- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Ethiopia
- Neiva
- Addis Ababa
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Cost of living in Neiva, Colombia compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Neiva (Colombia) is 23% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$7,000 (70 Birr) | 161 Birr | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,000 (149 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$9,000 (90 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$1,000 (10 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 57% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$4,200 (42 Birr) | 50 Birr | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$1,000 (10 Birr) | 26 Birr | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$3,000 (30 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,000 (40 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,000 (30 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 104% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$1,700 (17 Birr) | 18 Birr | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$30,000 (299 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 62% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$4,500 (45 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,000 (20 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 27% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Neiva (Colombia) is 40% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,203,670 (11,990 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 18,922 Birr | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$200,000 (1,992 Birr) | 2,519 Birr | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 16,258 Birr | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 10,556 Birr | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 2,887 Birr | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$62,500 (623 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 76% | |
40” flat screen TV | COL$1,250,000 (12,451 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$150,000 (1,494 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$28,000 (279 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 194% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$20,000 (199 Birr) | 179 Birr | + 12% | |
Clothes | + 67% | |||
Clothes in Neiva (Colombia) is 67% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$300,000 (2,988 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 326% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$180,000 (1,793 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | + 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$280,000 (2,789 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$170,000 (1,693 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | - 16% | |
Transportation | + 63% | |||
Transportation in Neiva (Colombia) is 63% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 754,439 Birr | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,089 (21 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$179,600 (1,789 Birr) | 645 Birr | + 177% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 287 Birr | - | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Neiva (Colombia) is 9% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$8,000 (80 Birr) | 84 Birr | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 80 Birr | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 522 Birr | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$13,000 (129 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$6,000 (60 Birr) | 100 Birr | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,000 (110 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$10,000 (100 Birr) | 42 Birr | + 139% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,000 (40 Birr) | 51 Birr | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$7,500 (75 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 32% | |
Entertainment | - 64% | |||
Entertainment in Neiva (Colombia) is 64% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$20,500 (204 Birr) | 313 Birr | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,500 (214 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$40,000 (398 Birr) | 3,980 Birr | - 90% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$90,000 (896 Birr) | 978 Birr | - 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$12,000 (120 Birr) | 120 Birr | - 0% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,000 (40 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$2,250 (22 Birr) | 30 Birr | - 26% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 12,116 Birr | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$300 (2.99 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$50,000 (498 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 66% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,000 (40 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Neiva (Colombia) is 19% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
103,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 83,902 Birr
(COL$8,423,201)
in Neiva.
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