Cost of living in Bogotá (Colombia) is 21% cheaper than in Queretaro (Mexico)
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| Food | - 35% | |||
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| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 35% cheaper than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$33,511 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 188 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$25,477 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 125 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,771 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 69 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,285 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 24 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$8,915 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 40 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,346 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 25 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$12,479 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 67 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,920 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 55 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,944 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 31 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,618 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 22 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$53,348 (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 207 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,944 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 34 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,732 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 34 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 15% cheaper than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,587,600 (Mex$ 13,928) | Mex$ 15,182 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,948,750 (Mex$ 7,566) | Mex$ 8,804 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$324,240 (Mex$ 1,259) | Mex$ 529 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,195,470 (Mex$ 8,523) | Mex$ 10,530 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,230,820 (Mex$ 4,778) | Mex$ 6,029 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$201,182 (Mex$ 781) | Mex$ 438 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,776 (Mex$ 279) | Mex$ 365 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,501,370 (Mex$ 5,829) | Mex$ 6,757 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$466,223 (Mex$ 1,810) | Mex$ 2,502 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$23,729 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 105 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,044 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 150 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 15% cheaper than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$210,898 (Mex$ 819) | Mex$ 777 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$154,465 (Mex$ 600) | Mex$ 736 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$349,153 (Mex$ 1,355) | Mex$ 1,680 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$269,177 (Mex$ 1,045) | Mex$ 1,238 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 15% cheaper than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$69,189,200 (Mex$ 268,609) | Mex$ 412,300 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,414 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 22 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$155,773 (Mex$ 605) | Mex$ 521 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$20,614 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 208 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 9% cheaper than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,551 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 66 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$32,511 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 133 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$79,033 (Mex$ 307) | Mex$ 560 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$21,965 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 85 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,171 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 53 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$20,094 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 48 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,170 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 36 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,572 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 33 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$28,653 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 216 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 27% cheaper than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$44,731 (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 295 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$31,362 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 165 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$105,857 (Mex$ 411) | Mex$ 1,185 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$117,534 (Mex$ 456) | Mex$ 609 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$34,977 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 149 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,838 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 65 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,477 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 45 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,923,410 (Mex$ 11,349) | Mex$ 11,167 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$250 (Mex$ 0.97) | Mex$ 1.87 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$130,386 (Mex$ 506) | Mex$ 688 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,237 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 71 | - 55% | |
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TOTAL | - 21% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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