Cost of living in Colombia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Colombia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$33,858 (Taka 949) | Taka 267 | + 255% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$27,957 (Taka 783) | Taka 546 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,152 (Taka 312) | Taka 218 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$5,007 (Taka 140) | Taka 92 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$10,419 (Taka 292) | Taka 154 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,588 (Taka 129) | Taka 88 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$14,066 (Taka 394) | Taka 475 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,968 (Taka 279) | Taka 305 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,795 (Taka 134) | Taka 56 | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,242 (Taka 119) | Taka 407 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$52,897 (Taka 1,482) | Taka 1,495 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,199 (Taka 202) | Taka 137 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,676 (Taka 103) | Taka 76 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 80% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Colombia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,594,380 (Taka 100,698) | Taka 38,619 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,101,040 (Taka 58,862) | Taka 21,828 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$351,853 (Taka 9,857) | Taka 5,017 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,996,840 (Taka 55,942) | Taka 25,126 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,467,010 (Taka 41,099) | Taka 15,134 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$235,387 (Taka 6,594) | Taka 10,000 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$70,697 (Taka 1,981) | Taka 1,380 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,413,110 (Taka 39,589) | Taka 44,973 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$422,285 (Taka 11,831) | Taka 9,570 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$26,119 (Taka 732) | Taka 533 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$16,372 (Taka 459) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 96% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Colombia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$238,560 (Taka 6,683) | Taka 2,114 | + 216% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$134,909 (Taka 3,780) | Taka 2,450 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$384,472 (Taka 10,771) | Taka 4,870 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$308,043 (Taka 8,630) | Taka 4,397 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Colombia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$74,633,500 (Taka 2,090,891) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,145 (Taka 116) | Taka 115 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$154,591 (Taka 4,331) | Taka 2,408 | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Colombia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$22,191 (Taka 622) | Taka 836 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$26,059 (Taka 730) | Taka 682 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$112,618 (Taka 3,155) | Taka 1,500 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$25,781 (Taka 722) | Taka 360 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,567 (Taka 408) | Taka 411 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$18,171 (Taka 509) | Taka 625 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,000 (Taka 224) | Taka 102 | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$7,421 (Taka 208) | Taka 129 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$34,318 (Taka 961) | Taka 380 | + 153% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Colombia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$63,135 (Taka 1,769) | Taka 1,745 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$31,745 (Taka 889) | Taka 1,011 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$136,966 (Taka 3,837) | Taka 3,000 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$143,439 (Taka 4,019) | Taka 3,597 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$38,036 (Taka 1,066) | Taka 1,519 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,754 (Taka 301) | Taka 253 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,413 (Taka 180) | Taka 571 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,503,600 (Taka 70,139) | Taka 35,756 | + 96% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$266 (Taka 7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$147,387 (Taka 4,129) | Taka 2,365 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,848 (Taka 276) | Taka 335 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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