Cost of living in Colombia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 28% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Colombia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$27,083 (Taka 585) | Taka 532 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$20,386 (Taka 440) | Taka 488 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,947 (Taka 193) | Taka 263 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,127 (Taka 67) | Taka 98 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$7,420 (Taka 160) | Taka 134 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,426 (Taka 74) | Taka 96 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$9,432 (Taka 204) | Taka 329 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,834 (Taka 148) | Taka 203 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,589 (Taka 77) | Taka 27 | + 182% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,429 (Taka 74) | Taka 530 | - 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$44,538 (Taka 961) | Taka 1,346 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,859 (Taka 105) | Taka 112 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,570 (Taka 55) | Taka 58 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Colombia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,653,740 (Taka 57,284) | Taka 43,087 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,388,680 (Taka 29,976) | Taka 21,416 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$241,144 (Taka 5,205) | Taka 4,489 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,391,800 (Taka 30,043) | Taka 37,342 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$814,672 (Taka 17,586) | Taka 20,129 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$156,348 (Taka 3,375) | Taka 3,105 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$65,271 (Taka 1,409) | Taka 947 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,359,640 (Taka 29,349) | Taka 36,542 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$352,934 (Taka 7,618) | Taka 16,205 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,494 (Taka 421) | Taka 369 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,494 (Taka 248) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 11% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Colombia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$188,291 (Taka 4,064) | Taka 2,612 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$125,084 (Taka 2,700) | Taka 3,117 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$297,432 (Taka 6,420) | Taka 9,947 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$237,113 (Taka 5,118) | Taka 6,827 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Colombia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$65,078,200 (Taka 1,404,783) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,309 (Taka 71) | Taka 91 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$132,492 (Taka 2,860) | Taka 1,696 | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 28% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Colombia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,348 (Taka 310) | Taka 296 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$17,994 (Taka 388) | Taka 1,395 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$76,426 (Taka 1,650) | Taka 1,191 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,342 (Taka 418) | Taka 498 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,026 (Taka 238) | Taka 208 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,130 (Taka 348) | Taka 690 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,352 (Taka 137) | Taka 173 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,167 (Taka 112) | Taka 229 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$24,143 (Taka 521) | Taka 304 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 16% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Colombia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$36,593 (Taka 790) | Taka 1,410 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,497 (Taka 529) | Taka 885 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$94,099 (Taka 2,031) | Taka 1,939 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$99,856 (Taka 2,155) | Taka 3,617 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$26,124 (Taka 564) | Taka 1,328 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,799 (Taka 190) | Taka 393 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,011 (Taka 87) | Taka 594 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,405,540 (Taka 51,926) | Taka 35,756 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$227 (Taka 4.90) | Taka 2.19 | + 123% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,805 (Taka 2,392) | Taka 1,057 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,255 (Taka 178) | Taka 268 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,262 prices entered by 1,125 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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