Cost of living in Spain compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 44% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (COL$79,972) | COL$37,609 | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (COL$46,667) | COL$29,577 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.89 (COL$17,211) | COL$10,892 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (COL$4,602) | COL$5,036 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.07 (COL$13,584) | COL$10,239 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.08 (COL$9,208) | COL$4,375 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (COL$31,682) | COL$14,859 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 (COL$9,037) | COL$10,119 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (COL$6,974) | COL$4,468 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 (COL$5,080) | COL$5,123 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$30,687) | COL$53,706 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (COL$9,231) | COL$7,459 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.02 (COL$4,520) | COL$4,078 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 95% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,505 (COL$6,662,903) | COL$3,514,830 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,022 (COL$4,524,583) | COL$1,956,590 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (COL$496,062) | COL$361,761 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €974 (COL$4,309,671) | COL$1,892,770 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €698 (COL$3,091,869) | COL$1,154,150 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (COL$349,322) | COL$254,101 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (COL$114,846) | COL$64,960 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €345 (COL$1,528,121) | COL$1,450,120 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (COL$447,717) | COL$443,892 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (COL$33,342) | COL$28,239 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (COL$54,096) | COL$23,637 | + 129% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 20% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (COL$367,179) | COL$235,240 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (COL$166,880) | COL$171,539 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (COL$389,065) | COL$381,950 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (COL$426,056) | COL$308,039 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 5% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,502 (COL$117,316,718) | COL$79,212,100 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (COL$6,828) | COL$4,378 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (COL$126,694) | COL$161,269 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 17% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (COL$40,619) | COL$27,976 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (COL$34,270) | COL$29,515 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (COL$244,908) | COL$100,804 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.37 (COL$19,347) | COL$21,666 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.74 (COL$12,118) | COL$18,216 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (COL$14,689) | COL$20,804 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.97 (COL$8,710) | COL$8,617 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (COL$9,056) | COL$9,265 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (COL$77,578) | COL$31,580 | + 146% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 74% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (COL$166,508) | COL$69,236 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (COL$73,467) | COL$32,413 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (COL$217,522) | COL$134,653 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (COL$227,737) | COL$150,332 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (COL$46,375) | COL$37,149 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.99 (COL$13,254) | COL$11,636 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.86 (COL$21,507) | COL$6,484 | + 232% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €515 (COL$2,277,971) | COL$3,092,690 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (COL$1,036) | COL$324 | + 220% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (COL$245,847) | COL$133,718 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.57 (COL$24,678) | COL$10,687 | + 131% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
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Cost of living in Spain is 47% more expensive than in Colombia
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