Cost of living in Colombia compared to Bahamas
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| Food | - 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 73% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$20,746 (B$5.48) | B$20 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,962 (B$4.48) | B$9 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,205 (B$1.90) | B$6 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,704 (B$0.71) | B$3.93 | - 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,420 (B$1.43) | B$5.33 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,559 (B$0.68) | B$4.07 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,616 (B$2.01) | B$5.04 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,079 (B$1.34) | B$5.45 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,184 (B$0.58) | B$4.34 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,857 (B$0.75) | B$3.00 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$39,849 (B$11) | B$17 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,124 (B$1.09) | B$4.64 | - 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,087 (B$0.55) | B$3.38 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 76% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,526,980 (B$667) | B$2,878 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,180,370 (B$312) | B$1,697 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$228,576 (B$60) | B$355 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,483,850 (B$392) | B$2,091 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$822,017 (B$217) | B$754 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$155,534 (B$41) | B$219 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$72,284 (B$19) | B$49 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,199,700 (B$317) | B$716 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$341,342 (B$90) | B$256 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$17,245 (B$4.55) | B$11 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,581 (B$3.32) | B$12 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 67% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 67% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$155,678 (B$41) | B$100 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$104,896 (B$28) | B$100 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$254,579 (B$67) | B$150 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$207,571 (B$55) | B$110 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 46% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$61,638,000 (B$16,277) | B$41,135 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,832 (B$0.75) | B$1.23 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$126,402 (B$33) | B$56 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 64% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$13,557 (B$3.58) | B$5.71 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$17,028 (B$4.50) | B$23 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$80,050 (B$21) | B$110 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,929 (B$4.73) | B$8 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,289 (B$3.25) | B$5.44 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,840 (B$3.92) | B$7 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,267 (B$1.65) | B$4.35 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,174 (B$1.10) | B$3.46 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$19,772 (B$5.22) | B$28 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 78% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$35,189 (B$9) | B$70 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$22,298 (B$5.89) | B$60 | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$94,913 (B$25) | B$43 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,119 (B$25) | B$150 | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,046 (B$5.82) | B$20 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,075 (B$1.87) | B$4.88 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,806 (B$1.01) | B$6.00 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,779,890 (B$470) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$203 (B$0.05) | B$0.73 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$115,702 (B$31) | B$99 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,906 (B$2.09) | B$12 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 70% cheaper than in Bahamas
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