- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Canada
- Manizales
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Manizales, Colombia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manizales (Colombia) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$9,106 (C$4.12) | C$15 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$14,665 (C$7) | C$9 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,943 (C$3.14) | C$5.69 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,154 (C$0.97) | C$2.05 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,772 (C$2.16) | C$4.81 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,076 (C$0.94) | C$2.90 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,485 (C$2.93) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,262 (C$1.93) | C$4.00 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,149 (C$0.97) | C$3.34 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,535 (C$1.15) | C$3.36 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,275 (C$15) | C$16 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,168 (C$1.43) | C$2.41 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,248 (C$1.02) | C$2.01 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Manizales (Colombia) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,526,120 (C$690) | C$1,651 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$898,943 (C$406) | C$1,142 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$255,481 (C$115) | C$102 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$920,000 (C$416) | C$1,038 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$510,164 (C$231) | C$779 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$170,500 (C$77) | C$66 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$70,520 (C$32) | C$39 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,422,950 (C$643) | C$351 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$233,585 (C$106) | C$86 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$11,902 (C$5.38) | C$9 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$6,281 (C$2.84) | C$22 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Manizales (Colombia) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$155,556 (C$70) | C$59 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$138,764 (C$63) | C$40 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$177,170 (C$80) | C$93 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$134,000 (C$61) | C$92 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Manizales (Colombia) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$36,814,000 (C$16,640) | C$22,749 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,190 (C$0.99) | C$1.27 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$108,661 (C$49) | C$65 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$21,705 (C$10) | C$31 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Manizales (Colombia) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$9,284 (C$4.20) | C$8 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$8,000 (C$3.62) | C$20 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$130,000 (C$59) | C$96 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$16,048 (C$7) | C$6 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$9,299 (C$4.20) | C$3.72 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,410 (C$5.61) | C$2.83 | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,578 (C$2.07) | C$3.09 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,211 (C$1.90) | C$2.46 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$10,694 (C$4.83) | C$19 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Manizales (Colombia) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$40,038 (C$18) | C$46 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$15,143 (C$7) | C$26 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$86,505 (C$39) | C$101 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$97,805 (C$44) | C$85 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$12,952 (C$5.85) | C$8 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$3,560 (C$1.61) | C$5.34 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,514 (C$2.04) | C$5.67 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$2,700,000 (C$1,220) | C$549 | + 122% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$261 (C$0.12) | C$1.04 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$86,429 (C$39) | C$35 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,304 (C$2.40) | C$11 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 368 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Manizales (Colombia) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$5,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,988
(COL$6,610,304)
in Manizales.
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