Cost of living in Colombia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 21% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$22,773 (Taka 521) | Taka 230 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,786 (Taka 407) | Taka 376 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,501 (Taka 172) | Taka 184 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,749 (Taka 63) | Taka 79 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,360 (Taka 123) | Taka 105 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,693 (Taka 62) | Taka 54 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,106 (Taka 185) | Taka 526 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,277 (Taka 121) | Taka 159 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,118 (Taka 48) | Taka 28 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,014 (Taka 69) | Taka 442 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,072 (Taka 917) | Taka 1,478 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,296 (Taka 98) | Taka 102 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,137 (Taka 49) | Taka 45 | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,570,390 (Taka 58,811) | Taka 64,159 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,261,740 (Taka 28,869) | Taka 34,477 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$237,650 (Taka 5,437) | Taka 4,050 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,496,200 (Taka 34,233) | Taka 39,073 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$851,351 (Taka 19,479) | Taka 22,885 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$160,965 (Taka 3,683) | Taka 4,140 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$69,380 (Taka 1,587) | Taka 1,099 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,214,380 (Taka 27,785) | Taka 37,254 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$339,555 (Taka 7,769) | Taka 15,000 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,655 (Taka 427) | Taka 411 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,729 (Taka 245) | Taka 621 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$176,241 (Taka 4,032) | Taka 1,987 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$105,118 (Taka 2,405) | Taka 2,314 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$255,319 (Taka 5,842) | Taka 4,295 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$209,371 (Taka 4,790) | Taka 4,454 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$59,587,200 (Taka 1,363,355) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,343 (Taka 54) | Taka 94 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$132,026 (Taka 3,021) | Taka 1,477 | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,195 (Taka 371) | Taka 129 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$14,032 (Taka 321) | Taka 491 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$84,888 (Taka 1,942) | Taka 1,039 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,563 (Taka 402) | Taka 405 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,646 (Taka 289) | Taka 230 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,099 (Taka 368) | Taka 411 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,068 (Taka 139) | Taka 82 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,709 (Taka 108) | Taka 100 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$21,672 (Taka 496) | Taka 240 | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$32,729 (Taka 749) | Taka 1,281 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,402 (Taka 558) | Taka 958 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$91,233 (Taka 2,087) | Taka 2,373 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$90,552 (Taka 2,072) | Taka 2,103 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,806 (Taka 522) | Taka 1,179 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,959 (Taka 182) | Taka 284 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,472 (Taka 79) | Taka 658 | - 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,852,420 (Taka 42,383) | Taka 35,756 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$240 (Taka 5.49) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$119,846 (Taka 2,742) | Taka 1,420 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,841 (Taka 202) | Taka 259 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,633 prices entered by 1,192 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 11% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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