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| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 75% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (COL$49,860) | COL$16,416 | + 204% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (COL$28,189) | COL$16,939 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.46 (COL$13,186) | COL$7,901 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (COL$3,147) | COL$2,790 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.27 (COL$8,659) | COL$5,458 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 (COL$7,332) | COL$2,622 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (COL$24,216) | COL$8,029 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.89 (COL$7,201) | COL$4,873 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 (COL$4,496) | COL$2,225 | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.86 (COL$3,281) | COL$2,839 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (COL$23,664) | COL$42,583 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.69 (COL$6,456) | COL$4,036 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 (COL$3,101) | COL$2,290 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 77% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,444 (COL$5,502,742) | COL$3,217,170 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,035 (COL$3,943,028) | COL$1,626,250 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (COL$456,406) | COL$307,874 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,007 (COL$3,837,249) | COL$2,146,060 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €686 (COL$2,614,433) | COL$1,090,740 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €75 (COL$284,552) | COL$193,001 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (COL$109,155) | COL$79,293 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €358 (COL$1,366,011) | COL$1,313,750 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €84 (COL$321,035) | COL$339,942 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$26,222) | COL$20,279 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (COL$40,656) | COL$16,302 | + 149% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 24% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (COL$304,751) | COL$172,033 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (COL$119,157) | COL$117,896 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (COL$296,460) | COL$259,183 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (COL$368,039) | COL$210,980 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 66% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,611 (COL$86,157,287) | COL$56,003,400 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (COL$5,017) | COL$2,959 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (COL$197,966) | COL$123,530 | + 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (COL$53,355) | COL$16,646 | + 221% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 16% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (COL$28,443) | COL$17,533 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (COL$26,764) | COL$25,121 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (COL$224,492) | COL$75,493 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.97 (COL$15,123) | COL$24,438 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.38 (COL$9,070) | COL$14,959 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.32 (COL$8,857) | COL$15,810 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.57 (COL$5,967) | COL$6,265 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.92 (COL$7,323) | COL$4,779 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (COL$49,440) | COL$20,540 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 73% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (COL$121,804) | COL$42,122 | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (COL$66,871) | COL$23,791 | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (COL$189,008) | COL$129,442 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (COL$162,114) | COL$108,193 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (COL$46,690) | COL$22,118 | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.84 (COL$10,840) | COL$6,635 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.57 (COL$17,404) | COL$4,601 | + 278% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €432 (COL$1,647,393) | COL$1,807,440 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (COL$623) | COL$230 | + 171% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (COL$166,056) | COL$138,753 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (COL$19,664) | COL$6,431 | + 206% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2019.
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