Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Colombia
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Food | + 68% | |||
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Food in United Kingdom is 68% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
United Kingdom | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (COL$66,203) | COL$35,926 | + 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (COL$38,231) | COL$26,648 | + 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.26 (COL$21,042) | COL$10,705 | + 97% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.20 (COL$5,925) | COL$4,545 | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.63 (COL$17,927) | COL$9,776 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.28 (COL$11,257) | COL$4,171 | + 170% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.34 (COL$26,343) | COL$12,479 | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.13 (COL$10,498) | COL$9,405 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.89 (COL$4,408) | COL$3,552 | + 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.97 (COL$9,707) | COL$4,084 | + 138% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (COL$49,702) | COL$47,778 | + 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.36 (COL$11,658) | COL$6,561 | + 78% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (COL$5,154) | COL$3,694 | + 40% | |
Housing | + 241% | |||
Housing in United Kingdom is 241% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
United Kingdom | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,997 (COL$9,859,149) | COL$3,431,470 | + 187% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,637 (COL$8,080,801) | COL$1,816,540 | + 345% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £229 (COL$1,132,367) | COL$334,934 | + 238% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,818 (COL$8,974,714) | COL$1,939,220 | + 363% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,060 (COL$5,229,956) | COL$1,047,990 | + 399% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £190 (COL$936,150) | COL$234,976 | + 298% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (COL$127,782) | COL$74,151 | + 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | £324 (COL$1,600,375) | COL$1,386,040 | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (COL$409,880) | COL$444,453 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (COL$32,187) | COL$21,857 | + 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 (COL$78,426) | COL$14,400 | + 445% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in United Kingdom is 31% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
United Kingdom | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £73 (COL$360,247) | COL$205,158 | + 76% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (COL$160,211) | COL$139,363 | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £81 (COL$399,081) | COL$358,761 | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £83 (COL$407,812) | COL$301,004 | + 35% | |
Transportation | + 129% | |||
Transportation in United Kingdom is 129% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
United Kingdom | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,126 (COL$124,019,871) | COL$73,975,400 | + 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 (COL$7,130) | COL$4,009 | + 78% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £85 (COL$417,384) | COL$147,580 | + 183% | |
Personal Care | + 42% | |||
Personal Care in United Kingdom is 42% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
United Kingdom | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.04 (COL$24,897) | COL$21,178 | + 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (COL$38,772) | COL$27,786 | + 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (COL$365,038) | COL$120,452 | + 203% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.77 (COL$23,537) | COL$24,902 | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.97 (COL$9,743) | COL$14,232 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.78 (COL$18,648) | COL$19,846 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.39 (COL$11,793) | COL$8,145 | + 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.77 (COL$8,721) | COL$6,086 | + 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (COL$69,770) | COL$32,498 | + 115% | |
Entertainment | + 173% | |||
Entertainment in United Kingdom is 173% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
United Kingdom | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (COL$197,154) | COL$51,543 | + 283% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £19 (COL$94,974) | COL$30,038 | + 216% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £124 (COL$611,000) | COL$134,433 | + 355% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £69 (COL$339,994) | COL$125,396 | + 171% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (COL$52,853) | COL$33,247 | + 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.71 (COL$18,305) | COL$10,735 | + 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.75 (COL$28,406) | COL$5,952 | + 377% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £537 (COL$2,648,716) | COL$2,545,900 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.28 (COL$1,383) | COL$203 | + 582% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (COL$172,185) | COL$112,857 | + 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 (COL$67,067) | COL$9,009 | + 644% | |
TOTAL | + 134% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 134% more expensive than in Colombia
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