Cost of living in Colombia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 10% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$22,934 (₨911) | ₨441 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,655 (₨702) | ₨682 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,546 (₨300) | ₨269 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,755 (₨109) | ₨115 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,325 (₨212) | ₨152 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,728 (₨108) | ₨86 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,008 (₨318) | ₨730 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,247 (₨209) | ₨149 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,127 (₨85) | ₨53 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,999 (₨119) | ₨304 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,441 (₨1,607) | ₨1,613 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,252 (₨169) | ₨130 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,122 (₨84) | ₨81 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,580,910 (₨102,573) | ₨68,178 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,257,650 (₨49,983) | ₨38,848 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$231,339 (₨9,194) | ₨11,046 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,496,080 (₨59,458) | ₨53,451 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$838,627 (₨33,329) | ₨33,101 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$156,679 (₨6,227) | ₨9,791 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$69,954 (₨2,780) | ₨2,408 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,217,210 (₨48,375) | ₨45,353 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$333,684 (₨13,262) | ₨22,152 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,142 (₨761) | ₨767 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,481 (₨417) | ₨518 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$173,465 (₨6,894) | ₨3,232 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$102,939 (₨4,091) | ₨5,463 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$249,572 (₨9,919) | ₨9,871 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$207,318 (₨8,239) | ₨6,396 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$59,373,200 (₨2,359,658) | ₨2,677,660 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,333 (₨93) | ₨106 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$132,096 (₨5,250) | ₨2,392 | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,495 (₨616) | ₨250 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$14,178 (₨563) | ₨778 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$82,616 (₨3,283) | ₨1,865 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,512 (₨696) | ₨577 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,683 (₨504) | ₨370 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,052 (₨638) | ₨526 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,009 (₨239) | ₨185 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,671 (₨186) | ₨156 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$22,015 (₨875) | ₨515 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 28% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$31,608 (₨1,256) | ₨2,013 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,504 (₨974) | ₨1,512 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$90,905 (₨3,613) | ₨2,928 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$92,517 (₨3,677) | ₨3,842 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,902 (₨910) | ₨1,548 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,833 (₨311) | ₨492 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,456 (₨137) | ₨444 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,857,070 (₨73,805) | ₨58,650 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$234 (₨9) | ₨41 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$121,152 (₨4,815) | ₨3,909 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,663 (₨344) | ₨268 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,027 prices entered by 1,355 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan
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