Cost of living
Mercedes (United States) compared to Bogota (United States)
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Overview comparison
Mercedes (United States)Bogota (United States)
Consumer prices in Mercedes (United States) are roughly 22% higher than in Bogota (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Mercedes (United States) | Bogota (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,223 | 739 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,237 | 1,809 |
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| Without rent one person | 669 | 502 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,760 | 1,726 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 355.79 | 396.35 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 598.79 | 534.81 |
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| Food person | 430 | 269 |
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| Food family | 1,086 | 580 |
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| Transport person | 55.54 | 171.74 |
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| Transport family | 143.04 | 409.69 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.3 years | 84.93 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mercedes (United States) | Bogota (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.8 | 5.47 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 49.96 | 25.24 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.92 | 6.63 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.09 | 1.24 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.57 | 2.11 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.47 | 0.69 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mercedes (United States) | Bogota (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 505.61 | 403.88 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 302.65 | 253.31 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 636.03 | 665.09 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 380.36 | 419 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.75 | 43.51 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 109.15 | 84.83 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 43.09 | 19.53 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mercedes (United States) | Bogota (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.17 | 12.4 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,131 | 1,868 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,739 | 1,358 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.19 | 0.72 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 51.5% | 45.6% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.88 | 10.94 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.67 | 1.09 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mercedes (United States) | Bogota (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 | 1.25 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.65 | 0.95 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.82 | 2.24 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.64 | 5.86 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.13 | 5.08 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.69 | 7.22 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.12 | 1.09 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 | 0.4 |
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Other
| Item | Mercedes (United States) | Bogota (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.52 | 22.23 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.3 | 4.64 |
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| Doctors visit | 43.97 | 38.19 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.74 | 9.59 |
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| Brand Jeans | 79.7 | 54.63 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 127.08 | 102.54 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 348.14 | 189.06 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,774 | 7,792 |
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