Bogotá vs Alicante

Cost of living comparison for expats considering Bogotá or Alicante, Mexico.

Based on a typical expat lifestyle

Bogotá is 29% cheaper than Alicante

Monthly savings

$619

Colombia

Bogotá

$1,507

$26,373

Cheaper option

Spain

Alicante

$2,126

$37,205

Category Breakdown

Category
Bogotá
Alicante
Difference

Housing (Rent)

$805
$1,147
+42%

Utilities

$104
$140
+35%

Groceries

$140
$182
+30%

Dining Out

$60
$120
+100%

Transportation

$90
$210
+133%

Lifestyle & Entertainment

$189
$237
+25%

Healthcare

$80
$50
-37%

Phone & Subscriptions

$39
$41
+5%
Monthly Total
$1,507
$2,126
41%

Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment, basic health insurance.

City Insights

Alicante

El Centro, Playa San Juan, and Cabo de las Huertas popular neighborhoods. Monthly budget: Frugal single $1,400-1,600, Comfortable single $1,800-2,100, Couple $2,500-3,000.

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