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Cost of living in Colombia compared to Pakistan
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,716 (₨571) | ₨597 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,779 (₨709) | ₨693 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,875 (₨354) | ₨209 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,529 (₨114) | ₨107 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,823 (₨217) | ₨123 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,675 (₨120) | ₨91 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,411 (₨333) | ₨623 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,864 (₨218) | ₨156 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,002 (₨90) | ₨43 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,814 (₨126) | ₨296 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,372 (₨1,813) | ₨2,933 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,620 (₨163) | ₨121 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,127 (₨96) | ₨60 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,512,870 (₨112,861) | ₨56,407 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,432,870 (₨64,355) | ₨36,398 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$350,941 (₨15,762) | ₨8,000 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,069,760 (₨92,960) | ₨44,838 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$984,535 (₨44,219) | ₨29,469 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$230,763 (₨10,364) | ₨6,742 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$74,946 (₨3,366) | ₨2,635 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,239,730 (₨55,680) | ₨38,859 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$324,154 (₨14,559) | ₨12,077 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,846 (₨846) | ₨506 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$16,089 (₨723) | ₨1,220 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$170,608 (₨7,663) | ₨2,544 | + 201% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$127,553 (₨5,729) | ₨4,152 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$262,932 (₨11,809) | ₨6,931 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$218,645 (₨9,820) | ₨5,565 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$54,774,800 (₨2,460,117) | ₨2,230,650 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,486 (₨112) | ₨95 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$114,057 (₨5,123) | ₨2,465 | + 108% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 97% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,375 (₨780) | ₨239 | + 226% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$28,664 (₨1,287) | ₨823 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$100,742 (₨4,525) | ₨2,280 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$20,160 (₨905) | ₨498 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,426 (₨603) | ₨279 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,394 (₨691) | ₨337 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,255 (₨281) | ₨160 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,411 (₨198) | ₨105 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$14,799 (₨665) | ₨510 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 16% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$48,418 (₨2,175) | ₨1,448 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,512 (₨1,056) | ₨1,118 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$140,049 (₨6,290) | ₨4,212 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$93,302 (₨4,190) | ₨3,318 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$18,559 (₨834) | ₨649 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,281 (₨282) | ₨403 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,879 (₨264) | ₨546 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,685,710 (₨75,711) | ₨63,543 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$248 (₨11) | ₨47 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$114,233 (₨5,131) | ₨3,967 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,583 (₨251) | ₨319 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan
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