- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,147 (Taka 356) | Taka 331 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,518 (Taka 455) | Taka 403 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,000 (Taka 205) | Taka 155 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,517 (Taka 74) | Taka 74 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,730 (Taka 139) | Taka 97 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,779 (Taka 81) | Taka 62 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,192 (Taka 211) | Taka 357 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,102 (Taka 149) | Taka 146 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,150 (Taka 63) | Taka 23 | + 176% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,588 (Taka 76) | Taka 272 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$33,414 (Taka 979) | Taka 2,494 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,748 (Taka 110) | Taka 99 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,234 (Taka 65) | Taka 43 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,640,170 (Taka 77,340) | Taka 45,423 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,450,390 (Taka 42,487) | Taka 31,870 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$346,879 (Taka 10,161) | Taka 5,137 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,600,430 (Taka 46,883) | Taka 39,799 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$956,112 (Taka 28,008) | Taka 22,406 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$215,114 (Taka 6,301) | Taka 4,134 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$71,496 (Taka 2,094) | Taka 2,043 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,305,990 (Taka 38,257) | Taka 42,307 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$301,876 (Taka 8,843) | Taka 17,132 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$17,606 (Taka 516) | Taka 291 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,593 (Taka 427) | Taka 518 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$172,781 (Taka 5,061) | Taka 2,102 | + 141% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$137,416 (Taka 4,025) | Taka 2,289 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$246,795 (Taka 7,230) | Taka 4,310 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$225,459 (Taka 6,605) | Taka 3,718 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 2% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$61,102,100 (Taka 1,789,909) | Taka 2,759,450 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,327 (Taka 68) | Taka 93 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$115,193 (Taka 3,374) | Taka 1,857 | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 78% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,330 (Taka 449) | Taka 249 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$22,124 (Taka 648) | Taka 376 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$120,292 (Taka 3,524) | Taka 1,340 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$15,304 (Taka 448) | Taka 319 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,543 (Taka 397) | Taka 268 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,214 (Taka 446) | Taka 300 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,151 (Taka 180) | Taka 84 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,634 (Taka 106) | Taka 105 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$16,425 (Taka 481) | Taka 335 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 4% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$52,054 (Taka 1,525) | Taka 977 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,152 (Taka 707) | Taka 753 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$130,625 (Taka 3,826) | Taka 2,781 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$93,178 (Taka 2,730) | Taka 2,331 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$19,950 (Taka 584) | Taka 660 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,674 (Taka 166) | Taka 283 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,708 (Taka 196) | Taka 524 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,650,930 (Taka 48,362) | Taka 35,756 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$216 (Taka 6) | Taka 11 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$107,871 (Taka 3,160) | Taka 2,853 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,124 (Taka 150) | Taka 234 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,695 prices entered by 988 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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