- Cost of Living
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- Pereira
- Aleppo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pereira, Colombia compared to Aleppo, Syria (using Black Market exchange rate)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pereira (Colombia) is 7% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,511 £ [BM] | 3,375 £ [BM] | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,859 £ [BM] | 1,263 £ [BM] | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 971 £ [BM] | 750 £ [BM] | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 351 £ [BM] | 230 £ [BM] | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 761 £ [BM] | 580 £ [BM] | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 363 £ [BM] | 175 £ [BM] | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,089 £ [BM] | 469 £ [BM] | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 744 £ [BM] | 244 £ [BM] | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 389 £ [BM] | 133 £ [BM] | + 192% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 £ [BM] | 400 £ [BM] | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,599 £ [BM] | 2,500 £ [BM] | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 491 £ [BM] | 410 £ [BM] | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 281 £ [BM] | - | - | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Pereira (Colombia) is 87% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 187,300 £ [BM] | 66,663 £ [BM] | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 108,068 £ [BM] | 34,410 £ [BM] | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 29,903 £ [BM] | 11,228 £ [BM] | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 117,189 £ [BM] | 30,000 £ [BM] | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 66,503 £ [BM] | 16,517 £ [BM] | + 303% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25,562 £ [BM] | 6,032 £ [BM] | + 324% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 9,375 £ [BM] | 7,250 £ [BM] | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 173,762 £ [BM] | 166,250 £ [BM] | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 68,616 £ [BM] | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,467 £ [BM] | 1,800 £ [BM] | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 803 £ [BM] | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 152% | |||
| Clothes in Pereira (Colombia) is 152% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 22,468 £ [BM] | 5,667 £ [BM] | + 296% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 19,714 £ [BM] | 7,968 £ [BM] | + 147% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,824 £ [BM] | 17,500 £ [BM] | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 18,427 £ [BM] | 9,048 £ [BM] | + 104% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Pereira (Colombia) is 37% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,921,275 £ [BM] | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 833 £ [BM] | 181 £ [BM] | + 359% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,513 £ [BM] | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,733 £ [BM] | 1,334 £ [BM] | + 255% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Pereira (Colombia) is 66% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,152 £ [BM] | 318 £ [BM] | + 891% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,782 £ [BM] | 1,074 £ [BM] | + 252% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 12,240 £ [BM] | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,912 £ [BM] | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,401 £ [BM] | 875 £ [BM] | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,733 £ [BM] | 900 £ [BM] | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 919 £ [BM] | 300 £ [BM] | + 206% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 576 £ [BM] | 350 £ [BM] | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,503 £ [BM] | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Pereira (Colombia) is 16% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,910 £ [BM] | 3,000 £ [BM] | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,277 £ [BM] | 3,000 £ [BM] | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,183 £ [BM] | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,266 £ [BM] | 15,000 £ [BM] | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,858 £ [BM] | 400 £ [BM] | + 364% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 727 £ [BM] | 244 £ [BM] | + 198% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 561 £ [BM] | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 363,690 £ [BM] | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 39 £ [BM] | 14 £ [BM] | + 168% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,269 £ [BM] | 6,500 £ [BM] | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 655 £ [BM] | 550 £ [BM] | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 116 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Pereira (Colombia) is 41% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 271,333 £
(COL$1,680,684)
in Pereira
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
193,000 £
in Aleppo.
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