Cost of living in Spain compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 69% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (COL$79,915) | COL$33,865 | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (COL$42,437) | COL$25,705 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.82 (COL$18,053) | COL$10,498 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (COL$4,739) | COL$4,396 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.99 (COL$14,129) | COL$9,111 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (COL$10,310) | COL$3,930 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (COL$31,677) | COL$12,073 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 (COL$8,968) | COL$8,823 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (COL$5,720) | COL$3,496 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 (COL$4,922) | COL$3,603 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$31,112) | COL$49,286 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.99 (COL$9,412) | COL$5,843 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 (COL$4,641) | COL$3,220 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 109% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,203 (COL$5,688,752) | COL$3,076,590 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €829 (COL$3,920,435) | COL$1,526,600 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 (COL$597,310) | COL$282,823 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €789 (COL$3,730,036) | COL$1,746,670 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €582 (COL$2,750,151) | COL$964,419 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (COL$412,667) | COL$186,441 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (COL$137,704) | COL$70,734 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (COL$1,656,265) | COL$1,451,730 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (COL$444,983) | COL$449,268 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$34,455) | COL$21,716 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (COL$53,145) | COL$15,896 | + 234% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 34% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (COL$371,198) | COL$198,936 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (COL$137,048) | COL$126,323 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (COL$394,561) | COL$321,275 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (COL$423,308) | COL$248,008 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 35% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,162 (COL$123,675,539) | COL$68,740,200 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (COL$8,149) | COL$3,789 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (COL$148,924) | COL$142,199 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 56% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (COL$38,738) | COL$16,684 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (COL$37,319) | COL$23,255 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (COL$300,147) | COL$95,730 | + 214% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.94 (COL$18,644) | COL$18,331 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 (COL$11,699) | COL$12,960 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (COL$14,090) | COL$18,152 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.76 (COL$8,343) | COL$7,559 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (COL$9,185) | COL$5,982 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (COL$87,459) | COL$28,724 | + 204% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 98% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (COL$150,656) | COL$43,190 | + 249% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (COL$73,376) | COL$29,928 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (COL$238,385) | COL$137,911 | + 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (COL$223,837) | COL$113,750 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (COL$44,384) | COL$30,685 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.61 (COL$12,361) | COL$10,275 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.31 (COL$20,379) | COL$4,363 | + 367% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €482 (COL$2,280,677) | COL$2,605,450 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (COL$799) | COL$243 | + 229% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (COL$232,804) | COL$113,274 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.14 (COL$24,312) | COL$9,984 | + 144% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Spain is 67% more expensive than in Colombia
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