Cost of living in Colombia compared to Bahamas
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| Food | - 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 78% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Colombia | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$25,800 (B$7) | B$38 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$19,440 (B$4.96) | B$15 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,728 (B$1.97) | B$14 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,860 (B$0.73) | B$4.20 | - 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$6,180 (B$1.58) | B$3.00 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,870 (B$0.73) | B$4.07 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$9,112 (B$2.32) | B$5.04 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,948 (B$1.52) | B$8 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,484 (B$0.63) | B$1.32 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,009 (B$0.77) | B$4.19 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,978 (B$10) | B$17 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,438 (B$1.13) | B$4.64 | - 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,194 (B$0.56) | B$3.38 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 77% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Colombia | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,609,590 (B$665) | B$2,744 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,258,690 (B$321) | B$1,697 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$238,324 (B$61) | B$355 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,377,070 (B$351) | B$2,091 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$786,647 (B$201) | B$754 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$154,855 (B$39) | B$219 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$65,379 (B$17) | B$49 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,240,160 (B$316) | B$716 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$345,029 (B$88) | B$256 | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,136 (B$4.88) | B$11 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,662 (B$2.97) | B$12 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 59% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Colombia | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$182,819 (B$47) | B$100 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$107,082 (B$27) | B$74 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$262,295 (B$67) | B$150 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$216,714 (B$55) | B$110 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 28% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Colombia | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$63,597,000 (B$16,213) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,825 (B$0.72) | B$1.23 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$132,499 (B$34) | B$56 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 74% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Colombia | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,546 (B$3.96) | B$5.71 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$14,305 (B$3.65) | B$23 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$85,122 (B$22) | B$114 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$15,565 (B$3.97) | B$8 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,261 (B$3.13) | B$10 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,088 (B$4.10) | B$14 | - 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,999 (B$1.53) | B$6.00 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,888 (B$1.25) | B$8 | - 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$23,025 (B$5.87) | B$20 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 81% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Colombia | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$34,290 (B$9) | B$92 | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,396 (B$6) | B$60 | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$85,562 (B$22) | B$43 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$95,296 (B$24) | B$150 | - 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,333 (B$6) | B$24 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,953 (B$2.03) | B$4.88 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,708 (B$0.95) | B$7 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,004,580 (B$511) | B$1,200 | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$219 (B$0.06) | B$0.73 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$120,925 (B$31) | B$113 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,816 (B$1.99) | B$13 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 71% | |||
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These prices were last updated on December 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 71% cheaper than in Bahamas
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