- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 53% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,196 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 53 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,441 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 27 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,095 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 18 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,534 (Dirham 3.22) | Dirham 7 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,727 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 13 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,722 (Dirham 3.46) | Dirham 7 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,259 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 25 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,991 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,229 (Dirham 2.83) | Dirham 5.18 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,610 (Dirham 3.31) | Dirham 12 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,692 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 89 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,778 (Dirham 4.80) | Dirham 7 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,209 (Dirham 2.80) | Dirham 4.37 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 63% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,599,280 (Dirham 3,300) | Dirham 8,129 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,457,420 (Dirham 1,850) | Dirham 6,349 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$358,653 (Dirham 455) | Dirham 760 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,595,800 (Dirham 2,026) | Dirham 6,440 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$958,108 (Dirham 1,216) | Dirham 4,234 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$220,893 (Dirham 280) | Dirham 485 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$70,476 (Dirham 89) | Dirham 304 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,303,880 (Dirham 1,656) | Dirham 1,541 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$300,320 (Dirham 381) | Dirham 386 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,847 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 41 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,542 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 40 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 21% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$166,339 (Dirham 211) | Dirham 276 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$142,882 (Dirham 181) | Dirham 219 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$243,252 (Dirham 309) | Dirham 383 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$228,698 (Dirham 290) | Dirham 473 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 27% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$61,709,500 (Dirham 78,352) | Dirham 78,248 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,308 (Dirham 2.93) | Dirham 2.06 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$113,118 (Dirham 144) | Dirham 263 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 33% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,721 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 23 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$22,001 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 74 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$109,490 (Dirham 139) | Dirham 262 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$17,266 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 27 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,277 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 17 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,523 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 19 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,435 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,584 (Dirham 4.55) | Dirham 13 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$16,021 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 60 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 62% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$51,807 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 191 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,755 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 77 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$135,750 (Dirham 172) | Dirham 296 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$93,256 (Dirham 118) | Dirham 382 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$19,900 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 65 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,745 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 21 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,723 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 45 | - 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,594,070 (Dirham 2,024) | Dirham 2,077 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$221 (Dirham 0.28) | Dirham 0.71 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$109,421 (Dirham 139) | Dirham 441 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,098 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 19 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 51% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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