- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 72% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (COL$39,011) | COL$12,181 | + 220% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (COL$24,573) | COL$15,502 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 (COL$12,173) | COL$7,143 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (COL$2,965) | COL$2,533 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.49 (COL$8,429) | COL$4,729 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.75 (COL$5,944) | COL$2,725 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.63 (COL$19,091) | COL$7,274 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 (COL$5,981) | COL$4,966 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (COL$3,775) | COL$2,204 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (COL$2,729) | COL$2,600 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (COL$21,815) | COL$32,816 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.52 (COL$5,154) | COL$3,766 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (COL$3,144) | COL$2,226 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 68% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,269 (COL$4,302,640) | COL$2,618,630 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €872 (COL$2,954,850) | COL$1,456,880 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (COL$475,555) | COL$353,305 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €825 (COL$2,796,634) | COL$1,618,810 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €597 (COL$2,024,821) | COL$976,621 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €97 (COL$327,107) | COL$220,306 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 (COL$104,080) | COL$70,672 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €386 (COL$1,308,969) | COL$1,303,880 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (COL$292,030) | COL$300,320 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (COL$25,458) | COL$18,847 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (COL$35,695) | COL$12,542 | + 185% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 5% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (COL$260,367) | COL$168,609 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (COL$102,122) | COL$142,882 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (COL$270,146) | COL$243,683 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (COL$319,048) | COL$228,698 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 35% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,532 (COL$66,198,314) | COL$61,682,500 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (COL$4,079) | COL$2,308 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (COL$167,890) | COL$113,966 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 7% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (COL$21,159) | COL$15,721 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.16 (COL$17,505) | COL$22,749 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (COL$178,449) | COL$109,490 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.33 (COL$14,662) | COL$16,803 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.70 (COL$9,151) | COL$13,277 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.93 (COL$9,933) | COL$14,523 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.28 (COL$4,338) | COL$6,435 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.67 (COL$5,668) | COL$3,584 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (COL$43,307) | COL$16,021 | + 170% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 76% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (COL$104,868) | COL$52,353 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (COL$56,818) | COL$23,934 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (COL$253,924) | COL$141,079 | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (COL$163,132) | COL$94,776 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (COL$29,319) | COL$19,900 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.14 (COL$7,239) | COL$5,663 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 (COL$14,730) | COL$6,585 | + 124% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €464 (COL$1,574,293) | COL$1,594,070 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (COL$708) | COL$221 | + 221% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (COL$149,772) | COL$106,897 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 (COL$17,211) | COL$5,098 | + 238% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 51% more expensive than in Colombia
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