Cost of living in Manizales, Colombia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manizales (Colombia) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,400 (C$4.83) | C$20 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$13,030 (C$5.07) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,079 (C$2.76) | C$5.84 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,211 (C$0.86) | C$1.98 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,101 (C$1.60) | C$4.48 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,478 (C$0.96) | C$3.04 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,293 (C$2.45) | C$10 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,699 (C$2.22) | C$4.24 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,280 (C$0.89) | C$3.76 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,469 (C$0.96) | C$3.41 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$33,181 (C$13) | C$19 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,057 (C$1.19) | C$2.48 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,840 (C$0.72) | C$1.93 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Manizales (Colombia) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,772,770 (C$690) | C$2,136 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$970,024 (C$378) | C$1,241 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$254,043 (C$99) | C$133 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$994,276 (C$387) | C$1,120 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$619,283 (C$241) | C$806 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$139,825 (C$54) | C$66 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$68,852 (C$27) | C$54 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,203,370 (C$469) | C$311 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$264,339 (C$103) | C$97 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,453 (C$5.24) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,676 (C$6) | C$25 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Manizales (Colombia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$173,740 (C$68) | C$60 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$111,357 (C$43) | C$39 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$237,554 (C$92) | C$98 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$161,795 (C$63) | C$117 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Manizales (Colombia) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$41,869,900 (C$16,303) | C$22,935 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,676 (C$1.04) | C$1.42 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$107,936 (C$42) | C$67 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$18,070 (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Manizales (Colombia) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$9,588 (C$3.73) | C$8 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$9,774 (C$3.81) | C$22 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$103,906 (C$40) | C$77 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$16,496 (C$6) | C$6 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$9,185 (C$3.58) | C$3.85 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,385 (C$4.82) | C$4.28 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,482 (C$1.75) | C$3.11 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,718 (C$1.45) | C$2.46 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$9,885 (C$3.85) | C$20 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Manizales (Colombia) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$37,946 (C$15) | C$52 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$14,505 (C$5.65) | C$26 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$125,274 (C$49) | C$117 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$75,975 (C$30) | C$96 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$14,787 (C$5.76) | C$9 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,502 (C$1.75) | C$5.42 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,571 (C$1.78) | C$7 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,759,660 (C$685) | C$647 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$220 (C$0.09) | C$0.83 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$86,903 (C$34) | C$35 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,742 (C$2.24) | C$11 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Manizales (Colombia) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,200 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,877 (COL$7,389,274) in Manizales.
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