- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 71% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (COL$39,869) | COL$12,140 | + 228% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (COL$24,529) | COL$15,572 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.64 (COL$12,444) | COL$7,134 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (COL$3,020) | COL$2,595 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.37 (COL$8,105) | COL$4,790 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.78 (COL$6,072) | COL$2,841 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.86 (COL$20,032) | COL$7,392 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.73 (COL$5,916) | COL$5,227 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 (COL$3,880) | COL$2,267 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (COL$2,784) | COL$2,682 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$23,726) | COL$33,248 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.51 (COL$5,152) | COL$3,870 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (COL$3,097) | COL$2,225 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 71% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,254 (COL$4,284,802) | COL$2,638,660 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €857 (COL$2,930,238) | COL$1,495,690 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 (COL$484,109) | COL$336,409 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €812 (COL$2,776,906) | COL$1,637,440 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €569 (COL$1,946,556) | COL$952,782 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €116 (COL$395,053) | COL$241,393 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 (COL$106,187) | COL$69,384 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €384 (COL$1,314,147) | COL$1,344,110 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (COL$304,747) | COL$299,086 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (COL$26,616) | COL$18,762 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (COL$36,033) | COL$9,093 | + 296% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 10% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €79 (COL$269,136) | COL$176,366 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (COL$106,476) | COL$158,737 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (COL$271,457) | COL$249,873 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (COL$321,123) | COL$238,144 | + 35% | |
| 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 | €20,212 (COL$69,088,512) | COL$62,456,100 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (COL$4,096) | COL$2,522 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (COL$167,227) | COL$111,912 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 13% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (COL$22,174) | COL$14,135 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.94 (COL$16,895) | COL$20,609 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (COL$181,386) | COL$106,232 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.22 (COL$14,431) | COL$17,087 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.68 (COL$9,163) | COL$13,514 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.92 (COL$9,976) | COL$14,663 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.26 (COL$4,315) | COL$6,445 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.71 (COL$5,831) | COL$4,007 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (COL$44,097) | COL$16,024 | + 175% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 69% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (COL$106,457) | COL$53,536 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (COL$56,260) | COL$24,193 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (COL$240,854) | COL$140,392 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (COL$171,672) | COL$96,717 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (COL$30,419) | COL$20,127 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.30 (COL$7,868) | COL$5,709 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.66 (COL$15,919) | COL$7,563 | + 110% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €470 (COL$1,606,034) | COL$1,695,990 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (COL$921) | COL$389 | + 137% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (COL$152,295) | COL$107,984 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 (COL$17,353) | COL$4,953 | + 250% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 51% more expensive than in Colombia
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