- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$13,239 (Taka 373) | Taka 314 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,765 (Taka 444) | Taka 438 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,768 (Taka 219) | Taka 165 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,642 (Taka 74) | Taka 74 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,973 (Taka 140) | Taka 106 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,560 (Taka 100) | Taka 54 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,139 (Taka 201) | Taka 411 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,913 (Taka 138) | Taka 146 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,263 (Taka 64) | Taka 23 | + 181% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,743 (Taka 77) | Taka 275 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$36,489 (Taka 1,027) | Taka 1,738 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,947 (Taka 111) | Taka 100 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,074 (Taka 58) | Taka 45 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 64% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,594,440 (Taka 73,016) | Taka 31,015 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,408,830 (Taka 39,649) | Taka 21,020 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$389,507 (Taka 10,962) | Taka 4,560 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,620,710 (Taka 45,612) | Taka 29,212 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$906,975 (Taka 25,525) | Taka 14,300 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$276,395 (Taka 7,779) | Taka 3,773 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$69,583 (Taka 1,958) | Taka 2,003 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,400,880 (Taka 39,425) | Taka 43,086 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$297,236 (Taka 8,365) | Taka 14,632 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$20,703 (Taka 583) | Taka 326 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$6,127 (Taka 172) | Taka 164 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 115% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$166,985 (Taka 4,699) | Taka 1,858 | + 153% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$152,723 (Taka 4,298) | Taka 1,741 | + 147% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$236,615 (Taka 6,659) | Taka 5,423 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$207,098 (Taka 5,828) | Taka 3,377 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 8% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,438,000 (Taka 1,644,633) | Taka 3,220,680 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,636 (Taka 74) | Taka 92 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$103,751 (Taka 2,920) | Taka 1,475 | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 65% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$11,434 (Taka 322) | Taka 172 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$17,573 (Taka 495) | Taka 299 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$74,033 (Taka 2,084) | Taka 744 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$17,504 (Taka 493) | Taka 541 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,364 (Taka 348) | Taka 247 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$13,806 (Taka 389) | Taka 307 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,981 (Taka 168) | Taka 72 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,283 (Taka 121) | Taka 98 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$12,283 (Taka 346) | Taka 235 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$44,524 (Taka 1,253) | Taka 976 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,485 (Taka 605) | Taka 594 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$84,200 (Taka 2,370) | Taka 1,063 | + 123% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$92,255 (Taka 2,596) | Taka 2,754 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$17,862 (Taka 503) | Taka 2,367 | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,231 (Taka 147) | Taka 266 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,927 (Taka 167) | Taka 493 | - 66% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | COL$1,878,770 (Taka 52,875) | Taka 35,756 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$245 (Taka 7) | Taka 2.38 | + 189% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$116,133 (Taka 3,268) | Taka 2,609 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,533 (Taka 128) | Taka 223 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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