Cost of living in Spain compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 101% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (COL$62,631) | COL$22,115 | + 183% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (COL$34,529) | COL$17,347 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.40 (COL$14,973) | COL$7,216 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (COL$3,625) | COL$2,730 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.34 (COL$10,321) | COL$5,386 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.63 (COL$7,184) | COL$2,731 | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (COL$27,582) | COL$7,906 | + 249% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.66 (COL$7,304) | COL$5,395 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (COL$4,939) | COL$2,163 | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 (COL$3,891) | COL$2,984 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$29,206) | COL$40,606 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.61 (COL$7,079) | COL$4,272 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (COL$3,808) | COL$2,116 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 120% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,212 (COL$5,337,565) | COL$2,539,410 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €767 (COL$3,376,851) | COL$1,205,720 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (COL$470,538) | COL$229,560 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €755 (COL$3,324,001) | COL$1,475,400 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €537 (COL$2,365,727) | COL$834,697 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (COL$341,974) | COL$154,298 | + 122% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (COL$128,883) | COL$71,594 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €345 (COL$1,519,010) | COL$1,176,870 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (COL$402,521) | COL$324,958 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$30,281) | COL$18,695 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (COL$44,605) | COL$10,435 | + 327% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 55% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (COL$332,169) | COL$163,589 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (COL$134,800) | COL$101,894 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (COL$337,589) | COL$248,073 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (COL$374,128) | COL$200,749 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 57% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,234 (COL$102,291,368) | COL$59,855,000 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (COL$5,376) | COL$2,382 | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (COL$186,961) | COL$129,741 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 49% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (COL$26,857) | COL$15,646 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (COL$28,521) | COL$13,506 | + 111% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (COL$257,626) | COL$84,472 | + 205% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.10 (COL$18,046) | COL$17,603 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.42 (COL$10,660) | COL$12,368 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.95 (COL$12,977) | COL$15,236 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (COL$6,116) | COL$6,225 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (COL$8,647) | COL$4,722 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (COL$63,954) | COL$20,947 | + 205% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 119% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (COL$126,757) | COL$32,967 | + 284% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (COL$69,633) | COL$24,097 | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €48 (COL$211,208) | COL$90,056 | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (COL$179,308) | COL$95,153 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (COL$39,428) | COL$22,332 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.53 (COL$11,125) | COL$7,730 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.91 (COL$17,228) | COL$3,478 | + 395% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €477 (COL$2,099,241) | COL$1,793,200 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (COL$978) | COL$238 | + 311% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (COL$207,509) | COL$119,406 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.91 (COL$21,630) | COL$8,246 | + 162% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Spain is 90% more expensive than in Colombia
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