- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Nigeria
- Montería
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Montería, Colombia compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montería (Colombia) is 22% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$7,500 (955 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$13,348 (1,699 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,049 (1,025 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,448 (312 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,075 (519 ₦) | 707 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,123 (398 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,706 (1,108 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$7,397 (942 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,950 (630 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,332 (297 ₦) | 343 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$24,850 (3,163 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,683 (469 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,250 (414 ₦) | 427 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Montería (Colombia) is 43% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,412,500 (179,808 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,000,000 (127,298 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$250,000 (31,824 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$913,826 (116,328 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$800,000 (101,838 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$200,000 (25,460 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$60,000 (7,638 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$900,000 (114,568 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$174,528 (22,217 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 922 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,256 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Montería (Colombia) is 52% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$230,625 (29,358 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 292% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$120,000 (15,276 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$200,000 (25,460 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 22,453 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Montería (Colombia) is 3% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 4,400,620 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,627 (334 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$83,200 (10,591 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,181 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Montería (Colombia) is 55% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$40,000 (5,092 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 376% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$60,000 (7,638 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | + 231% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$70,000 (8,911 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 2,065 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 683 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 981 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 388 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,500 (573 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$15,000 (1,909 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Montería (Colombia) is 21% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$90,000 (11,457 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,000 (3,182 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 4,000 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$180,000 (22,914 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,220 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,167 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 489 ₦ | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 241,495 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 43 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 14,905 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,000 (636 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 270 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Montería (Colombia) is 10% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,530,000 ₦
in Abuja
you would need to make just about 1,377,172 ₦
(COL$10,818,496)
in Montería.
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