Cost of living in Spain compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 67% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (COL$67,247) | COL$27,055 | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (COL$35,763) | COL$20,466 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.53 (COL$15,092) | COL$9,006 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.86 (COL$3,675) | COL$3,148 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.40 (COL$10,273) | COL$7,394 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.69 (COL$7,236) | COL$3,412 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (COL$27,840) | COL$9,581 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.77 (COL$7,556) | COL$6,860 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 (COL$4,710) | COL$3,564 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (COL$3,847) | COL$3,411 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (COL$27,690) | COL$43,938 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.80 (COL$7,685) | COL$4,872 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (COL$3,809) | COL$2,577 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 109% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,177 (COL$5,038,324) | COL$2,663,430 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €754 (COL$3,229,133) | COL$1,389,530 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (COL$481,507) | COL$242,298 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €706 (COL$3,023,799) | COL$1,393,030 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €534 (COL$2,287,760) | COL$820,231 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €73 (COL$313,218) | COL$158,264 | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (COL$130,729) | COL$63,264 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €345 (COL$1,477,129) | COL$1,376,860 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (COL$397,392) | COL$361,235 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$32,059) | COL$18,894 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (COL$44,555) | COL$11,288 | + 295% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 22% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (COL$314,348) | COL$190,108 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (COL$126,851) | COL$127,337 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (COL$342,078) | COL$300,269 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (COL$374,972) | COL$238,297 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 44% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,105 (COL$98,914,079) | COL$65,078,200 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (COL$6,896) | COL$3,302 | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (COL$174,455) | COL$131,330 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 48% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.63 (COL$24,117) | COL$14,348 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (COL$26,360) | COL$17,994 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (COL$253,565) | COL$76,426 | + 232% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.12 (COL$17,633) | COL$19,342 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.45 (COL$10,508) | COL$11,026 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.80 (COL$11,976) | COL$16,130 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 (COL$6,358) | COL$6,425 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.86 (COL$7,979) | COL$5,335 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (COL$72,984) | COL$23,855 | + 206% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 81% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Spain | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (COL$133,582) | COL$34,107 | + 292% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (COL$68,782) | COL$24,658 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (COL$212,492) | COL$94,871 | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (COL$176,865) | COL$99,856 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (COL$40,954) | COL$26,124 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.62 (COL$11,214) | COL$8,954 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.05 (COL$17,352) | COL$4,010 | + 333% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €451 (COL$1,928,639) | COL$2,405,540 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (COL$659) | COL$227 | + 190% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (COL$197,809) | COL$112,622 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 (COL$21,291) | COL$8,255 | + 158% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Spain is 68% more expensive than in Colombia
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