- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 104% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (COL$41,317) | COL$12,122 | + 241% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.62 (COL$22,088) | COL$15,466 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.65 (COL$14,321) | COL$6,931 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (COL$3,410) | COL$2,496 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.70 (COL$10,607) | COL$4,803 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.94 (COL$7,636) | COL$2,674 | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.49 (COL$17,629) | COL$7,114 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.97 (COL$7,743) | COL$5,096 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 (COL$3,375) | COL$2,160 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.81 (COL$7,123) | COL$2,692 | + 165% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (COL$33,867) | COL$33,250 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 (COL$7,131) | COL$3,676 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (COL$3,589) | COL$2,243 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 152% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,837 (COL$7,213,766) | COL$2,520,990 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,198 (COL$4,705,474) | COL$1,432,830 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £151 (COL$592,451) | COL$312,198 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,122 (COL$4,404,337) | COL$1,590,080 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £768 (COL$3,017,260) | COL$953,826 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £153 (COL$601,256) | COL$208,535 | + 188% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (COL$83,209) | COL$70,634 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £335 (COL$1,315,128) | COL$1,296,000 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £84 (COL$331,441) | COL$298,917 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (COL$25,040) | COL$18,554 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (COL$43,314) | COL$12,629 | + 243% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 9% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £64 (COL$249,723) | COL$173,372 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (COL$126,991) | COL$129,668 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (COL$275,818) | COL$256,781 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (COL$278,291) | COL$231,603 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 135% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,212 (COL$71,519,916) | COL$60,090,600 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.23 (COL$4,845) | COL$2,360 | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £95 (COL$373,786) | COL$113,104 | + 230% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 30% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.22 (COL$12,626) | COL$17,079 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (COL$32,155) | COL$20,457 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £71 (COL$276,989) | COL$115,867 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.41 (COL$13,375) | COL$17,415 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (COL$5,967) | COL$13,117 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.24 (COL$12,707) | COL$14,983 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 (COL$6,914) | COL$6,384 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.53 (COL$5,994) | COL$3,981 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (COL$49,543) | COL$17,404 | + 185% | |
| Entertainment | + 107% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 107% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (COL$120,112) | COL$56,299 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (COL$81,950) | COL$24,220 | + 238% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £116 (COL$455,271) | COL$133,988 | + 240% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (COL$219,518) | COL$98,688 | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (COL$35,834) | COL$20,040 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.95 (COL$11,602) | COL$5,906 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.35 (COL$17,095) | COL$6,681 | + 156% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £402 (COL$1,579,714) | COL$1,628,890 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (COL$587) | COL$227 | + 158% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (COL$170,075) | COL$110,127 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (COL$40,024) | COL$5,149 | + 677% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 114% more expensive than in Colombia
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