- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Canada
- Manizales
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Manizales, Colombia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manizales (Colombia) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$9,242 (C$3.94) | C$14 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$13,815 (C$5.88) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,268 (C$3.10) | C$6 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,196 (C$0.94) | C$2.38 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,701 (C$2.00) | C$4.26 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$1,860 (C$0.79) | C$2.62 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$5,728 (C$2.44) | C$9 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,476 (C$1.91) | C$3.73 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,282 (C$0.97) | C$2.90 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,384 (C$1.02) | C$2.89 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$30,821 (C$13) | C$16 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,239 (C$1.38) | C$2.31 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,030 (C$0.86) | C$1.76 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Manizales (Colombia) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,720,480 (C$733) | C$1,186 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$897,846 (C$382) | C$982 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$213,377 (C$91) | C$117 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$925,366 (C$394) | C$919 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$535,829 (C$228) | C$695 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$165,248 (C$70) | C$64 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$71,355 (C$30) | C$39 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,509,630 (C$643) | C$392 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$214,748 (C$91) | C$111 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$9,552 (C$4.07) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$8,948 (C$3.81) | C$26 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Manizales (Colombia) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$156,054 (C$66) | C$61 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$122,226 (C$52) | C$41 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$143,347 (C$61) | C$95 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$130,565 (C$56) | C$87 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Manizales (Colombia) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$39,766,100 (C$16,936) | C$22,684 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,409 (C$1.03) | C$1.19 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$120,947 (C$52) | C$47 | + 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$17,849 (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Manizales (Colombia) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$11,042 (C$4.70) | C$8 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$8,000 (C$3.41) | C$20 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$130,000 (C$55) | C$85 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$13,819 (C$5.89) | C$7 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$9,819 (C$4.18) | C$3.90 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,866 (C$5.05) | C$3.90 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,809 (C$2.47) | C$3.21 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,461 (C$1.90) | C$2.46 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$11,443 (C$4.87) | C$19 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Manizales (Colombia) is 76% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$39,638 (C$17) | C$44 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$15,465 (C$7) | C$26 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$97,367 (C$41) | C$84 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$107,079 (C$46) | C$90 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$12,359 (C$5.26) | C$9 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$3,241 (C$1.38) | C$5.98 | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,856 (C$1.64) | C$5.61 | - 71% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$343,974 (C$146) | C$141 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$262 (C$0.11) | C$2.00 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$84,978 (C$36) | C$34 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,315 (C$2.26) | C$10 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 141 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Manizales (Colombia) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,031
(COL$4,769,461)
in Manizales.
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