Cost of living in Spain compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 101% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (COL$62,565) | COL$22,269 | + 181% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (COL$34,514) | COL$17,247 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.39 (COL$14,956) | COL$7,185 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (COL$3,611) | COL$2,726 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.34 (COL$10,299) | COL$5,367 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.62 (COL$7,147) | COL$2,715 | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (COL$27,518) | COL$7,914 | + 248% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.65 (COL$7,267) | COL$5,404 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (COL$4,954) | COL$2,157 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 (COL$3,875) | COL$2,969 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$29,398) | COL$40,869 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.61 (COL$7,077) | COL$4,266 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (COL$3,809) | COL$2,120 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 120% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,211 (COL$5,336,340) | COL$2,523,890 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €768 (COL$3,383,489) | COL$1,196,580 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €108 (COL$474,161) | COL$229,366 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €750 (COL$3,304,562) | COL$1,468,330 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €538 (COL$2,369,968) | COL$824,213 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (COL$342,883) | COL$155,346 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (COL$128,273) | COL$71,782 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €345 (COL$1,520,538) | COL$1,190,180 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (COL$404,610) | COL$327,493 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$30,483) | COL$18,465 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (COL$44,929) | COL$10,516 | + 327% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 53% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (COL$330,402) | COL$165,539 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (COL$134,221) | COL$102,111 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (COL$336,377) | COL$247,455 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (COL$374,170) | COL$203,245 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 57% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,253 (COL$102,484,279) | COL$59,910,100 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (COL$5,377) | COL$2,368 | + 127% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (COL$186,680) | COL$129,448 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 49% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (COL$26,886) | COL$15,534 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (COL$28,551) | COL$13,506 | + 111% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (COL$257,899) | COL$84,284 | + 206% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.14 (COL$18,225) | COL$17,459 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.40 (COL$10,571) | COL$12,331 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 (COL$13,044) | COL$15,331 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (COL$5,907) | COL$6,195 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (COL$8,550) | COL$4,758 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (COL$63,867) | COL$20,966 | + 205% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 118% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (COL$126,092) | COL$33,481 | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (COL$69,824) | COL$23,827 | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €48 (COL$211,432) | COL$89,727 | + 136% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (COL$178,886) | COL$95,075 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (COL$39,336) | COL$22,296 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.53 (COL$11,137) | COL$7,791 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.85 (COL$16,983) | COL$3,463 | + 390% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €476 (COL$2,097,990) | COL$1,793,200 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (COL$979) | COL$240 | + 309% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (COL$208,037) | COL$119,057 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.91 (COL$21,661) | COL$8,246 | + 163% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Spain is 90% more expensive than in Colombia
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