Cost of living in Colombia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Colombia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$38,401 (Taka 1,082) | Taka 267 | + 305% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$29,917 (Taka 843) | Taka 546 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,117 (Taka 313) | Taka 218 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$5,070 (Taka 143) | Taka 92 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$10,073 (Taka 284) | Taka 154 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,491 (Taka 127) | Taka 88 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$15,394 (Taka 434) | Taka 475 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,705 (Taka 273) | Taka 305 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,176 (Taka 118) | Taka 56 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$5,106 (Taka 144) | Taka 407 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$55,435 (Taka 1,562) | Taka 1,595 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,542 (Taka 212) | Taka 137 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,134 (Taka 116) | Taka 76 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Colombia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,406,250 (Taka 95,966) | Taka 38,619 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,017,470 (Taka 56,839) | Taka 21,828 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$357,880 (Taka 10,083) | Taka 5,017 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,893,700 (Taka 53,352) | Taka 25,126 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,185,430 (Taka 33,398) | Taka 15,134 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$251,603 (Taka 7,089) | Taka 10,000 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$66,315 (Taka 1,868) | Taka 1,380 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,390,160 (Taka 39,166) | Taka 44,973 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$453,022 (Taka 12,763) | Taka 9,570 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$26,615 (Taka 750) | Taka 533 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$21,930 (Taka 618) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 124% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 124% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Colombia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$226,178 (Taka 6,372) | Taka 2,114 | + 201% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$172,824 (Taka 4,869) | Taka 2,450 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$375,031 (Taka 10,566) | Taka 4,870 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$297,756 (Taka 8,389) | Taka 4,397 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Colombia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$79,781,000 (Taka 2,247,714) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,241 (Taka 119) | Taka 109 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$161,037 (Taka 4,537) | Taka 2,433 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Colombia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$26,024 (Taka 733) | Taka 836 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$30,366 (Taka 856) | Taka 682 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$102,312 (Taka 2,882) | Taka 1,500 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$21,042 (Taka 593) | Taka 360 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$16,854 (Taka 475) | Taka 411 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$19,951 (Taka 562) | Taka 625 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,293 (Taka 234) | Taka 102 | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$8,093 (Taka 228) | Taka 129 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$34,662 (Taka 977) | Taka 380 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Colombia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$64,824 (Taka 1,826) | Taka 1,745 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$32,730 (Taka 922) | Taka 1,011 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$152,063 (Taka 4,284) | Taka 3,000 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$150,958 (Taka 4,253) | Taka 3,597 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$37,019 (Taka 1,043) | Taka 1,519 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$11,491 (Taka 324) | Taka 253 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,246 (Taka 176) | Taka 580 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,634,400 (Taka 74,220) | Taka 35,756 | + 108% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$237 (Taka 7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$133,142 (Taka 3,751) | Taka 2,307 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$11,560 (Taka 326) | Taka 327 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,473 prices entered by 718 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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