Cost of living in Bogotá (Colombia) is 18% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain)
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| Food | - 31% | |||
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| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 31% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$35,708 (€8) | €19 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$29,446 (€7) | €12 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,085 (€2.60) | €3.79 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$5,203 (€1.22) | €0.98 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,531 (€2.24) | €2.38 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,110 (€0.97) | €1.83 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$14,198 (€3.33) | €7 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,072 (€2.13) | €1.80 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$5,021 (€1.18) | €1.35 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,419 (€1.04) | €1.17 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$49,999 (€12) | €7 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,100 (€1.67) | €1.83 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,725 (€0.87) | €1.00 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 11% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$4,144,690 (€973) | €856 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,409,060 (€566) | €625 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$323,650 (€76) | €89 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,529,210 (€594) | €655 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,418,890 (€333) | €453 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$227,259 (€53) | €68 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$76,951 (€18) | €24 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,596,610 (€375) | €361 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$426,318 (€100) | €86 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$23,964 (€5.63) | €4.91 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,038 (€3.53) | €10 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 5% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$236,349 (€56) | €77 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$160,834 (€38) | €29 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$377,246 (€89) | €89 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$303,953 (€71) | €92 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 7% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$72,859,600 (€17,111) | €24,681 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,096 (€0.96) | €1.63 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$147,571 (€35) | €25 | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$24,086 (€5.66) | €14 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 6% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$21,290 (€5.00) | €11 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$34,723 (€8) | €6 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$109,859 (€26) | €34 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,240 (€4.05) | €4.29 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,279 (€3.12) | €2.30 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$17,349 (€4.07) | €3.10 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,659 (€1.80) | €1.33 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,617 (€1.55) | €1.77 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$40,631 (€10) | €16 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 34% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$69,001 (€16) | €29 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$30,649 (€7) | €13 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$129,956 (€31) | €50 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$157,381 (€37) | €46 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$39,631 (€9) | €9 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$11,290 (€2.65) | €2.30 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,351 (€1.26) | €3.67 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,660,460 (€625) | €494 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$255 (€0.06) | €0.19 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$131,984 (€31) | €50 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,497 (€2.23) | €5.05 | - 56% | |
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TOTAL | - 18% | ||
These prices were last updated on February 13, 2025.
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