Cost of living in Colombia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Colombia is 35% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Colombia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$35,926 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 52 | - 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$26,648 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 34 | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,705 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 18 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,545 (Dirham 4.30) | Dirham 7 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$9,776 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 14 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,171 (Dirham 3.95) | Dirham 5.02 | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$12,479 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 31 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,405 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,552 (Dirham 3.36) | Dirham 3.98 | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,084 (Dirham 3.86) | Dirham 11 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$47,778 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 80 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,561 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,694 (Dirham 3.49) | Dirham 4.99 | - 30% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Colombia is 68% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Colombia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,431,470 (Dirham 3,246) | Dirham 9,431 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,816,540 (Dirham 1,718) | Dirham 5,945 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$334,934 (Dirham 317) | Dirham 797 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,939,220 (Dirham 1,835) | Dirham 6,217 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,047,990 (Dirham 991) | Dirham 4,162 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$234,976 (Dirham 222) | Dirham 568 | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$74,151 (Dirham 70) | Dirham 283 | - 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,386,040 (Dirham 1,311) | Dirham 837 | + 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$444,453 (Dirham 420) | Dirham 338 | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,857 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 47 | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,400 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 35 | - 62% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Colombia is 27% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Colombia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$205,158 (Dirham 194) | Dirham 238 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$139,363 (Dirham 132) | Dirham 208 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$358,761 (Dirham 339) | Dirham 350 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$301,004 (Dirham 285) | Dirham 366 | - 22% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Colombia is 31% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Colombia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$73,975,400 (Dirham 69,982) | Dirham 117,172 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,009 (Dirham 3.79) | Dirham 2.92 | + 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$147,580 (Dirham 140) | Dirham 227 | - 39% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Colombia is 30% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Colombia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$21,178 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 13 | + 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$27,786 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 30 | - 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$120,452 (Dirham 114) | Dirham 285 | - 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$24,902 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 27 | - 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,232 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 17 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$19,846 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 22 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,145 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,086 (Dirham 5.76) | Dirham 13 | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$32,498 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 38 | - 19% | |
Entertainment | - 61% | |||
Entertainment in Colombia is 61% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Colombia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$51,543 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 194 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$30,038 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 92 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$134,433 (Dirham 127) | Dirham 396 | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$125,396 (Dirham 119) | Dirham 378 | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$33,247 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 76 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,735 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 22 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,952 (Dirham 5.63) | Dirham 36 | - 85% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,545,900 (Dirham 2,408) | Dirham 1,944 | + 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$203 (Dirham 0.19) | Dirham 0.78 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$112,857 (Dirham 107) | Dirham 274 | - 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,009 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 18 | - 52% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 49% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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