Cost of living in Colombia compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 20% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Colombia | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$34,107 (Dinar 3.049) | Dinar 2.616 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$25,120 (Dinar 2.245) | Dinar 2.540 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,508 (Dinar 0.939) | Dinar 1.169 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,347 (Dinar 0.389) | Dinar 0.601 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,111 (Dinar 0.814) | Dinar 1.080 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,930 (Dinar 0.351) | Dinar 0.392 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,945 (Dinar 1.068) | Dinar 1.233 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,823 (Dinar 0.789) | Dinar 0.760 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,496 (Dinar 0.313) | Dinar 0.282 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,592 (Dinar 0.321) | Dinar 0.710 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$49,286 (Dinar 4.405) | Dinar 6 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,916 (Dinar 0.529) | Dinar 1.089 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,220 (Dinar 0.288) | Dinar 0.460 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 59% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Colombia | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,049,210 (Dinar 273) | Dinar 594 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,511,770 (Dinar 135) | Dinar 387 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$287,497 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 83 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,687,970 (Dinar 151) | Dinar 366 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$964,419 (Dinar 86) | Dinar 282 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$186,441 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 75 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$73,218 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 17 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,434,940 (Dinar 128) | Dinar 95 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$449,268 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 26 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,716 (Dinar 1.941) | Dinar 3.000 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,896 (Dinar 1.421) | Dinar 2.413 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 37% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Colombia | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$198,936 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 17 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$126,323 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 22 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$328,061 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 34 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$248,008 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 33 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 7% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Colombia | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$70,129,900 (Dinar 6,269) | Dinar 9,130 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,770 (Dinar 0.337) | Dinar 0.191 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$144,965 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 14 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 38% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Colombia | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,880 (Dinar 1.509) | Dinar 2.000 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$23,255 (Dinar 2.079) | Dinar 7 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$95,730 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 5.000 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$18,331 (Dinar 1.639) | Dinar 2.000 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,960 (Dinar 1.158) | Dinar 2.006 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$18,152 (Dinar 1.623) | Dinar 2.500 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,559 (Dinar 0.676) | Dinar 1.000 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,982 (Dinar 0.535) | Dinar 1.000 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$28,724 (Dinar 2.567) | Dinar 2.413 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 57% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Colombia | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$44,079 (Dinar 3.940) | Dinar 23 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$29,928 (Dinar 2.675) | Dinar 8 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$137,911 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 20 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$113,750 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 21 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$30,685 (Dinar 2.743) | Dinar 10 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,275 (Dinar 0.918) | Dinar 1.816 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,363 (Dinar 0.390) | Dinar 3.032 | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,605,450 (Dinar 233) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$243 (Dinar 0.022) | Dinar 0.040 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$113,274 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 30 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,984 (Dinar 0.892) | Dinar 2.086 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 39% cheaper than in Bahrain
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