Cost of living in Spain compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 90% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (COL$55,444) | COL$19,567 | + 183% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (COL$31,478) | COL$16,963 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.45 (COL$14,218) | COL$7,009 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (COL$3,366) | COL$2,722 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.38 (COL$9,786) | COL$5,396 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.66 (COL$6,825) | COL$2,545 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (COL$26,948) | COL$7,841 | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (COL$6,884) | COL$5,102 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 (COL$4,681) | COL$2,233 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.86 (COL$3,527) | COL$2,865 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$27,176) | COL$40,783 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.59 (COL$6,550) | COL$4,112 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.85 (COL$3,518) | COL$2,099 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 114% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,290 (COL$5,315,188) | COL$2,523,750 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €809 (COL$3,334,405) | COL$1,168,490 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 (COL$448,245) | COL$231,439 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €767 (COL$3,162,014) | COL$1,442,160 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €547 (COL$2,253,102) | COL$775,637 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (COL$329,208) | COL$161,488 | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (COL$119,499) | COL$75,386 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €353 (COL$1,455,725) | COL$1,196,340 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (COL$400,248) | COL$323,824 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$29,917) | COL$16,233 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (COL$43,417) | COL$12,445 | + 249% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 52% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (COL$324,772) | COL$156,577 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (COL$129,047) | COL$98,996 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (COL$321,232) | COL$250,351 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (COL$366,536) | COL$202,670 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 53% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,889 (COL$94,308,924) | COL$58,603,500 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (COL$5,367) | COL$2,777 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (COL$180,488) | COL$123,901 | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 44% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (COL$28,016) | COL$13,985 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (COL$27,847) | COL$18,905 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (COL$248,766) | COL$76,286 | + 226% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.95 (COL$16,261) | COL$17,664 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.58 (COL$10,628) | COL$12,198 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.83 (COL$11,642) | COL$14,678 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (COL$5,970) | COL$6,198 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.75 (COL$7,229) | COL$4,272 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (COL$58,620) | COL$20,561 | + 185% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 108% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (COL$122,023) | COL$36,941 | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (COL$66,172) | COL$22,225 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (COL$211,165) | COL$92,148 | + 129% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (COL$176,493) | COL$95,681 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (COL$37,030) | COL$21,902 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.41 (COL$9,935) | COL$7,179 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 (COL$16,565) | COL$3,831 | + 332% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €444 (COL$1,829,262) | COL$1,767,280 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (COL$791) | COL$192 | + 312% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (COL$191,968) | COL$114,001 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.98 (COL$20,513) | COL$6,848 | + 200% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2020.
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Cost of living in Spain is 83% more expensive than in Colombia
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