- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Ivory Coast
- Montería
- Abobo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Montería, Colombia compared to Abobo, Ivory Coast
Currency:
Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Montería (Colombia) is 3% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$7,500 (1,447 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$13,348 (2,575 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,049 (1,553 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,448 (472 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | COL$4,075 (786 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,123 (602 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,706 (1,679 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$7,397 (1,427 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,950 (955 Franc) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,332 (450 Franc) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$24,850 (4,793 Franc) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,683 (710 Franc) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,250 (627 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Montería (Colombia) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,412,500 (272,439 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,000,000 (192,877 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$250,000 (48,219 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$913,826 (176,256 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$800,000 (154,302 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$200,000 (38,575 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$60,000 (11,573 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | COL$900,000 (173,590 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$174,528 (33,663 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Montería (Colombia) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$230,625 (44,482 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$120,000 (23,145 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$200,000 (38,575 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Montería (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,627 (507 Franc) | 2,378 Franc | - 79% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$83,200 (16,047 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Montería (Colombia) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$40,000 (7,715 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$60,000 (11,573 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$70,000 (13,501 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,500 (868 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$15,000 (2,893 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Montería (Colombia) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$90,000 (17,359 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,000 (4,822 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$180,000 (34,718 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,000 (964 Franc) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on January 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Montería (Colombia) is 27% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
827,000 Franc
in Abobo
you would need to make just about 607,458 Franc
(COL$3,149,453)
in Montería.
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