Cost of living in Colombia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Colombia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$33,092 (₨2,352) | ₨810 | + 190% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$26,075 (₨1,854) | ₨914 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,642 (₨757) | ₨402 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,375 (₨311) | ₨180 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,362 (₨666) | ₨288 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,165 (₨296) | ₨155 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$12,506 (₨889) | ₨1,179 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,560 (₨609) | ₨301 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,767 (₨268) | ₨102 | + 163% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,731 (₨265) | ₨506 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$46,753 (₨3,323) | ₨2,438 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,183 (₨440) | ₨283 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,421 (₨243) | ₨161 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Colombia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,408,150 (₨242,270) | ₨142,068 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,636,740 (₨116,348) | ₨74,167 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$283,492 (₨20,152) | ₨26,937 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,713,440 (₨121,801) | ₨66,342 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$989,160 (₨70,315) | ₨45,519 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$220,921 (₨15,704) | ₨23,767 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$70,509 (₨5,012) | ₨2,085 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,449,020 (₨103,004) | ₨71,589 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$469,425 (₨33,369) | ₨29,245 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,423 (₨1,523) | ₨1,517 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$16,977 (₨1,207) | ₨6,532 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Colombia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$192,112 (₨13,656) | ₨3,995 | + 242% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$127,186 (₨9,041) | ₨6,699 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$332,156 (₨23,611) | ₨15,767 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$252,538 (₨17,952) | ₨9,437 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 58% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Colombia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$71,943,000 (₨5,114,099) | ₨4,047,290 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,039 (₨287) | ₨271 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$143,746 (₨10,218) | ₨4,410 | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Colombia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,886 (₨1,200) | ₨503 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$29,435 (₨2,092) | ₨953 | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$116,122 (₨8,255) | ₨3,299 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$20,817 (₨1,480) | ₨1,142 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,173 (₨1,007) | ₨967 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$18,584 (₨1,321) | ₨899 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,054 (₨572) | ₨431 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,634 (₨401) | ₨210 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$29,728 (₨2,113) | ₨2,628 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Colombia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$45,987 (₨3,269) | ₨2,918 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$30,822 (₨2,191) | ₨1,886 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$118,019 (₨8,389) | ₨3,741 | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$117,272 (₨8,336) | ₨6,696 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$32,433 (₨2,305) | ₨1,274 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,293 (₨732) | ₨683 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,863 (₨346) | ₨725 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,615,310 (₨185,910) | ₨68,087 | + 173% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$242 (₨17) | ₨3.42 | + 402% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$125,728 (₨8,937) | ₨3,517 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,485 (₨674) | ₨480 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,413 prices entered by 1,487 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan
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