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Cost of living in Colombia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 26% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,637 (Taka 338) | Taka 380 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,847 (Taka 424) | Taka 430 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,752 (Taka 207) | Taka 230 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,518 (Taka 67) | Taka 73 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,857 (Taka 130) | Taka 104 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,772 (Taka 74) | Taka 57 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,320 (Taka 196) | Taka 329 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,720 (Taka 126) | Taka 149 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,014 (Taka 54) | Taka 24 | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,737 (Taka 73) | Taka 349 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$39,623 (Taka 1,061) | Taka 2,441 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,556 (Taka 95) | Taka 100 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,127 (Taka 57) | Taka 49 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,505,770 (Taka 67,067) | Taka 39,061 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,431,600 (Taka 38,317) | Taka 30,585 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$348,724 (Taka 9,334) | Taka 3,590 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,691,400 (Taka 45,271) | Taka 39,337 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$929,527 (Taka 24,879) | Taka 21,014 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$221,588 (Taka 5,931) | Taka 4,616 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$75,176 (Taka 2,012) | Taka 1,605 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,243,480 (Taka 33,282) | Taka 43,845 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$317,870 (Taka 8,508) | Taka 13,495 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,337 (Taka 518) | Taka 316 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$29,434 (Taka 788) | Taka 607 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$167,398 (Taka 4,480) | Taka 2,249 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$130,712 (Taka 3,499) | Taka 2,442 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$266,368 (Taka 7,129) | Taka 5,023 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$227,935 (Taka 6,101) | Taka 3,926 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$56,408,600 (Taka 1,509,789) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,523 (Taka 68) | Taka 88 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$115,625 (Taka 3,095) | Taka 2,573 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$18,140 (Taka 486) | Taka 300 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$19,104 (Taka 511) | Taka 540 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$103,374 (Taka 2,767) | Taka 1,088 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$21,943 (Taka 587) | Taka 339 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,433 (Taka 360) | Taka 313 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,522 (Taka 415) | Taka 367 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,346 (Taka 170) | Taka 91 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,476 (Taka 120) | Taka 114 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$14,758 (Taka 395) | Taka 255 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 22% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$48,436 (Taka 1,296) | Taka 951 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,458 (Taka 628) | Taka 760 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$146,274 (Taka 3,915) | Taka 2,015 | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$92,487 (Taka 2,475) | Taka 2,831 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$18,537 (Taka 496) | Taka 1,364 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,327 (Taka 169) | Taka 305 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,193 (Taka 166) | Taka 501 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,692,600 (Taka 45,303) | Taka 35,756 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$250 (Taka 7) | Taka 22 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$113,993 (Taka 3,051) | Taka 2,127 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,668 (Taka 152) | Taka 223 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,303 prices entered by 901 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is about the same as in Bangladesh
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