Cost of living in Colombia compared to Bangladesh
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Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Colombia is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Colombia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$34,714 (Taka 839) | Taka 324 | + 159% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$24,912 (Taka 602) | Taka 492 | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,531 (Taka 254) | Taka 196 | + 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,408 (Taka 106) | Taka 92 | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$8,950 (Taka 216) | Taka 135 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,960 (Taka 96) | Taka 78 | + 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$12,051 (Taka 291) | Taka 608 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,824 (Taka 213) | Taka 223 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,629 (Taka 88) | Taka 33 | + 168% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,590 (Taka 87) | Taka 384 | - 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$48,296 (Taka 1,167) | Taka 1,406 | - 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,797 (Taka 140) | Taka 111 | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,196 (Taka 77) | Taka 70 | + 10% | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in Colombia is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Colombia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,078,770 (Taka 74,374) | Taka 43,758 | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,526,600 (Taka 36,878) | Taka 25,202 | + 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$282,823 (Taka 6,832) | Taka 3,035 | + 125% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,746,670 (Taka 42,195) | Taka 22,952 | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$964,419 (Taka 23,298) | Taka 18,549 | + 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$186,441 (Taka 4,504) | Taka 7,137 | - 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$70,734 (Taka 1,709) | Taka 1,213 | + 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,451,730 (Taka 35,070) | Taka 31,061 | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$449,268 (Taka 10,853) | Taka 17,904 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,716 (Taka 525) | Taka 417 | + 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,896 (Taka 384) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Colombia is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Colombia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$199,955 (Taka 4,830) | Taka 2,410 | + 100% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$126,323 (Taka 3,052) | Taka 3,066 | - 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$321,275 (Taka 7,761) | Taka 6,410 | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$248,008 (Taka 5,991) | Taka 4,273 | + 40% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Colombia is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Colombia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$68,740,200 (Taka 1,660,565) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,679 (Taka 89) | Taka 107 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$142,199 (Taka 3,435) | Taka 2,440 | + 41% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Colombia is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Colombia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,684 (Taka 403) | Taka 285 | + 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$23,255 (Taka 562) | Taka 513 | + 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$95,730 (Taka 2,313) | Taka 1,500 | + 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$18,331 (Taka 443) | Taka 425 | + 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,960 (Taka 313) | Taka 333 | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$18,152 (Taka 439) | Taka 376 | + 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,559 (Taka 183) | Taka 85 | + 115% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,982 (Taka 145) | Taka 89 | + 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$28,724 (Taka 694) | Taka 445 | + 56% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Colombia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
Colombia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$42,982 (Taka 1,038) | Taka 1,308 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$29,928 (Taka 723) | Taka 852 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$137,911 (Taka 3,332) | Taka 1,768 | + 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$113,750 (Taka 2,748) | Taka 2,051 | + 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$30,685 (Taka 741) | Taka 999 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,275 (Taka 248) | Taka 248 | - 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,363 (Taka 105) | Taka 564 | - 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,583,570 (Taka 62,412) | Taka 35,756 | + 75% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$243 (Taka 5.86) | Taka 2.94 | + 99% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$113,274 (Taka 2,736) | Taka 2,601 | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,910 (Taka 191) | Taka 287 | - 34% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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