Cost of living in Colombia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 62% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Colombia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$27,055 (₨1,360) | ₨519 | + 162% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$20,466 (₨1,029) | ₨742 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$9,006 (₨453) | ₨215 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,148 (₨158) | ₨119 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$7,394 (₨372) | ₨168 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,412 (₨172) | ₨102 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$9,581 (₨482) | ₨658 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,860 (₨345) | ₨194 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,564 (₨179) | ₨51 | + 249% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,411 (₨172) | ₨220 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$43,938 (₨2,209) | ₨2,141 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,872 (₨245) | ₨170 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,577 (₨130) | ₨77 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Colombia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,663,430 (₨133,932) | ₨65,360 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,389,530 (₨69,873) | ₨44,450 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$242,298 (₨12,184) | ₨14,918 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,393,030 (₨70,049) | ₨47,849 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$820,231 (₨41,246) | ₨35,800 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$158,264 (₨7,958) | ₨10,123 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$63,264 (₨3,181) | ₨2,270 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,376,860 (₨69,236) | ₨53,975 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$361,235 (₨18,165) | ₨18,356 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,894 (₨950) | ₨851 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,288 (₨568) | ₨797 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Colombia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$190,108 (₨9,560) | ₨4,868 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$127,337 (₨6,403) | ₨7,670 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$300,269 (₨15,099) | ₨17,357 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$238,297 (₨11,983) | ₨8,106 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Colombia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$65,078,200 (₨3,272,480) | ₨5,697,890 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,302 (₨166) | ₨146 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$131,330 (₨6,604) | ₨4,073 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Colombia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,348 (₨722) | ₨237 | + 204% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$17,994 (₨905) | ₨572 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$76,426 (₨3,843) | ₨1,768 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,342 (₨973) | ₨1,267 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,026 (₨554) | ₨575 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,130 (₨811) | ₨371 | + 119% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,425 (₨323) | ₨352 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,335 (₨268) | ₨116 | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$23,855 (₨1,200) | ₨681 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Colombia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$34,107 (₨1,715) | ₨2,016 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,658 (₨1,240) | ₨1,908 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$94,871 (₨4,771) | ₨2,708 | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$99,856 (₨5,021) | ₨4,907 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$26,124 (₨1,314) | ₨1,025 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,954 (₨450) | ₨469 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,010 (₨202) | ₨513 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,405,540 (₨120,963) | ₨107,118 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$227 (₨11) | ₨4.02 | + 184% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$112,622 (₨5,663) | ₨4,729 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,255 (₨415) | ₨237 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan
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