Cost of living in Colombia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 31% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Colombia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$32,858 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 41 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$26,131 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 31 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,028 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 15 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,425 (Dirham 4.05) | Dirham 7 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,324 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 15 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,675 (Dirham 4.28) | Dirham 4.91 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$12,463 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,634 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,864 (Dirham 3.54) | Dirham 3.79 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,672 (Dirham 3.36) | Dirham 10 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$47,809 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 63 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,442 (Dirham 5.90) | Dirham 8 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,645 (Dirham 3.34) | Dirham 4.48 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 72% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Colombia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,172,010 (Dirham 2,905) | Dirham 9,964 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,687,430 (Dirham 1,545) | Dirham 6,974 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$293,430 (Dirham 269) | Dirham 885 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,796,530 (Dirham 1,645) | Dirham 5,940 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$991,435 (Dirham 908) | Dirham 3,950 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$216,454 (Dirham 198) | Dirham 588 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$68,682 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 327 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,406,410 (Dirham 1,288) | Dirham 878 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$552,212 (Dirham 506) | Dirham 342 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,597 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 45 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$18,117 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 37 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 26% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Colombia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$191,103 (Dirham 175) | Dirham 203 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$133,514 (Dirham 122) | Dirham 185 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$338,768 (Dirham 310) | Dirham 343 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$254,648 (Dirham 233) | Dirham 340 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 10% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Colombia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$73,516,800 (Dirham 67,323) | Dirham 96,595 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,195 (Dirham 3.84) | Dirham 3.02 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$141,814 (Dirham 130) | Dirham 96 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 38% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Colombia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,111 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 13 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$24,322 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 30 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$103,560 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 272 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$20,630 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 28 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,202 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 17 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$17,714 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 23 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,659 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,871 (Dirham 5.38) | Dirham 12 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$30,481 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 43 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 61% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Colombia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$43,906 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 169 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$29,141 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 93 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$118,155 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 320 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$113,874 (Dirham 104) | Dirham 297 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$31,671 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 80 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,087 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 21 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,649 (Dirham 4.26) | Dirham 40 | - 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,635,080 (Dirham 2,413) | Dirham 1,944 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$200 (Dirham 0.18) | Dirham 0.73 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$130,590 (Dirham 120) | Dirham 260 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$11,669 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 46% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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