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Cost of living in Pereira, Colombia compared to Aleppo, Syria (using Black Market exchange rate)

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Food | + 38% | |||
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Food in Pereira (Colombia) is 38% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,515 £ [BM] | 3,000 £ [BM] | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,921 £ [BM] | 1,290 £ [BM] | + 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,112 £ [BM] | 750 £ [BM] | + 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 374 £ [BM] | 230 £ [BM] | + 62% | |
12 eggs, large | 783 £ [BM] | 580 £ [BM] | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 409 £ [BM] | 175 £ [BM] | + 134% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,076 £ [BM] | 469 £ [BM] | + 130% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 793 £ [BM] | 244 £ [BM] | + 225% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 467 £ [BM] | 133 £ [BM] | + 250% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 354 £ [BM] | 400 £ [BM] | - 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,459 £ [BM] | 2,500 £ [BM] | + 118% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 562 £ [BM] | 370 £ [BM] | + 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 324 £ [BM] | 69 £ [BM] | + 369% | |
Housing | + 142% | |||
Housing in Pereira (Colombia) is 142% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 204,164 £ [BM] | 66,663 £ [BM] | + 206% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 117,798 £ [BM] | 34,410 £ [BM] | + 242% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 32,596 £ [BM] | 11,228 £ [BM] | + 190% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 127,740 £ [BM] | 30,000 £ [BM] | + 326% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 72,491 £ [BM] | 16,517 £ [BM] | + 339% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,864 £ [BM] | 6,032 £ [BM] | + 362% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,219 £ [BM] | 6,657 £ [BM] | + 54% | |
40” flat screen TV | 192,932 £ [BM] | 157,474 £ [BM] | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 74,794 £ [BM] | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,599 £ [BM] | 1,200 £ [BM] | + 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 875 £ [BM] | 234 £ [BM] | + 275% | |
Clothes | + 197% | |||
Clothes in Pereira (Colombia) is 197% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 24,491 £ [BM] | 4,941 £ [BM] | + 396% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 21,489 £ [BM] | 7,968 £ [BM] | + 170% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 35,779 £ [BM] | 10,675 £ [BM] | + 235% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 22,641 £ [BM] | 9,048 £ [BM] | + 150% | |
Transportation | + 104% | |||
Transportation in Pereira (Colombia) is 104% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,454,409 £ [BM] | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 787 £ [BM] | 155 £ [BM] | + 409% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 13,640 £ [BM] | 2,087 £ [BM] | + 553% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,127 £ [BM] | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 279% | |||
Personal Care in Pereira (Colombia) is 279% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,436 £ [BM] | 318 £ [BM] | + 980% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,123 £ [BM] | 1,074 £ [BM] | + 284% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 13,342 £ [BM] | 1,030 £ [BM] | + 1196% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,174 £ [BM] | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,814 £ [BM] | 625 £ [BM] | + 190% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,889 £ [BM] | 702 £ [BM] | + 169% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,001 £ [BM] | 300 £ [BM] | + 234% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 628 £ [BM] | 350 £ [BM] | + 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,568 £ [BM] | 434 £ [BM] | + 261% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Pereira (Colombia) is 41% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,133 £ [BM] | 3,000 £ [BM] | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,593 £ [BM] | 1,000 £ [BM] | + 159% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,988 £ [BM] | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,581 £ [BM] | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,281 £ [BM] | 400 £ [BM] | + 470% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 824 £ [BM] | 244 £ [BM] | + 238% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 551 £ [BM] | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 46 £ [BM] | 7 £ [BM] | + 560% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,299 £ [BM] | 3,000 £ [BM] | + 343% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 712 £ [BM] | 550 £ [BM] | + 29% | |
TOTAL | + 92% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Pereira (Colombia) is 92% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 392,681 £
(COL$2,132,605)
in Pereira
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
205,000 £
in Aleppo.
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