Cost of living in Colombia compared to Bahamas
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| Food | - 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 73% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Colombia | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$30,134 (B$7) | B$26 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$23,386 (B$5.15) | B$9 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,361 (B$2.28) | B$14 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,123 (B$0.91) | B$6.00 | - 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,289 (B$2.04) | B$6.00 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,267 (B$0.94) | B$4.07 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,369 (B$2.50) | B$5.04 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$7,641 (B$1.68) | B$8 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,925 (B$0.86) | B$1.32 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,916 (B$0.86) | B$4.19 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$50,156 (B$11) | B$15 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,664 (B$1.25) | B$4.64 | - 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,970 (B$0.65) | B$3.85 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 76% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Colombia | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,869,630 (B$632) | B$2,744 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,584,450 (B$349) | B$1,697 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$309,577 (B$68) | B$355 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,759,820 (B$387) | B$2,091 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,072,500 (B$236) | B$754 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$186,426 (B$41) | B$219 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$77,499 (B$17) | B$49 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,469,290 (B$323) | B$716 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$441,401 (B$97) | B$256 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,499 (B$4.73) | B$11 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,667 (B$3.01) | B$15 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 60% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Colombia | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$194,996 (B$43) | B$100 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$124,651 (B$27) | B$74 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$323,142 (B$71) | B$150 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$236,199 (B$52) | B$110 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 24% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Colombia | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$67,720,600 (B$14,905) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,122 (B$0.69) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$138,690 (B$31) | B$56 | - 46% | |
| 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$17,143 (B$3.77) | B$5.71 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$22,158 (B$4.88) | B$23 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$100,322 (B$22) | B$114 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,457 (B$4.28) | B$8 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,343 (B$2.72) | B$10 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,724 (B$3.68) | B$14 | - 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,372 (B$1.62) | B$6.00 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,807 (B$1.28) | B$8 | - 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$26,376 (B$5.81) | 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$41,702 (B$9) | B$92 | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,278 (B$6) | B$60 | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$121,749 (B$27) | B$43 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$111,482 (B$25) | B$150 | - 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$29,614 (B$7) | B$24 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,572 (B$2.11) | B$4.88 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,562 (B$1.00) | B$7 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,641,590 (B$581) | B$1,200 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$229 (B$0.05) | B$0.73 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$119,929 (B$26) | B$113 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,193 (B$1.80) | B$10 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 67% cheaper than in Bahamas
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