- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,125 (Taka 337) | Taka 302 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,411 (Taka 428) | Taka 414 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,926 (Taka 193) | Taka 159 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,510 (Taka 70) | Taka 74 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,730 (Taka 132) | Taka 96 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,754 (Taka 77) | Taka 60 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,050 (Taka 196) | Taka 368 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,066 (Taka 141) | Taka 145 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,184 (Taka 61) | Taka 23 | + 162% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,618 (Taka 73) | Taka 276 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$33,783 (Taka 939) | Taka 2,525 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,712 (Taka 103) | Taka 98 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,252 (Taka 63) | Taka 44 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,587,380 (Taka 71,932) | Taka 45,196 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,430,950 (Taka 39,782) | Taka 33,623 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$304,889 (Taka 8,476) | Taka 4,624 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,604,320 (Taka 44,602) | Taka 38,672 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$946,988 (Taka 26,327) | Taka 23,451 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$208,345 (Taka 5,792) | Taka 4,030 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$71,294 (Taka 1,982) | Taka 2,183 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,334,230 (Taka 37,093) | Taka 43,433 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$299,317 (Taka 8,321) | Taka 17,716 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,971 (Taka 527) | Taka 302 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,900 (Taka 359) | Taka 517 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 63% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$174,533 (Taka 4,852) | Taka 2,361 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$130,696 (Taka 3,633) | Taka 2,386 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$255,733 (Taka 7,110) | Taka 4,358 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$232,972 (Taka 6,477) | Taka 3,865 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$60,484,300 (Taka 1,681,524) | Taka 2,863,950 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,370 (Taka 66) | Taka 92 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$113,332 (Taka 3,151) | Taka 2,188 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 63% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,916 (Taka 470) | Taka 283 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$21,544 (Taka 599) | Taka 492 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$116,927 (Taka 3,251) | Taka 1,257 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$17,559 (Taka 488) | Taka 328 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,293 (Taka 370) | Taka 279 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,184 (Taka 422) | Taka 318 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,296 (Taka 175) | Taka 87 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,034 (Taka 112) | Taka 116 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$17,454 (Taka 485) | Taka 314 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 29% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$56,567 (Taka 1,573) | Taka 1,543 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,218 (Taka 673) | Taka 744 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$141,941 (Taka 3,946) | Taka 4,335 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$101,870 (Taka 2,832) | Taka 5,081 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$19,984 (Taka 556) | Taka 698 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,907 (Taka 164) | Taka 323 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,618 (Taka 184) | Taka 482 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,638,490 (Taka 45,552) | Taka 35,756 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$223 (Taka 6) | Taka 22 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$111,823 (Taka 3,109) | Taka 3,020 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,175 (Taka 144) | Taka 231 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.02780
BDT
/
COP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,710 prices entered by 958 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is about the same as in Bangladesh
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