Cost of living in Spain compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 65% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (COL$71,700) | COL$29,714 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (COL$38,367) | COL$21,911 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.55 (COL$16,059) | COL$9,455 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (COL$3,983) | COL$3,648 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.59 (COL$11,691) | COL$7,908 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.83 (COL$8,255) | COL$4,099 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (COL$28,913) | COL$10,690 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.87 (COL$8,453) | COL$7,325 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 (COL$5,317) | COL$3,342 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (COL$4,290) | COL$3,521 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$31,187) | COL$47,772 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (COL$8,322) | COL$5,072 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (COL$4,069) | COL$2,877 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 110% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,169 (COL$5,285,572) | COL$2,718,930 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €772 (COL$3,487,758) | COL$1,394,580 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (COL$554,701) | COL$253,437 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €737 (COL$3,330,326) | COL$1,675,700 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €553 (COL$2,501,052) | COL$925,100 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €85 (COL$385,377) | COL$164,886 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (COL$133,675) | COL$67,316 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €366 (COL$1,654,421) | COL$1,439,120 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (COL$464,170) | COL$395,396 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$31,896) | COL$20,263 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (COL$48,428) | COL$12,348 | + 292% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 39% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (COL$350,107) | COL$185,873 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (COL$143,019) | COL$123,650 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (COL$378,174) | COL$334,228 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (COL$417,334) | COL$238,814 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 51% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,069 (COL$113,310,937) | COL$62,434,000 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (COL$8,164) | COL$3,356 | + 143% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (COL$171,203) | COL$135,692 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 39% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (COL$29,355) | COL$19,329 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.56 (COL$25,121) | COL$25,191 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (COL$277,270) | COL$84,713 | + 227% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.53 (COL$20,492) | COL$19,377 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.41 (COL$10,896) | COL$12,637 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.64 (COL$11,923) | COL$16,565 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 (COL$7,159) | COL$7,212 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.76 (COL$7,944) | COL$5,724 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (COL$79,391) | COL$24,958 | + 218% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 102% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (COL$145,374) | COL$35,883 | + 305% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (COL$72,597) | COL$26,993 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (COL$235,561) | COL$108,276 | + 118% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (COL$204,353) | COL$104,942 | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (COL$44,685) | COL$27,483 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.83 (COL$12,776) | COL$9,465 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.12 (COL$18,607) | COL$4,246 | + 338% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €472 (COL$2,133,877) | COL$2,342,920 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (COL$898) | COL$212 | + 323% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (COL$211,647) | COL$117,058 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.04 (COL$22,780) | COL$8,445 | + 170% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2022.
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Cost of living in Spain is 74% more expensive than in Colombia
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