Cost of living in Colombia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 37% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Colombia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$33,609 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 40 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$25,705 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 30 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,498 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 14 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,396 (Dirham 3.66) | Dirham 6 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,111 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 14 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,930 (Dirham 3.27) | Dirham 4.95 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$12,073 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 19 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,823 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,496 (Dirham 2.91) | Dirham 3.72 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,603 (Dirham 3.00) | Dirham 10 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$49,286 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 60 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,843 (Dirham 4.87) | Dirham 8 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,220 (Dirham 2.68) | Dirham 4.47 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 76% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Colombia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,076,590 (Dirham 2,564) | Dirham 9,626 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,526,600 (Dirham 1,272) | Dirham 7,145 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$282,823 (Dirham 236) | Dirham 754 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,746,670 (Dirham 1,455) | Dirham 5,821 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$964,419 (Dirham 804) | Dirham 4,054 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$186,441 (Dirham 155) | Dirham 546 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$70,734 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 348 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,451,730 (Dirham 1,210) | Dirham 1,109 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$449,268 (Dirham 374) | Dirham 336 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,716 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 44 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,896 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 36 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 37% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Colombia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$198,936 (Dirham 166) | Dirham 191 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$126,323 (Dirham 105) | Dirham 193 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$321,275 (Dirham 268) | Dirham 331 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$248,008 (Dirham 207) | Dirham 341 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Colombia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$68,740,200 (Dirham 57,281) | Dirham 91,361 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,753 (Dirham 3.13) | Dirham 3.78 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$142,199 (Dirham 118) | Dirham 89 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 48% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Colombia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,684 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 23 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$23,255 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 37 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$95,730 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 283 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$18,331 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 26 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,960 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 16 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$18,152 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,559 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 12 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,982 (Dirham 4.98) | Dirham 9 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$28,724 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 39 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 64% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Colombia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$44,079 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 186 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$29,928 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 92 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$137,911 (Dirham 115) | Dirham 332 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$113,750 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 275 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$30,685 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 76 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,275 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 21 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,363 (Dirham 3.64) | Dirham 41 | - 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,605,450 (Dirham 2,171) | Dirham 1,989 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$243 (Dirham 0.20) | Dirham 0.69 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$113,274 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 265 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,984 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 53% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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