Cost of living in Colombia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 45% | |||
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Food in Colombia is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Colombia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$33,340 (₨2,070) | ₨759 | + 173% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$27,770 (₨1,724) | ₨1,069 | + 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,466 (₨712) | ₨538 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,761 (₨296) | ₨213 | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$9,971 (₨619) | ₨324 | + 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,571 (₨284) | ₨160 | + 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$13,571 (₨842) | ₨1,081 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,718 (₨603) | ₨295 | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,333 (₨269) | ₨90 | + 200% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,817 (₨237) | ₨630 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$47,295 (₨2,936) | ₨2,797 | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,039 (₨437) | ₨250 | + 74% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,677 (₨228) | ₨149 | + 53% | |
Housing | + 34% | |||
Housing in Colombia is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Colombia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,599,720 (₨223,466) | ₨133,168 | + 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,991,640 (₨123,638) | ₨72,564 | + 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$341,969 (₨21,229) | ₨24,768 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,996,050 (₨123,912) | ₨81,992 | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,113,670 (₨69,135) | ₨49,088 | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$234,732 (₨14,572) | ₨20,612 | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$70,328 (₨4,366) | ₨2,498 | + 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,332,330 (₨82,709) | ₨66,138 | + 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$413,606 (₨25,676) | ₨30,635 | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$22,933 (₨1,424) | ₨1,207 | + 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,547 (₨965) | ₨1,814 | - 47% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Colombia is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Colombia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$225,861 (₨14,021) | ₨3,728 | + 276% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$134,437 (₨8,346) | ₨9,758 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$356,476 (₨22,130) | ₨16,028 | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$301,124 (₨18,693) | ₨12,018 | + 56% | |
Transportation | + 65% | |||
Transportation in Colombia is 65% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Colombia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$74,420,600 (₨4,619,926) | ₨3,758,550 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,122 (₨256) | ₨285 | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$150,227 (₨9,326) | ₨3,201 | + 191% | |
Personal Care | + 94% | |||
Personal Care in Colombia is 94% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Colombia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$22,381 (₨1,389) | ₨266 | + 421% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$24,951 (₨1,549) | ₨697 | + 122% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$122,905 (₨7,630) | ₨3,731 | + 105% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$25,586 (₨1,588) | ₨812 | + 96% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$15,907 (₨987) | ₨616 | + 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$18,016 (₨1,118) | ₨585 | + 91% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,478 (₨526) | ₨350 | + 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,406 (₨398) | ₨252 | + 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$31,000 (₨1,924) | ₨691 | + 179% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Colombia is 59% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
Colombia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$56,452 (₨3,504) | ₨3,554 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$31,251 (₨1,940) | ₨1,839 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$153,174 (₨9,509) | ₨6,844 | + 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$134,621 (₨8,357) | ₨7,013 | + 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$35,004 (₨2,173) | ₨2,877 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,689 (₨664) | ₨562 | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,924 (₨368) | ₨877 | - 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,459,400 (₨152,676) | ₨70,829 | + 116% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$259 (₨16) | ₨255 | - 94% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$135,071 (₨8,385) | ₨4,592 | + 83% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$12,938 (₨803) | ₨495 | + 62% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,104 prices entered by 928 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2024.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan
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