- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 59% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,607 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 59 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$16,074 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 28 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,778 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 21 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,462 (Dirham 2.90) | Dirham 7 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,980 (Dirham 5.87) | Dirham 13 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,772 (Dirham 3.27) | Dirham 7 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,334 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 27 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,843 (Dirham 5.71) | Dirham 10 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,143 (Dirham 2.52) | Dirham 4.90 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,837 (Dirham 3.34) | Dirham 15 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$37,178 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 111 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,634 (Dirham 4.28) | Dirham 7 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,221 (Dirham 2.62) | Dirham 4.58 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 64% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,596,240 (Dirham 3,059) | Dirham 8,102 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,429,670 (Dirham 1,685) | Dirham 6,041 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$319,100 (Dirham 376) | Dirham 731 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,695,740 (Dirham 1,998) | Dirham 6,095 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$976,296 (Dirham 1,150) | Dirham 4,475 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$221,142 (Dirham 261) | Dirham 517 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$77,717 (Dirham 92) | Dirham 306 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,283,440 (Dirham 1,512) | Dirham 1,466 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$300,594 (Dirham 354) | Dirham 429 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,047 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 39 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,753 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 39 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 35% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$164,388 (Dirham 194) | Dirham 271 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$124,821 (Dirham 147) | Dirham 225 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$259,746 (Dirham 306) | Dirham 437 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$221,100 (Dirham 261) | Dirham 514 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 28% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$56,981,400 (Dirham 67,138) | Dirham 76,503 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,420 (Dirham 2.85) | Dirham 2.32 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$116,354 (Dirham 137) | Dirham 236 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 40% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$19,904 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 26 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$19,777 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 72 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$100,504 (Dirham 118) | Dirham 294 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$20,715 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 28 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,052 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 16 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,543 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 21 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,815 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 11 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,430 (Dirham 5.22) | Dirham 13 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$16,681 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 65 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 64% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$49,667 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 198 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,247 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 81 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$150,732 (Dirham 178) | Dirham 414 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$100,249 (Dirham 118) | Dirham 352 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$18,328 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 67 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,068 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 23 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,750 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 42 | - 84% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,728,520 (Dirham 2,037) | Dirham 1,980 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$274 (Dirham 0.32) | Dirham 0.92 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$106,566 (Dirham 126) | Dirham 464 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,482 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 21 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 54% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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