Cost of living in Colombia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,239 (₨844) | ₨577 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,835 (₨738) | ₨658 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,010 (₨307) | ₨249 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,743 (₨120) | ₨108 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,441 (₨239) | ₨120 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,573 (₨113) | ₨96 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,715 (₨338) | ₨526 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,114 (₨224) | ₨176 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,279 (₨100) | ₨44 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,838 (₨124) | ₨344 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$41,001 (₨1,798) | ₨1,632 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,159 (₨182) | ₨126 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,130 (₨93) | ₨57 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,558,280 (₨112,178) | ₨60,758 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,177,900 (₨51,650) | ₨35,785 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$238,624 (₨10,463) | ₨9,753 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,466,400 (₨64,300) | ₨53,937 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$807,346 (₨35,401) | ₨30,998 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$157,601 (₨6,911) | ₨7,631 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$73,972 (₨3,244) | ₨2,510 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,210,220 (₨53,067) | ₨40,341 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$330,644 (₨14,498) | ₨12,473 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,655 (₨730) | ₨609 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,198 (₨579) | ₨649 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$157,522 (₨6,907) | ₨2,518 | + 174% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$98,150 (₨4,304) | ₨3,757 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$246,653 (₨10,815) | ₨6,430 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$205,295 (₨9,002) | ₨5,127 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 49% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$59,146,100 (₨2,593,494) | ₨2,319,940 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,951 (₨129) | ₨115 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$123,407 (₨5,411) | ₨2,310 | + 134% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,090 (₨618) | ₨235 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$19,607 (₨860) | ₨426 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$76,720 (₨3,364) | ₨1,378 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$18,696 (₨820) | ₨435 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,334 (₨541) | ₨332 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,255 (₨669) | ₨311 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,306 (₨277) | ₨207 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,474 (₨196) | ₨138 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,801 (₨912) | ₨434 | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$36,357 (₨1,594) | ₨1,566 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,743 (₨953) | ₨1,256 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$92,561 (₨4,059) | ₨3,430 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,340 (₨4,137) | ₨3,673 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,209 (₨974) | ₨792 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,026 (₨308) | ₨348 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,893 (₨171) | ₨463 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,715,260 (₨75,212) | ₨46,753 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$183 (₨8) | ₨4.30 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$114,432 (₨5,018) | ₨4,335 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,629 (₨291) | ₨215 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan
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