- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 56% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,139 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 54 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,512 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 26 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,949 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 19 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,506 (Dirham 3.04) | Dirham 7 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,738 (Dirham 5.75) | Dirham 13 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,742 (Dirham 3.33) | Dirham 7 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,242 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 26 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,103 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,159 (Dirham 2.62) | Dirham 5.18 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,638 (Dirham 3.20) | Dirham 13 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$34,074 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 93 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,728 (Dirham 4.53) | Dirham 7 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,297 (Dirham 2.79) | Dirham 4.35 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 65% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,630,470 (Dirham 3,194) | Dirham 8,161 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,429,960 (Dirham 1,736) | Dirham 6,204 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$307,599 (Dirham 373) | Dirham 759 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,616,760 (Dirham 1,963) | Dirham 6,456 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$974,830 (Dirham 1,184) | Dirham 4,334 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$218,478 (Dirham 265) | Dirham 498 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$72,777 (Dirham 88) | Dirham 307 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,314,950 (Dirham 1,596) | Dirham 1,450 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$299,405 (Dirham 363) | Dirham 388 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$17,799 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 38 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,358 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 39 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 26% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$173,925 (Dirham 211) | Dirham 272 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$130,930 (Dirham 159) | Dirham 213 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$251,201 (Dirham 305) | Dirham 379 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$228,024 (Dirham 277) | Dirham 465 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 30% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$61,912,000 (Dirham 75,165) | Dirham 78,754 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,350 (Dirham 2.85) | Dirham 2.20 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$114,444 (Dirham 139) | Dirham 258 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 34% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,439 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 21 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$22,175 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 70 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$113,924 (Dirham 138) | Dirham 269 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$16,422 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 26 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,049 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 17 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,171 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 20 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,239 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,857 (Dirham 4.68) | Dirham 13 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$17,299 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 58 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 63% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$54,259 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 192 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,209 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 77 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$127,314 (Dirham 155) | Dirham 278 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$101,097 (Dirham 123) | Dirham 368 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$19,993 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 64 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,870 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 21 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,932 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 44 | - 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,645,500 (Dirham 1,998) | Dirham 2,124 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$221 (Dirham 0.27) | Dirham 0.79 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$109,732 (Dirham 133) | Dirham 446 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,161 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 21 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 53% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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