- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 79% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (COL$41,883) | COL$12,187 | + 244% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (COL$26,239) | COL$15,791 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.48 (COL$12,546) | COL$7,530 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (COL$3,179) | COL$2,461 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.49 (COL$9,003) | COL$4,986 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.73 (COL$6,239) | COL$2,883 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.59 (COL$20,179) | COL$7,130 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.79 (COL$6,467) | COL$5,174 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (COL$3,778) | COL$2,198 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (COL$3,018) | COL$2,803 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (COL$22,645) | COL$36,809 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (COL$5,765) | COL$3,603 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (COL$3,390) | COL$2,165 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 77% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,292 (COL$4,662,554) | COL$2,612,900 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €896 (COL$3,235,983) | COL$1,443,400 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €129 (COL$465,378) | COL$320,060 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €853 (COL$3,081,036) | COL$1,690,550 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €638 (COL$2,303,017) | COL$957,446 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €92 (COL$333,120) | COL$247,103 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (COL$108,979) | COL$75,774 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €363 (COL$1,310,416) | COL$1,322,900 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (COL$286,819) | COL$298,877 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$24,765) | COL$21,344 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (COL$38,702) | COL$13,470 | + 187% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 9% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 (COL$268,479) | COL$164,508 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (COL$103,696) | COL$122,398 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (COL$288,665) | COL$255,168 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (COL$340,325) | COL$225,757 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 43% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,404 (COL$70,050,224) | COL$58,073,500 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (COL$4,551) | COL$2,388 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (COL$174,667) | COL$116,485 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 11% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.86 (COL$21,173) | COL$17,653 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.78 (COL$17,264) | COL$18,832 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (COL$197,648) | COL$97,584 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.43 (COL$15,987) | COL$20,207 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.60 (COL$9,372) | COL$12,849 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.79 (COL$10,065) | COL$15,236 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.29 (COL$4,674) | COL$6,151 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.66 (COL$6,001) | COL$4,037 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (COL$46,710) | COL$17,859 | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 78% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (COL$111,849) | COL$49,519 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (COL$61,276) | COL$23,312 | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (COL$248,993) | COL$141,010 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (COL$165,235) | COL$102,195 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (COL$29,507) | COL$18,517 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.12 (COL$7,650) | COL$5,906 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.14 (COL$14,958) | COL$5,925 | + 152% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €463 (COL$1,670,537) | COL$1,686,760 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (COL$707) | COL$249 | + 184% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (COL$157,586) | COL$103,775 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.09 (COL$18,388) | COL$5,370 | + 242% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 59% more expensive than in Colombia
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