Cost of living in Colombia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 61% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$21,029 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 55 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,901 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 27 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,213 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 19 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,716 (Dirham 2.57) | Dirham 7 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,417 (Dirham 5.12) | Dirham 14 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,547 (Dirham 2.41) | Dirham 7 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,664 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 28 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,158 (Dirham 4.87) | Dirham 9 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,170 (Dirham 2.05) | Dirham 5.02 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,883 (Dirham 2.72) | Dirham 14 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,141 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 84 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,099 (Dirham 3.87) | Dirham 8 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,140 (Dirham 2.02) | Dirham 4.13 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 71% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,527,000 (Dirham 2,388) | Dirham 7,418 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,183,440 (Dirham 1,118) | Dirham 4,974 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$226,537 (Dirham 214) | Dirham 676 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,506,260 (Dirham 1,423) | Dirham 5,195 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$826,904 (Dirham 781) | Dirham 3,408 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$155,655 (Dirham 147) | Dirham 366 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,746 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 299 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,202,660 (Dirham 1,136) | Dirham 947 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$337,440 (Dirham 319) | Dirham 355 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$17,289 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 36 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,694 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 34 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 48% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$156,081 (Dirham 147) | Dirham 228 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$105,507 (Dirham 100) | Dirham 220 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$253,853 (Dirham 240) | Dirham 343 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$203,605 (Dirham 192) | Dirham 354 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 33% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$61,638,000 (Dirham 58,245) | Dirham 78,106 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,847 (Dirham 2.69) | Dirham 2.14 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$125,758 (Dirham 119) | Dirham 221 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 52% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,330 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 18 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$17,068 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 50 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$78,883 (Dirham 75) | Dirham 262 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,929 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 23 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,291 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 17 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,716 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 18 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,274 (Dirham 5.93) | Dirham 12 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,148 (Dirham 3.92) | Dirham 12 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$19,945 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 72 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 70% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$35,096 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 162 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$22,511 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 77 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$94,913 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 595 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$92,764 (Dirham 88) | Dirham 358 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$21,786 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 73 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,064 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 24 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,803 (Dirham 3.59) | Dirham 51 | - 93% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,779,890 (Dirham 1,682) | Dirham 1,756 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$202 (Dirham 0.19) | Dirham 0.66 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$115,702 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 335 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,926 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 21 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 60% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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