Cost of living in Spain compared to Colombia
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Food | + 46% | |||
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Food in Spain is 46% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (COL$72,370) | COL$35,926 | + 101% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (COL$38,482) | COL$26,648 | + 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.81 (COL$16,055) | COL$10,705 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (COL$4,436) | COL$4,545 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.01 (COL$12,695) | COL$9,776 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (COL$9,490) | COL$4,171 | + 128% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (COL$29,666) | COL$12,479 | + 138% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (COL$9,119) | COL$9,405 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 (COL$5,925) | COL$3,552 | + 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (COL$4,716) | COL$4,084 | + 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$28,765) | COL$47,778 | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.06 (COL$8,671) | COL$6,561 | + 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.08 (COL$4,559) | COL$3,694 | + 23% | |
Housing | + 86% | |||
Housing in Spain is 86% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,415 (COL$5,968,700) | COL$3,431,470 | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €958 (COL$4,041,451) | COL$1,816,540 | + 122% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (COL$497,578) | COL$334,934 | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €914 (COL$3,856,084) | COL$1,939,220 | + 99% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €670 (COL$2,825,024) | COL$1,047,990 | + 170% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (COL$340,042) | COL$234,976 | + 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (COL$115,247) | COL$74,151 | + 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | €315 (COL$1,330,084) | COL$1,386,040 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (COL$388,988) | COL$444,453 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$30,739) | COL$21,857 | + 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (COL$47,463) | COL$14,400 | + 230% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Spain is 11% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (COL$307,376) | COL$205,158 | + 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (COL$130,832) | COL$139,363 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (COL$346,444) | COL$358,761 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (COL$363,294) | COL$301,004 | + 21% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Spain is 15% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,022 (COL$118,213,062) | COL$73,975,400 | + 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (COL$6,742) | COL$4,009 | + 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (COL$130,762) | COL$147,580 | - 11% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Spain is 24% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (COL$35,261) | COL$21,178 | + 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (COL$29,080) | COL$27,786 | + 5% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (COL$260,161) | COL$120,452 | + 116% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.86 (COL$16,287) | COL$24,902 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.95 (COL$12,442) | COL$14,232 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.02 (COL$12,747) | COL$19,846 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.02 (COL$8,524) | COL$8,145 | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.93 (COL$8,134) | COL$6,086 | + 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (COL$71,554) | COL$32,498 | + 120% | |
Entertainment | + 83% | |||
Entertainment in Spain is 83% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (COL$143,296) | COL$51,543 | + 178% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (COL$69,113) | COL$30,038 | + 130% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (COL$222,793) | COL$134,433 | + 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (COL$209,814) | COL$125,396 | + 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (COL$43,307) | COL$33,247 | + 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (COL$11,346) | COL$10,735 | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.45 (COL$18,759) | COL$5,952 | + 215% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €514 (COL$2,170,018) | COL$2,545,900 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (COL$826) | COL$203 | + 307% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (COL$206,060) | COL$112,857 | + 83% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.23 (COL$22,058) | COL$9,009 | + 145% | |
TOTAL | + 48% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Spain is 48% more expensive than in Colombia
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