Cost of living in Spain compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 67% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (COL$48,382) | COL$18,261 | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (COL$27,542) | COL$16,804 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (COL$11,935) | COL$6,975 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (COL$3,031) | COL$2,745 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.43 (COL$8,936) | COL$5,454 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.66 (COL$6,109) | COL$2,695 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (COL$22,789) | COL$7,631 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 (COL$6,175) | COL$5,073 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (COL$3,797) | COL$2,201 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 (COL$3,104) | COL$2,882 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$23,919) | COL$41,719 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.59 (COL$5,824) | COL$4,083 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (COL$3,073) | COL$2,141 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 86% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,296 (COL$4,759,858) | COL$2,521,730 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €825 (COL$3,031,534) | COL$1,247,470 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (COL$423,046) | COL$247,400 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €776 (COL$2,851,651) | COL$1,545,410 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €560 (COL$2,055,543) | COL$843,171 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (COL$298,887) | COL$158,282 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (COL$109,524) | COL$76,273 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €376 (COL$1,380,384) | COL$1,254,450 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (COL$339,776) | COL$329,140 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$25,039) | COL$16,624 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (COL$39,156) | COL$14,527 | + 170% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 36% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (COL$294,672) | COL$156,982 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (COL$113,054) | COL$98,846 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (COL$294,240) | COL$241,375 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (COL$332,583) | COL$204,857 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 36% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,277 (COL$81,817,838) | COL$58,945,800 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (COL$4,897) | COL$3,095 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (COL$167,538) | COL$125,332 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 29% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (COL$25,298) | COL$14,761 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (COL$28,876) | COL$20,305 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (COL$229,063) | COL$79,031 | + 190% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 (COL$15,018) | COL$17,466 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.59 (COL$9,500) | COL$12,239 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.77 (COL$10,173) | COL$14,705 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 (COL$5,469) | COL$6,159 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.67 (COL$6,139) | COL$4,231 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (COL$51,457) | COL$20,844 | + 147% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 90% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (COL$114,042) | COL$37,827 | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (COL$58,657) | COL$21,653 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (COL$187,307) | COL$94,484 | + 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (COL$163,591) | COL$92,554 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (COL$33,353) | COL$22,686 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.40 (COL$8,813) | COL$7,104 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (COL$14,674) | COL$4,067 | + 261% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €431 (COL$1,582,998) | COL$1,691,390 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (COL$696) | COL$184 | + 277% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (COL$174,513) | COL$111,141 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.93 (COL$18,106) | COL$7,349 | + 146% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
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Cost of living in Spain is 61% more expensive than in Colombia
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