Cost of living in Colombia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 24% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,231 (Taka 437) | Taka 263 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,827 (Taka 382) | Taka 344 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,977 (Taka 159) | Taka 162 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,746 (Taka 62) | Taka 74 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,467 (Taka 124) | Taka 112 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,584 (Taka 59) | Taka 50 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,690 (Taka 175) | Taka 581 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,103 (Taka 116) | Taka 172 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,279 (Taka 52) | Taka 26 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,829 (Taka 64) | Taka 391 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,994 (Taka 931) | Taka 1,738 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,151 (Taka 94) | Taka 103 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,120 (Taka 48) | Taka 41 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 8% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,560,030 (Taka 58,162) | Taka 59,451 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,175,180 (Taka 26,699) | Taka 33,978 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$238,028 (Taka 5,408) | Taka 4,046 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,469,840 (Taka 33,394) | Taka 35,113 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$802,516 (Taka 18,233) | Taka 15,590 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$157,446 (Taka 3,577) | Taka 3,803 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$74,155 (Taka 1,685) | Taka 1,167 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,215,320 (Taka 27,611) | Taka 35,909 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$328,599 (Taka 7,466) | Taka 13,069 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,792 (Taka 382) | Taka 431 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,209 (Taka 300) | Taka 852 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$156,757 (Taka 3,561) | Taka 1,746 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$98,373 (Taka 2,235) | Taka 1,826 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$246,619 (Taka 5,603) | Taka 5,220 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$205,729 (Taka 4,674) | Taka 4,121 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 24% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$59,525,700 (Taka 1,352,384) | Taka 2,554,870 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,989 (Taka 68) | Taka 96 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$123,728 (Taka 2,811) | Taka 2,898 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,067 (Taka 320) | Taka 133 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$19,607 (Taka 445) | Taka 498 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$79,319 (Taka 1,802) | Taka 1,000 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$18,696 (Taka 425) | Taka 400 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,334 (Taka 280) | Taka 164 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,290 (Taka 347) | Taka 356 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,328 (Taka 144) | Taka 84 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,529 (Taka 103) | Taka 141 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,615 (Taka 468) | Taka 167 | + 181% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$36,525 (Taka 830) | Taka 1,289 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,700 (Taka 493) | Taka 888 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$91,953 (Taka 2,089) | Taka 2,301 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,340 (Taka 2,143) | Taka 1,790 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,209 (Taka 505) | Taka 817 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,026 (Taka 160) | Taka 304 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,889 (Taka 88) | Taka 536 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,715,260 (Taka 38,970) | Taka 35,756 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$184 (Taka 4.18) | Taka 1.67 | + 151% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$114,823 (Taka 2,609) | Taka 1,882 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,613 (Taka 150) | Taka 272 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 11,945 prices entered by 1,291 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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