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$206,069 (565 kr) | 1,014 kr | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$142,194 (390 kr) | 419 kr | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$372,562 (1,022 kr) | 1,035 kr | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$289,544 (794 kr) | 1,260 kr | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 34% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$76,596,700 (210,165 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,551 (10 kr) | 16 kr | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$153,945 (422 kr) | 601 kr | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$25,297 (69 kr) | 319 kr | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 6% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,364 (42 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$36,739 (101 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$128,603 (353 kr) | 261 kr | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$22,072 (61 kr) | 41 kr | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,185 (39 kr) | 31 kr | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$20,828 (57 kr) | 28 kr | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,703 (24 kr) | 28 kr | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,669 (16 kr) | 21 kr | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$33,061 (91 kr) | 274 kr | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 48% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bogotá | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$44,445 (122 kr) | 415 kr | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$32,925 (90 kr) | 267 kr | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$103,763 (285 kr) | 819 kr | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$119,929 (329 kr) | 847 kr | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$32,365 (89 kr) | 138 kr | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,677 (29 kr) | 40 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,317 (12 kr) | 70 kr | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$3,265,560 (8,960 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$251 (0.69 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$128,662 (353 kr) | 290 kr | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,730 (24 kr) | 67 kr | - 64% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,664 prices entered by 441 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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