- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 110% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (COL$43,852) | COL$12,091 | + 263% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.59 (COL$22,905) | COL$15,367 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.62 (COL$14,827) | COL$7,140 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (COL$3,550) | COL$2,514 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.67 (COL$10,965) | COL$4,918 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (COL$7,858) | COL$2,722 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.53 (COL$18,590) | COL$6,957 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.97 (COL$8,075) | COL$5,239 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.84 (COL$3,463) | COL$2,204 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.76 (COL$7,202) | COL$2,749 | + 162% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (COL$35,022) | COL$34,752 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 (COL$7,476) | COL$3,628 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (COL$3,779) | COL$2,198 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 163% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,859 (COL$7,621,612) | COL$2,547,480 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,203 (COL$4,933,619) | COL$1,427,930 | + 246% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £159 (COL$651,174) | COL$316,350 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,151 (COL$4,721,355) | COL$1,614,810 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £789 (COL$3,236,639) | COL$933,706 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £145 (COL$596,681) | COL$227,143 | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (COL$88,298) | COL$72,646 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £337 (COL$1,380,372) | COL$1,295,430 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (COL$348,777) | COL$295,619 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (COL$26,233) | COL$19,777 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (COL$44,680) | COL$10,682 | + 318% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 22% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (COL$259,722) | COL$171,359 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (COL$132,558) | COL$117,467 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (COL$288,451) | COL$251,342 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (COL$296,891) | COL$221,185 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 142% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 142% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,384 (COL$75,392,240) | COL$58,598,000 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (COL$5,106) | COL$2,421 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £94 (COL$384,032) | COL$114,856 | + 234% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 47% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.38 (COL$13,860) | COL$17,464 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (COL$33,588) | COL$18,832 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (COL$304,214) | COL$96,765 | + 214% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.48 (COL$14,267) | COL$18,405 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (COL$6,248) | COL$12,726 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.22 (COL$13,200) | COL$15,154 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 (COL$7,363) | COL$6,234 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.54 (COL$6,336) | COL$4,017 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (COL$51,525) | COL$17,432 | + 196% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 118% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (COL$126,720) | COL$49,692 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (COL$85,764) | COL$23,736 | + 261% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £115 (COL$470,712) | COL$139,903 | + 236% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (COL$222,789) | COL$96,842 | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (COL$36,884) | COL$17,703 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.97 (COL$12,180) | COL$5,907 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.36 (COL$17,861) | COL$6,181 | + 189% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £401 (COL$1,646,042) | COL$1,635,990 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (COL$603) | COL$242 | + 149% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (COL$175,965) | COL$103,787 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (COL$41,774) | COL$5,210 | + 702% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 22,119 prices entered by 3,142 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 125% more expensive than in Colombia
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