Cost of living in Colombia compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Colombia is 13% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Colombia | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$36,878 (15KM) | 17KM | - 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$30,028 (12KM) | 22KM | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,642 (4.36KM) | 7KM | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$5,047 (2.07KM) | 2.29KM | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$10,064 (4.12KM) | 4.95KM | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,545 (1.86KM) | 3.60KM | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$14,842 (6KM) | 8KM | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,515 (3.89KM) | 2.08KM | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,020 (1.65KM) | 2.22KM | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$5,253 (2.15KM) | 1.60KM | + 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$54,710 (22KM) | 9KM | + 162% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,756 (3.17KM) | 2.72KM | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,261 (1.74KM) | 1.57KM | + 11% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Colombia is about the same as in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Colombia | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,455,540 (1,414KM) | 1,045KM | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,060,540 (843KM) | 768KM | + 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$362,959 (149KM) | 201KM | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,983,810 (812KM) | 687KM | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,211,420 (496KM) | 384KM | + 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$242,499 (99KM) | 120KM | - 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$67,443 (28KM) | 44KM | - 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,353,360 (554KM) | 456KM | + 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$424,714 (174KM) | 102KM | + 70% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$26,130 (11KM) | 20KM | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$20,398 (8KM) | 17KM | - 52% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Colombia is 28% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Colombia | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$224,368 (92KM) | 198KM | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$160,856 (66KM) | 70KM | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$377,890 (155KM) | 130KM | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$309,804 (127KM) | 179KM | - 29% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Colombia is 6% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Colombia | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$77,206,500 (31,598KM) | 49,156KM | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,265 (1.75KM) | 2.46KM | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$162,665 (67KM) | 55KM | + 22% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Colombia is 8% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Colombia | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$26,785 (11KM) | 18KM | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$30,344 (12KM) | 11KM | + 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$109,569 (45KM) | 42KM | + 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$23,748 (10KM) | 5.70KM | + 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$16,600 (7KM) | 8KM | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$20,244 (8KM) | 7KM | + 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,478 (3.47KM) | 3.30KM | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$8,185 (3.35KM) | 4.51KM | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$36,719 (15KM) | 13KM | + 15% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Colombia is 6% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Colombia | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$66,283 (27KM) | 50KM | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$32,254 (13KM) | 20KM | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$135,476 (55KM) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$155,055 (63KM) | 85KM | - 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$39,723 (16KM) | 9KM | + 83% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$11,398 (4.66KM) | 3.34KM | + 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,148 (2.52KM) | 3.47KM | - 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,634,400 (1,078KM) | 924KM | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$603 (0.25KM) | 0.18KM | + 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$136,146 (56KM) | 50KM | + 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$11,155 (4.57KM) | 7KM | - 34% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 9% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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