🇨🇴 Bogotá vs 🇵🇪 Lima
Cost of living comparison · 2026
🇨🇴
Bogotá
Colombia
$985–$1,559/mo
$4,104,167 – $6,495,833 / month (local)
🇵🇪
Lima
Peru
$1,108–$1,754/mo
S/4,104 – S/6,496 / month (local)
Lima is 13% more expensive
Bogotá wins on affordability
Cost breakdown
| Category | Bogotá (USD) | Lima (USD) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed, city center) | $738–$1,149 | $831–$1,292 | 🟢 Bogotá |
| Rent (1-bed, outside center) | $390–$615 | $438–$692 | 🟢 Bogotá |
| Utilities | $31–$59 | $35–$67 | 🟢 Bogotá |
| Groceries | $156–$234 | $175–$263 | 🟢 Bogotá |
| Eating out (mid-range meal) | $21–$37 | $23–$42 | 🟢 Bogotá |
| Public transport (monthly) | $39–$47 | $44–$53 | 🟢 Bogotá |
| Internet & Mobile | $12–$21 | $14–$23 | 🟢 Bogotá |
| Gym membership | $14–$27 | $16–$30 | 🟢 Bogotá |
| Cinema ticket | $6–$7 | $6–$8 | 🟢 Bogotá |
| Monthly total (single) | $985–$1,559 | $1,108–$1,754 | 🟢 Bogotá |
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Quality of life comparison
Housing8.6 / 10 · 7.1 / 10
Bogotá▲ better
Lima
Safety9.5 / 10 · 8.3 / 10
Bogotá▲ better
Lima
Healthcare7.8 / 10 · 8.3 / 10
Bogotá
Lima▲ better
Education7.4 / 10 · 7.9 / 10
Bogotá
Lima▲ better
Environment8.2 / 10 · 8.7 / 10
Bogotá
Lima▲ better
Economy8.2 / 10 · 7.0 / 10
Bogotá▲ better
Lima
Culture8.8 / 10 · 7.6 / 10
Bogotá▲ better
Lima
Internet9.2 / 10 · 8.0 / 10
Bogotá▲ better
Lima
Who should choose which city?
Choose Bogotá if…
- ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Lima
- ✓Altitude climate
- ✓Startup scene
- ✓Value
- ✓BPO
Choose Lima if…
- ✓You're happy to pay more for what Lima offers vs Bogotá
- ✓Food scene
- ✓Pacific hub
- ✓History
- ✓Mining services
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