Cost of living in Bogotá (Colombia) is 15% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 11% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$35,540 (3,146 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$29,401 (2,603 Ft) | 2,721 Ft | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,682 (1,034 Ft) | 1,240 Ft | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$5,005 (443 Ft) | 417 Ft | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,380 (830 Ft) | 1,242 Ft | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,066 (360 Ft) | 868 Ft | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$13,720 (1,215 Ft) | 2,075 Ft | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,734 (862 Ft) | 602 Ft | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,670 (413 Ft) | 390 Ft | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,178 (370 Ft) | 390 Ft | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$50,505 (4,471 Ft) | 2,095 Ft | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,950 (615 Ft) | 717 Ft | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,544 (314 Ft) | 334 Ft | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 23% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bogotá | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$4,032,970 (357,015 Ft) | 406,549 Ft | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,294,410 (203,111 Ft) | 316,629 Ft | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$309,650 (27,412 Ft) | 51,587 Ft | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,549,200 (225,666 Ft) | 250,138 Ft | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,391,750 (123,203 Ft) | 190,386 Ft | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$216,205 (19,139 Ft) | 32,028 Ft | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$74,555 (6,600 Ft) | 6,358 Ft | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,477,230 (130,771 Ft) | 129,933 Ft | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$425,524 (37,669 Ft) | 36,781 Ft | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$23,199 (2,054 Ft) | 5,117 Ft | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,374 (1,184 Ft) | 3,474 Ft | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is about the same as in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$228,868 (20,260 Ft) | 24,893 Ft | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$161,426 (14,290 Ft) | 12,038 Ft | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$374,624 (33,163 Ft) | 32,396 Ft | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$318,404 (28,186 Ft) | 40,478 Ft | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 8% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$74,055,500 (6,555,701 Ft) | 9,737,730 Ft | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,974 (352 Ft) | 625 Ft | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$142,829 (12,644 Ft) | 8,979 Ft | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$24,017 (2,126 Ft) | 4,375 Ft | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 23% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$21,025 (1,861 Ft) | 3,153 Ft | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$34,443 (3,049 Ft) | 3,795 Ft | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$112,337 (9,945 Ft) | 20,661 Ft | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,240 (1,526 Ft) | 2,045 Ft | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,589 (1,291 Ft) | 1,030 Ft | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$17,565 (1,555 Ft) | 1,684 Ft | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,323 (737 Ft) | 836 Ft | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,412 (568 Ft) | 1,080 Ft | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$39,448 (3,492 Ft) | 5,252 Ft | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 22% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bogotá | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$65,737 (5,819 Ft) | 9,052 Ft | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$31,054 (2,749 Ft) | 4,674 Ft | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$173,473 (15,357 Ft) | 17,151 Ft | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$157,381 (13,932 Ft) | 15,098 Ft | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$39,655 (3,510 Ft) | 2,270 Ft | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$11,555 (1,023 Ft) | 1,245 Ft | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,144 (544 Ft) | 837 Ft | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,660,460 (235,515 Ft) | 246,766 Ft | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$255 (23 Ft) | 29 Ft | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$130,334 (11,538 Ft) | 18,979 Ft | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,292 (823 Ft) | 2,194 Ft | - 63% | |
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TOTAL | - 15% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,500 prices entered by 381 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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