Cost of living
Bogota (Colombia) compared to Norte de Santander
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Overview comparison
Bogota (Colombia)Norte de Santander
Consumer prices in Bogota (Colombia) are roughly 35% higher than in Norte de Santander.
Cost of living
| Item | Bogota (Colombia) | Norte de Santander |
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| Total with rent one person | 722 | 923 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,960 | 2,076 |
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| Without rent one person | 511 | 526 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,193 | 1,930 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 438.49 | 171.78 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 790.13 | 278.31 |
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| Food person | 234 | 414 |
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| Food family | 601 | 1,203 |
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| Transport person | 119.03 | 145.6 |
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| Transport family | 456.12 | 491.58 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.44 years | 71.38 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bogota (Colombia) | Norte de Santander |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.18 | 7.05 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.9 | 44.05 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.35 | 11.89 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.42 | 1.69 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.62 | 2.16 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.9 | 1.64 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bogota (Colombia) | Norte de Santander |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 413.75 | 111.78 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 257.81 | 138.7 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 700.45 | 231.73 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 451.04 | 209.72 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 51.39 | 6.38 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 85.81 | 8.98 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 23.16 | 38.5 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bogota (Colombia) | Norte de Santander |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.64 | 23.07 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,513 | 298 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,066 | 305 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.6 | 0.45 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 43.22% | 48.26% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.03 | 21.1 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.94 | 0.52 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bogota (Colombia) | Norte de Santander |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 | 2.03 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.16 | 1.93 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.79 | 2.02 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.17 | 5.56 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5 | 7.64 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.58 | 8.99 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.09 | 1.61 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 | 1.54 |
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Other
| Item | Bogota (Colombia) | Norte de Santander |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 23.62 | 40.06 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.45 | 5.33 |
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| Doctors visit | 38.65 | 36.69 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.03 | 9.92 |
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| Brand Jeans | 45.21 | 40.11 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 100.21 | 66.33 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 252.66 | 74.59 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,697 | 4,716 |
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