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Cost of living in Ibague, Colombia compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Ibague (Colombia) is 45% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$6,857 (€2.03) | €11 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$12,833 (€3.81) | €5.61 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$3,580 (€1.06) | €2.94 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,000 (€0.59) | €0.97 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$4,733 (€1.40) | €2.13 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,275 (€0.67) | €1.37 | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$4,750 (€1.41) | €5.00 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,350 (€1.59) | €1.75 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,650 (€0.49) | €1.24 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,600 (€0.77) | €0.63 | + 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$22,000 (€7) | €4.94 | + 32% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,917 (€1.16) | €1.39 | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,000 (€0.59) | €0.53 | + 11% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Ibague (Colombia) is 52% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,100,000 (€326) | €678 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$725,000 (€215) | €439 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$170,000 (€50) | €89 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$622,727 (€185) | €463 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$400,000 (€119) | €325 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$100,000 (€30) | €66 | - 55% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$66,250 (€20) | €27 | - 28% | |
40” flat screen TV | COL$1,133,330 (€336) | €414 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$165,000 (€49) | €73 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$17,245 (€5.12) | €8 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$3,250 (€0.96) | €10 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Ibague (Colombia) is 18% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$180,000 (€53) | €79 | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$82,500 (€24) | €25 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$202,000 (€60) | €65 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$116,667 (€35) | €73 | - 53% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Ibague (Colombia) is 19% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$41,000,000 (€12,163) | €19,000 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,398 (€0.71) | €1.27 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$102,667 (€30) | €29 | + 6% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €16 | - | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Ibague (Colombia) is 17% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$20,000 (€5.93) | €7 | - 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €12 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €54 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$18,000 (€5.34) | €4.63 | + 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$6,000 (€1.78) | €2.78 | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,500 (€3.71) | €2.97 | + 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$3,550 (€1.05) | €1.37 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,000 (€0.89) | €2.01 | - 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$9,200 (€2.73) | €11 | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Ibague (Colombia) is 41% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$26,000 (€8) | €25 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$34,857 (€10) | €12 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$130,000 (€39) | €44 | - 12% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$90,000 (€27) | €46 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$9,000 (€2.67) | €7 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$12,125 (€3.60) | €2.10 | + 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,750 (€1.11) | €4.64 | - 76% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €500 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$233 (€0.07) | €0.17 | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$65,000 (€19) | €29 | - 34% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,750 (€1.41) | €4.42 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ibague (Colombia) is 36% cheaper than in Almería (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,000
in Almería
you would need to make just about €1,270
(COL$4,280,991)
in Ibague.
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