- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 75% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (COL$39,938) | COL$12,140 | + 229% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (COL$24,951) | COL$15,547 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.48 (COL$12,046) | COL$6,949 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (COL$3,040) | COL$2,506 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.60 (COL$8,999) | COL$4,739 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.71 (COL$5,910) | COL$2,742 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.52 (COL$19,121) | COL$7,242 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.75 (COL$6,078) | COL$5,103 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (COL$3,861) | COL$2,159 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.82 (COL$2,835) | COL$2,638 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (COL$21,123) | COL$34,074 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.53 (COL$5,293) | COL$3,728 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (COL$3,254) | COL$2,297 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 75% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,275 (COL$4,416,541) | COL$2,624,950 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €882 (COL$3,053,996) | COL$1,429,960 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €135 (COL$466,955) | COL$307,599 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €828 (COL$2,869,082) | COL$1,616,760 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €615 (COL$2,131,638) | COL$974,830 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €95 (COL$330,398) | COL$218,478 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (COL$103,988) | COL$72,777 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €377 (COL$1,305,872) | COL$1,314,950 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (COL$282,721) | COL$299,405 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$25,246) | COL$17,799 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (COL$36,731) | COL$10,393 | + 253% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 1% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €75 (COL$258,939) | COL$173,925 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (COL$100,301) | COL$130,930 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (COL$276,336) | COL$251,201 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (COL$326,588) | COL$228,024 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 37% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,428 (COL$67,287,497) | COL$61,912,000 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.23 (COL$4,248) | COL$2,352 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (COL$169,143) | COL$114,444 | + 48% | |
| 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) | €7 (COL$22,661) | COL$16,439 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.67 (COL$16,161) | COL$22,175 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (COL$188,783) | COL$113,924 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.54 (COL$15,731) | COL$16,422 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.66 (COL$9,201) | COL$13,049 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (COL$9,843) | COL$15,171 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.29 (COL$4,457) | COL$6,239 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.71 (COL$5,925) | COL$3,857 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (COL$44,457) | COL$17,299 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 74% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (COL$105,412) | COL$54,259 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (COL$58,548) | COL$24,206 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (COL$259,361) | COL$122,121 | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (COL$163,413) | COL$99,757 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (COL$29,317) | COL$19,882 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.14 (COL$7,403) | COL$5,873 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.22 (COL$14,621) | COL$6,932 | + 111% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €456 (COL$1,580,493) | COL$1,645,500 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (COL$703) | COL$221 | + 218% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (COL$154,197) | COL$110,018 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.09 (COL$17,630) | COL$5,161 | + 242% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 54% more expensive than in Colombia
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