- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 80% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (COL$41,247) | COL$12,067 | + 242% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (COL$25,845) | COL$15,340 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.51 (COL$12,455) | COL$7,085 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (COL$3,157) | COL$2,524 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.47 (COL$8,758) | COL$4,830 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.71 (COL$6,085) | COL$2,700 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.61 (COL$19,917) | COL$7,125 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (COL$6,327) | COL$5,094 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 (COL$3,781) | COL$2,194 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.82 (COL$2,912) | COL$2,713 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (COL$22,057) | COL$33,713 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.53 (COL$5,441) | COL$3,680 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (COL$3,317) | COL$2,213 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 80% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,277 (COL$4,534,116) | COL$2,604,150 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €891 (COL$3,161,525) | COL$1,443,710 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (COL$468,003) | COL$315,528 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €837 (COL$2,971,865) | COL$1,595,960 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €624 (COL$2,215,925) | COL$943,911 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €93 (COL$330,580) | COL$216,427 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (COL$108,042) | COL$70,176 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €365 (COL$1,296,814) | COL$1,292,040 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (COL$287,397) | COL$306,657 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$25,326) | COL$19,186 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (COL$38,263) | COL$12,703 | + 201% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 4% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 (COL$262,542) | COL$172,203 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (COL$101,089) | COL$124,853 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (COL$284,700) | COL$254,242 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (COL$335,530) | COL$225,430 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 42% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,626 (COL$69,658,288) | COL$58,723,200 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (COL$4,437) | COL$2,383 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (COL$173,226) | COL$114,680 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 12% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (COL$22,599) | COL$16,914 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.65 (COL$16,514) | COL$20,480 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (COL$201,454) | COL$111,187 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.44 (COL$15,757) | COL$17,751 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.51 (COL$8,914) | COL$12,904 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (COL$10,086) | COL$15,155 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.27 (COL$4,505) | COL$6,365 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.57 (COL$5,559) | COL$3,950 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (COL$46,406) | COL$17,601 | + 164% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 73% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (COL$109,334) | COL$55,127 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (COL$60,127) | COL$23,955 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (COL$245,905) | COL$142,991 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (COL$166,016) | COL$100,514 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (COL$30,013) | COL$19,499 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.10 (COL$7,454) | COL$5,985 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.14 (COL$14,688) | COL$6,807 | + 116% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €468 (COL$1,661,314) | COL$1,621,690 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (COL$682) | COL$219 | + 212% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (COL$154,807) | COL$107,662 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.10 (COL$18,089) | COL$5,157 | + 251% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 58% more expensive than in Colombia
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