Cost of living in Manizales, Colombia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manizales (Colombia) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,120 (C$7) | C$20 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,669 (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,995 (C$2.79) | C$5.78 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,484 (C$0.87) | C$1.98 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,441 (C$1.90) | C$4.18 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,986 (C$1.39) | C$3.04 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,526 (C$2.98) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,014 (C$2.10) | C$4.24 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,870 (C$1.35) | C$3.76 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,455 (C$1.21) | C$3.41 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$43,086 (C$15) | C$19 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,511 (C$1.58) | C$2.48 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,704 (C$1.64) | C$1.93 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Manizales (Colombia) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,803,190 (C$630) | C$2,136 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$973,960 (C$340) | C$1,241 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$215,037 (C$75) | C$133 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$975,476 (C$341) | C$1,120 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$595,200 (C$208) | C$806 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$129,453 (C$45) | C$66 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,904 (C$25) | C$54 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,197,290 (C$418) | C$311 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$254,954 (C$89) | C$97 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$23,320 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,968 (C$5.58) | C$25 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Manizales (Colombia) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$192,605 (C$67) | C$60 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$136,786 (C$48) | C$39 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$261,419 (C$91) | C$98 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$202,979 (C$71) | C$117 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Manizales (Colombia) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$45,930,400 (C$16,047) | C$22,935 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,578 (C$0.90) | C$1.39 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$99,252 (C$35) | C$67 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$17,542 (C$6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Manizales (Colombia) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$11,164 (C$3.90) | C$8 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$12,585 (C$4.40) | C$22 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$87,499 (C$31) | C$77 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,141 (C$5.99) | C$6 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$10,954 (C$3.83) | C$3.85 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$13,296 (C$4.65) | C$4.28 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,417 (C$1.54) | C$3.11 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,680 (C$1.29) | C$2.46 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$16,757 (C$5.85) | C$20 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Manizales (Colombia) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$42,400 (C$15) | C$52 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$16,525 (C$5.77) | C$26 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$119,619 (C$42) | C$117 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$78,528 (C$27) | C$96 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,203 (C$7) | C$9 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,967 (C$2.08) | C$5.42 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,716 (C$1.65) | C$7 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,839,400 (C$643) | C$647 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$222 (C$0.08) | C$0.83 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$104,517 (C$37) | C$35 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,612 (C$1.96) | C$11 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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