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Cost of living in Spain compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 74% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (COL$40,939) | COL$12,691 | + 223% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (COL$25,661) | COL$15,816 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.43 (COL$11,988) | COL$7,756 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (COL$3,062) | COL$2,523 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.53 (COL$8,832) | COL$4,804 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.76 (COL$6,135) | COL$2,751 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.72 (COL$19,967) | COL$7,315 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.80 (COL$6,299) | COL$4,676 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.06 (COL$3,711) | COL$2,024 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 (COL$2,954) | COL$2,793 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (COL$21,271) | COL$39,428 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (COL$5,584) | COL$3,574 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (COL$3,253) | COL$2,122 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 63% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,282 (COL$4,476,817) | COL$2,506,970 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €900 (COL$3,144,553) | COL$1,428,150 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 (COL$441,568) | COL$348,929 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €820 (COL$2,863,864) | COL$1,715,530 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €622 (COL$2,173,284) | COL$966,735 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €92 (COL$321,931) | COL$216,665 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (COL$102,655) | COL$74,839 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €362 (COL$1,265,187) | COL$1,246,860 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (COL$295,559) | COL$316,808 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$24,709) | COL$19,007 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (COL$36,530) | COL$29,048 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (COL$269,982) | COL$167,187 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (COL$100,627) | COL$129,282 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (COL$273,581) | COL$263,989 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (COL$331,225) | COL$221,018 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 39% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,475 (COL$68,033,999) | COL$56,408,600 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (COL$4,487) | COL$2,475 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (COL$167,123) | COL$115,108 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 8% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.07 (COL$17,716) | COL$18,154 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.75 (COL$20,086) | COL$19,104 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (COL$210,859) | COL$103,374 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.79 (COL$16,737) | COL$21,943 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.74 (COL$9,567) | COL$13,433 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.82 (COL$9,854) | COL$15,522 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.42 (COL$4,950) | COL$6,321 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.75 (COL$6,130) | COL$4,476 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (COL$46,102) | COL$14,757 | + 212% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 62% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (COL$107,168) | COL$48,774 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (COL$57,929) | COL$23,297 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (COL$209,883) | COL$146,274 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (COL$156,719) | COL$97,266 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (COL$28,047) | COL$18,537 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.06 (COL$7,183) | COL$6,327 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (COL$13,991) | COL$6,193 | + 126% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €429 (COL$1,498,681) | COL$1,692,600 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (COL$664) | COL$250 | + 166% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (COL$150,329) | COL$113,993 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.11 (COL$17,845) | COL$5,668 | + 215% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 50% more expensive than in Colombia
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