- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,140 (Taka 363) | Taka 347 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,572 (Taka 466) | Taka 416 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,134 (Taka 214) | Taka 154 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,595 (Taka 78) | Taka 74 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,790 (Taka 143) | Taka 96 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,841 (Taka 85) | Taka 64 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,392 (Taka 221) | Taka 363 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,227 (Taka 156) | Taka 144 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,267 (Taka 68) | Taka 23 | + 194% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,682 (Taka 80) | Taka 272 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$33,248 (Taka 995) | Taka 2,561 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,870 (Taka 116) | Taka 99 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,225 (Taka 67) | Taka 44 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 40% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,638,660 (Taka 78,992) | Taka 42,446 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,495,690 (Taka 44,776) | Taka 27,784 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$336,409 (Taka 10,071) | Taka 4,738 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,637,440 (Taka 49,019) | Taka 38,238 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$952,782 (Taka 28,523) | Taka 20,581 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$241,393 (Taka 7,226) | Taka 3,783 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$69,384 (Taka 2,077) | Taka 2,042 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,344,110 (Taka 40,238) | Taka 42,505 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$299,086 (Taka 8,954) | Taka 17,198 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,762 (Taka 562) | Taka 303 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,093 (Taka 272) | Taka 299 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 110% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$176,366 (Taka 5,280) | Taka 2,108 | + 150% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$158,737 (Taka 4,752) | Taka 2,247 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$249,873 (Taka 7,480) | Taka 4,398 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$238,144 (Taka 7,129) | Taka 3,649 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 5% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$62,456,100 (Taka 1,869,708) | Taka 2,637,220 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,522 (Taka 76) | Taka 93 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$111,912 (Taka 3,350) | Taka 1,861 | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 81% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,135 (Taka 423) | Taka 222 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$20,609 (Taka 617) | Taka 342 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$106,232 (Taka 3,180) | Taka 1,349 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$17,087 (Taka 512) | Taka 431 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,514 (Taka 405) | Taka 255 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,663 (Taka 439) | Taka 296 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,445 (Taka 193) | Taka 82 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,007 (Taka 120) | Taka 103 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$16,024 (Taka 480) | Taka 337 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 66% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$53,536 (Taka 1,603) | Taka 1,224 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,193 (Taka 724) | Taka 793 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$140,392 (Taka 4,203) | Taka 2,489 | + 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$96,717 (Taka 2,895) | Taka 2,793 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,127 (Taka 603) | Taka 868 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,709 (Taka 171) | Taka 268 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$7,563 (Taka 226) | Taka 543 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,695,990 (Taka 50,772) | Taka 35,756 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$389 (Taka 12) | Taka 225 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$107,984 (Taka 3,233) | Taka 3,212 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,953 (Taka 148) | Taka 230 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,644 prices entered by 975 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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