- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,229 (₨532) | ₨559 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,844 (₨690) | ₨610 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,539 (₨328) | ₨222 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,471 (₨108) | ₨108 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,971 (₨216) | ₨121 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,883 (₨126) | ₨80 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,076 (₨308) | ₨439 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,174 (₨225) | ₨154 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,198 (₨96) | ₨40 | + 142% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,800 (₨122) | ₨293 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$36,809 (₨1,603) | ₨2,141 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,595 (₨157) | ₨117 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,165 (₨94) | ₨56 | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,612,900 (₨113,761) | ₨57,192 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,443,400 (₨62,843) | ₨36,148 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$320,060 (₨13,935) | ₨8,238 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,690,550 (₨73,603) | ₨44,615 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$957,446 (₨41,685) | ₨25,516 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$247,103 (₨10,758) | ₨6,795 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$75,774 (₨3,299) | ₨2,646 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,322,900 (₨57,596) | ₨39,967 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$298,877 (₨13,013) | ₨11,006 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,344 (₨929) | ₨499 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,470 (₨586) | ₨1,104 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$164,508 (₨7,162) | ₨2,600 | + 175% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$122,398 (₨5,329) | ₨4,026 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$255,168 (₨11,110) | ₨6,156 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$225,757 (₨9,829) | ₨5,351 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 56% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$57,966,800 (₨2,523,760) | ₨1,833,160 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,392 (₨104) | ₨90 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$115,899 (₨5,046) | ₨2,481 | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 93% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,653 (₨769) | ₨227 | + 238% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$18,832 (₨820) | ₨652 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$97,584 (₨4,249) | ₨2,133 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$20,207 (₨880) | ₨444 | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,849 (₨559) | ₨275 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,236 (₨663) | ₨340 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,151 (₨268) | ₨142 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,037 (₨176) | ₨109 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$17,859 (₨778) | ₨637 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 17% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$49,519 (₨2,156) | ₨1,494 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,312 (₨1,015) | ₨1,128 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$141,010 (₨6,139) | ₨3,688 | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$102,195 (₨4,449) | ₨3,101 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$18,517 (₨806) | ₨526 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,906 (₨257) | ₨392 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,925 (₨258) | ₨548 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,686,760 (₨73,438) | ₨55,238 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$249 (₨11) | ₨49 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$103,775 (₨4,518) | ₨4,025 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,370 (₨234) | ₨185 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 30% more expensive than in Pakistan
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