Cost of living in Bogotá (Colombia) is 7% cheaper than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
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| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 8% cheaper than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$36,434 (336 UM) | 525 UM | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$29,032 (268 UM) | 175 UM | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,389 (105 UM) | 114 UM | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$5,091 (47 UM) | 54 UM | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,577 (88 UM) | 61 UM | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,110 (38 UM) | 27 UM | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$14,198 (131 UM) | 82 UM | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,072 (84 UM) | 70 UM | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$5,021 (46 UM) | 29 UM | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,231 (39 UM) | 122 UM | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$52,073 (480 UM) | 400 UM | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,151 (66 UM) | 69 UM | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,637 (34 UM) | 22 UM | + 53% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 11% cheaper than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$4,015,240 (37,009 UM) | 30,804 UM | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,410,050 (22,214 UM) | 20,632 UM | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$319,585 (2,946 UM) | 3,944 UM | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,609,470 (24,052 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,446,390 (13,332 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$223,879 (2,064 UM) | 3,501 UM | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$74,260 (684 UM) | 1,929 UM | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,488,240 (13,717 UM) | 14,657 UM | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$424,280 (3,911 UM) | 5,803 UM | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$22,715 (209 UM) | 161 UM | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,861 (128 UM) | 189 UM | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 107% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$241,917 (2,230 UM) | 892 UM | + 150% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$160,834 (1,482 UM) | 749 UM | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$384,542 (3,544 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 208% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$316,537 (2,918 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 12% cheaper than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$75,046,000 (691,709 UM) | 994,388 UM | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,083 (38 UM) | 43 UM | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$147,780 (1,362 UM) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$24,075 (222 UM) | 216 UM | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 26% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$21,290 (196 UM) | 159 UM | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$34,723 (320 UM) | 120 UM | + 167% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$109,859 (1,013 UM) | 800 UM | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,240 (159 UM) | 340 UM | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,279 (122 UM) | 101 UM | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$17,349 (160 UM) | 118 UM | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,659 (71 UM) | 62 UM | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,617 (61 UM) | 70 UM | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$39,565 (365 UM) | 295 UM | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 22% cheaper than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bogotá | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$63,589 (586 UM) | 554 UM | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$30,657 (283 UM) | 306 UM | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$139,208 (1,283 UM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$157,381 (1,451 UM) | 1,900 UM | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$39,655 (366 UM) | 139 UM | + 163% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,986 (101 UM) | 86 UM | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,525 (51 UM) | 200 UM | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,660,460 (24,522 UM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$255 (2 UM) | 8 UM | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$130,334 (1,201 UM) | 874 UM | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,497 (88 UM) | 56 UM | + 55% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,017 prices entered by 282 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
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