- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 101% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (COL$42,177) | COL$12,615 | + 234% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.66 (COL$22,744) | COL$16,029 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.79 (COL$15,209) | COL$7,778 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (COL$3,473) | COL$2,462 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.64 (COL$10,614) | COL$4,980 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.93 (COL$7,745) | COL$2,772 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.65 (COL$18,683) | COL$7,334 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.99 (COL$7,994) | COL$4,843 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.82 (COL$3,276) | COL$2,143 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.78 (COL$7,162) | COL$2,837 | + 152% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (COL$34,993) | COL$37,178 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.85 (COL$7,432) | COL$3,634 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.94 (COL$3,770) | COL$2,221 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 157% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,942 (COL$7,800,267) | COL$2,596,240 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,248 (COL$5,010,805) | COL$1,429,670 | + 250% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £159 (COL$639,895) | COL$319,100 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,243 (COL$4,990,884) | COL$1,695,740 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £826 (COL$3,318,592) | COL$976,296 | + 240% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £122 (COL$492,003) | COL$221,142 | + 122% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (COL$88,933) | COL$76,928 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £341 (COL$1,369,685) | COL$1,283,440 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 (COL$344,783) | COL$300,594 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (COL$26,514) | COL$18,047 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (COL$44,049) | COL$14,753 | + 199% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 19% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £66 (COL$266,445) | COL$164,388 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (COL$130,062) | COL$124,821 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £73 (COL$292,153) | COL$259,746 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 (COL$299,271) | COL$221,100 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 146% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 146% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,837 (COL$75,657,096) | COL$56,981,400 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (COL$5,097) | COL$2,419 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £98 (COL$393,260) | COL$116,354 | + 238% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 32% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.40 (COL$13,670) | COL$19,904 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (COL$33,924) | COL$19,777 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £75 (COL$301,075) | COL$100,504 | + 200% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.56 (COL$14,286) | COL$20,715 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.53 (COL$6,130) | COL$13,052 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.31 (COL$13,292) | COL$15,543 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.81 (COL$7,286) | COL$5,815 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.54 (COL$6,173) | COL$4,430 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (COL$50,199) | COL$16,681 | + 201% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 113% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (COL$125,602) | COL$49,667 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (COL$85,089) | COL$23,553 | + 261% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £107 (COL$429,027) | COL$150,732 | + 185% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (COL$229,655) | COL$100,249 | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (COL$36,459) | COL$18,328 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.03 (COL$12,183) | COL$6,068 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.48 (COL$18,012) | COL$5,845 | + 208% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £400 (COL$1,607,222) | COL$1,728,520 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 (COL$649) | COL$274 | + 137% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £45 (COL$178,832) | COL$104,934 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (COL$42,135) | COL$5,482 | + 669% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 120% more expensive than in Colombia
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