Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 105% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (COL$49,491) | COL$16,856 | + 194% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.78 (COL$25,464) | COL$16,589 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.29 (COL$14,520) | COL$7,008 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (COL$3,773) | COL$2,724 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.30 (COL$10,157) | COL$5,441 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.93 (COL$8,493) | COL$2,674 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.85 (COL$16,978) | COL$7,646 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.82 (COL$8,040) | COL$4,965 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.97 (COL$4,280) | COL$2,191 | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.77 (COL$7,795) | COL$2,869 | + 172% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (COL$33,897) | COL$41,199 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.94 (COL$8,534) | COL$3,973 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.96 (COL$4,211) | COL$2,132 | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 188% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 188% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,790 (COL$7,889,686) | COL$2,556,280 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,347 (COL$5,937,053) | COL$1,260,510 | + 371% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £132 (COL$581,489) | COL$248,608 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,028 (COL$4,532,317) | COL$1,495,820 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £887 (COL$3,910,322) | COL$834,840 | + 368% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £109 (COL$479,952) | COL$165,240 | + 190% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (COL$100,490) | COL$75,275 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £315 (COL$1,389,029) | COL$1,238,170 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (COL$375,648) | COL$321,049 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (COL$28,722) | COL$16,447 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (COL$51,030) | COL$15,807 | + 223% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 47% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (COL$297,683) | COL$157,861 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (COL$132,825) | COL$98,579 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (COL$300,410) | COL$244,525 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (COL$313,052) | COL$204,643 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 123% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,092 (COL$88,548,086) | COL$58,607,800 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (COL$5,583) | COL$3,062 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £81 (COL$354,977) | COL$121,601 | + 192% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 50% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.46 (COL$15,261) | COL$14,408 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (COL$37,976) | COL$19,815 | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £83 (COL$366,401) | COL$78,035 | + 370% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.06 (COL$13,502) | COL$18,226 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.41 (COL$6,203) | COL$12,462 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.37 (COL$14,831) | COL$14,784 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.73 (COL$7,632) | COL$6,287 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.45 (COL$6,377) | COL$4,231 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (COL$53,878) | COL$19,733 | + 173% | |
| Entertainment | + 130% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 130% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (COL$128,725) | COL$38,499 | + 234% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (COL$86,898) | COL$21,505 | + 304% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £106 (COL$467,409) | COL$98,513 | + 374% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (COL$237,106) | COL$88,525 | + 168% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (COL$38,279) | COL$21,932 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.94 (COL$12,964) | COL$6,838 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.38 (COL$19,312) | COL$4,155 | + 365% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £388 (COL$1,708,830) | COL$1,688,940 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (COL$490) | COL$194 | + 152% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (COL$146,317) | COL$111,133 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (COL$49,169) | COL$6,498 | + 657% | |
| TOTAL | + 128% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 128% more expensive than in Colombia
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