Cost of living in Bogotá (Colombia) is 22% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia)
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Food | + 47% | |||
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Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 47% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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Bogotá | Niš | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$36,977 (897 Дин.) | 525 Дин. | + 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$26,336 (639 Дин.) | 527 Дин. | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,682 (259 Дин.) | 244 Дин. | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,636 (113 Дин.) | 83 Дин. | + 35% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$8,917 (216 Дин.) | 129 Дин. | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,369 (106 Дин.) | 111 Дин. | - 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$13,304 (323 Дин.) | 272 Дин. | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,712 (236 Дин.) | 78 Дин. | + 204% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,708 (90 Дин.) | 50 Дин. | + 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,684 (89 Дин.) | 68 Дин. | + 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$54,072 (1,312 Дин.) | 591 Дин. | + 122% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,840 (142 Дин.) | 128 Дин. | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,988 (73 Дин.) | 43 Дин. | + 68% | |
Housing | + 44% | |||
Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 44% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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Bogotá | Niš | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,717,090 (90,205 Дин.) | 43,783 Дин. | + 106% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,949,910 (47,320 Дин.) | 27,526 Дин. | + 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$305,019 (7,402 Дин.) | 12,917 Дин. | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,419,530 (58,716 Дин.) | 30,847 Дин. | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,238,400 (30,053 Дин.) | 20,854 Дин. | + 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$198,042 (4,806 Дин.) | 7,554 Дин. | - 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$69,549 (1,688 Дин.) | 1,227 Дин. | + 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,586,190 (38,493 Дин.) | 32,719 Дин. | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$489,242 (11,873 Дин.) | 7,539 Дин. | + 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$25,491 (619 Дин.) | 513 Дин. | + 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,801 (335 Дин.) | 602 Дин. | - 44% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 9% cheaper than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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Bogotá | Niš | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$207,481 (5,035 Дин.) | 9,678 Дин. | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$151,465 (3,676 Дин.) | 3,277 Дин. | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$370,595 (8,993 Дин.) | 7,472 Дин. | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$287,977 (6,989 Дин.) | 7,118 Дин. | - 2% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 8% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$75,096,000 (1,822,409 Дин.) | 2,131,990 Дин. | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,542 (86 Дин.) | 148 Дин. | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$153,159 (3,717 Дин.) | 2,283 Дин. | + 63% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$19,955 (484 Дин.) | 759 Дин. | - 36% | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 25% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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Bogotá | Niš | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,898 (362 Дин.) | 422 Дин. | - 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$29,473 (715 Дин.) | 403 Дин. | + 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$87,550 (2,125 Дин.) | 1,732 Дин. | + 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$21,231 (515 Дин.) | 413 Дин. | + 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,497 (328 Дин.) | 340 Дин. | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$20,624 (500 Дин.) | 332 Дин. | + 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,619 (185 Дин.) | 132 Дин. | + 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,427 (156 Дин.) | 125 Дин. | + 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$33,463 (812 Дин.) | 254 Дин. | + 220% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 12% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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Bogotá | Niš | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$48,088 (1,167 Дин.) | 1,421 Дин. | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$32,484 (788 Дин.) | 597 Дин. | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$135,402 (3,286 Дин.) | 1,748 Дин. | + 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$130,349 (3,163 Дин.) | 1,839 Дин. | + 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$34,264 (832 Дин.) | 360 Дин. | + 131% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,672 (259 Дин.) | 135 Дин. | + 92% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,464 (108 Дин.) | 134 Дин. | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$3,083,510 (74,830 Дин.) | 58,032 Дин. | + 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$216 (5.25 Дин.) | 14 Дин. | - 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$126,833 (3,078 Дин.) | 1,765 Дин. | + 74% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,886 (191 Дин.) | 294 Дин. | - 35% | |
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TOTAL | + 22% |

These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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