- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
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$12,142 (Taka 319) | Taka 329 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,802 (Taka 415) | Taka 426 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,534 (Taka 198) | Taka 173 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,464 (Taka 65) | Taka 73 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,957 (Taka 130) | Taka 98 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,881 (Taka 76) | Taka 58 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,062 (Taka 186) | Taka 368 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,174 (Taka 136) | Taka 147 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,198 (Taka 58) | Taka 24 | + 139% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,797 (Taka 74) | Taka 342 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$36,438 (Taka 958) | Taka 2,486 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,585 (Taka 94) | Taka 101 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,171 (Taka 57) | Taka 46 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,601,220 (Taka 68,370) | Taka 42,612 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,442,500 (Taka 37,914) | Taka 34,991 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$324,594 (Taka 8,532) | Taka 3,724 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,684,750 (Taka 44,282) | Taka 42,959 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$951,358 (Taka 25,005) | Taka 25,756 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$237,056 (Taka 6,231) | Taka 3,716 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$74,845 (Taka 1,967) | Taka 2,062 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,300,360 (Taka 34,178) | Taka 43,935 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$296,007 (Taka 7,780) | Taka 14,666 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,695 (Taka 518) | Taka 291 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,861 (Taka 338) | Taka 545 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$165,424 (Taka 4,348) | Taka 2,103 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$122,398 (Taka 3,217) | Taka 2,596 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$256,304 (Taka 6,737) | Taka 4,703 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$225,973 (Taka 5,939) | Taka 4,026 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 22% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,657,100 (Taka 1,541,735) | Taka 3,281,160 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,388 (Taka 63) | Taka 92 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$116,485 (Taka 3,062) | Taka 2,448 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,653 (Taka 464) | Taka 297 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$18,768 (Taka 493) | Taka 476 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$96,456 (Taka 2,535) | Taka 1,238 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$19,662 (Taka 517) | Taka 370 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,849 (Taka 338) | Taka 304 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,236 (Taka 400) | Taka 360 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,235 (Taka 164) | Taka 87 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,001 (Taka 105) | Taka 110 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$17,281 (Taka 454) | Taka 320 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 24% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$49,311 (Taka 1,296) | Taka 1,533 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,208 (Taka 610) | Taka 787 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$141,010 (Taka 3,706) | Taka 3,706 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$101,564 (Taka 2,669) | Taka 2,759 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$18,389 (Taka 483) | Taka 1,315 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,907 (Taka 155) | Taka 332 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,030 (Taka 158) | Taka 547 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,668,560 (Taka 43,856) | Taka 35,756 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$249 (Taka 7) | Taka 14 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$103,775 (Taka 2,728) | Taka 2,557 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,362 (Taka 141) | Taka 229 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,519 prices entered by 926 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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