- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Mexico
- Bogotá
- Monterrey
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Bogotá (Colombia) and Monterrey (Mexico)
| Food | 8% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 8% cheaper than in Monterrey (Mexico) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | COL$10,974 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 108 | 32% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$13,374 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 70 | 27% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | COL$6,250 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 48 | 14% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,442 (Mex$ 16.29) | Mex$ 14.21 | 15% |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,125 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 27 | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,852 (Mex$ 19.03) | Mex$ 17 | 12% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$5,807 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 48 | 19% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,065 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 37 | 27% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,108 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 24 | 14% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | COL$2,427 (Mex$ 16.19) | Mex$ 19.18 | 16% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$30,273 (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 208 | 3% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,717 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 18.31 | 35% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,610 (Mex$ 10.74) | Mex$ 12.89 | 17% |
| Housing | 16% | ||
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 16% more expensive than in Monterrey (Mexico) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | COL$2,389,190 (Mex$ 15,944) | Mex$ 13,200 | 21% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$269,286 (Mex$ 1,797) | Mex$ 1,688 | 6% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | COL$87,917 (Mex$ 587) | Mex$ 504 | 16% |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,457,060 (Mex$ 9,724) | Mex$ 9,179 | 6% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | COL$186,000 (Mex$ 1,241) | Mex$ 1,622 | 23% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,185 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 75 | 17% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$6,281 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 68 | 38% |
| Clothes | 55% | ||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 55% more expensive than in Monterrey (Mexico) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | COL$187,800 (Mex$ 1,253) | Mex$ 627 | 100% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | COL$153,476 (Mex$ 1,024) | Mex$ 689 | 49% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | COL$222,174 (Mex$ 1,483) | Mex$ 1,000 | 48% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | COL$168,182 (Mex$ 1,122) | Mex$ 815 | 38% |
| Transportation | 23% | ||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 23% more expensive than in Monterrey (Mexico) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$45,666,700 (Mex$ 304,755) | Mex$ 232,429 | 31% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,411 (Mex$ 16.09) | Mex$ 11 | 46% |
| monthly ticket public transport | COL$79,794 (Mex$ 533) | Mex$ 473 | 13% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | COL$18,645 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 54 | 131% |
| Personal Care | 9% | ||
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 9% more expensive than in Monterrey (Mexico) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | COL$12,750 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 103 | 17% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$18,091 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 84 | 44% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,095 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 43 | 25% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,985 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 49 | 50% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,692 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 31 | 25% |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,453 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 28 | 5% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$12,520 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 107 | 22% |
| Entertainment | 7% | ||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 7% cheaper than in Monterrey (Mexico) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$48,208 (Mex$ 322) | Mex$ 335 | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$20,250 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 120 | 13% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$94,042 (Mex$ 628) | Mex$ 814 | 23% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | COL$120,741 (Mex$ 806) | Mex$ 777 | 4% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$16,862 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 90 | 25% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,292 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 46 | 37% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | COL$5,150 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 41 | 17% |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$325,375 (Mex$ 2,171) | Mex$ 2,020 | 7% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$319 (Mex$ 2.13) | Mex$ 3.35 | 36% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | COL$136,316 (Mex$ 910) | Mex$ 939 | 3% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | COL$4,295 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 42 | 31% |
| TOTAL | 10% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,369 prices entered by 843 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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