- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Greece
- Pereira
- Kavala
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Pereira (Colombia) and Kavala (Greece)
| Food | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pereira (Colombia) is 54% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | COL$7,500 (€2.94) | €20 | 85% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$11,613 (€4.55) | €5 | 9% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | COL$5,600 (€2.19) | €2.50 | 12% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$1,822 (€0.71) | €1.03 | 31% |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$3,625 (€1.42) | €3.60 | 61% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$1,600 (€0.63) | €1.10 | 43% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$2,800 (€1.10) | €4.25 | 74% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,750 (€1.86) | €1.45 | 28% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,400 (€1.33) | €0.50 | 166% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | COL$1,960 (€0.77) | €2 | 62% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$31,000 (€12.14) | €7.50 | 62% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,513 (€1.38) | €1.75 | 21% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,813 (€0.71) | €1.50 | 53% |
| Housing | 7% | ||
| Housing in Pereira (Colombia) is 7% more expensive than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | COL$900,000 (€352) | €250 | 41% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$183,333 (€72) | €120 | 40% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | COL$100,000 (€39) | €25 | 57% |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,312,500 (€514) | €525 | 2% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | COL$200,000 (€78) | €200 | 61% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$4,000 (€1.57) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$3,833 (€1.50) | €5 | 70% |
| Clothes | 42% | ||
| Clothes in Pereira (Colombia) is 42% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | COL$152,000 (€60) | - | - |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | COL$102,000 (€40) | €100 | 60% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | COL$176,000 (€69) | €60 | 15% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | COL$109,286 (€43) | - | - |
| Transportation | 6% | ||
| Transportation in Pereira (Colombia) is 6% more expensive than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$57,500,000 (€22,510) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,716 (€1.45) | €1.73 | 16% |
| monthly ticket public transport | COL$94,975 (€37) | €30 | 24% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | COL$41,245 (€16.15) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 14% | ||
| Personal Care in Pereira (Colombia) is 14% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | COL$25,500 (€9.98) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$16,600 (€6.50) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$7,687 (€3.01) | €4 | 25% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,850 (€4.25) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,750 (€3.03) | €3.50 | 13% |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,375 (€2.10) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$9,143 (€3.58) | €10 | 64% |
| Entertainment | 35% | ||
| Entertainment in Pereira (Colombia) is 35% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$20,714 (€8.11) | €20 | 59% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$16,625 (€6.51) | €16 | 59% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$60,000 (€23) | €30 | 22% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | COL$90,000 (€35) | €33 | 8% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$10,000 (€3.91) | €8 | 51% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,750 (€1.86) | €3 | 38% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | COL$4,286 (€1.68) | €2.75 | 39% |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$329,500 (€129) | €180 | 28% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$260 (€0.10) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | COL$47,222 (€18.49) | €40 | 54% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | COL$3,780 (€1.48) | €3 | 51% |
| TOTAL | 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 321 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 09, 2013.
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Cost of living in Pereira (Colombia) is 24% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€500
in Kavala
you would need to make just about €379
(COL$968,915)
in Pereira.