- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Egypt
- Pereira
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pereira, Colombia compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pereira (Colombia) is 27% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$9,556 (E£ 62) | E£ 72 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$12,111 (E£ 78) | E£ 72 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,011 (E£ 45) | E£ 36 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,356 (E£ 15) | E£ 13 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,935 (E£ 32) | E£ 20 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,582 (E£ 17) | E£ 14 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,787 (E£ 44) | E£ 29 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,000 (E£ 32) | E£ 21 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,945 (E£ 19) | E£ 5.98 | + 218% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,234 (E£ 14) | E£ 19 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$34,428 (E£ 222) | E£ 92 | + 141% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,544 (E£ 23) | E£ 11 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,044 (E£ 13) | E£ 10 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Pereira (Colombia) is 33% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,287,500 (E£ 8,312) | E£ 5,401 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$742,857 (E£ 4,796) | E£ 3,866 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$205,556 (E£ 1,327) | E£ 898 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$805,556 (E£ 5,201) | E£ 3,625 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$457,143 (E£ 2,951) | E£ 2,335 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$175,714 (E£ 1,134) | E£ 736 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$64,444 (E£ 416) | E£ 365 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,216,670 (E£ 7,855) | E£ 6,508 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$471,667 (E£ 3,045) | E£ 1,489 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$10,083 (E£ 65) | E£ 67 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$5,521 (E£ 36) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Pereira (Colombia) is 32% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$154,444 (E£ 997) | E£ 740 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$135,513 (E£ 875) | E£ 614 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$225,630 (E£ 1,457) | E£ 1,504 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$142,776 (E£ 922) | E£ 777 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Pereira (Colombia) is 65% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$40,702,800 (E£ 262,786) | E£ 453,039 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,961 (E£ 32) | E£ 3.88 | + 726% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$86,018 (E£ 555) | E£ 182 | + 205% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$32,332 (E£ 209) | E£ 126 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 169% | |||
| Personal Care in Pereira (Colombia) is 169% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$21,667 (E£ 140) | E£ 33 | + 327% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$26,000 (E£ 168) | E£ 80 | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$84,135 (E£ 543) | E£ 200 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$20,018 (E£ 129) | E£ 40 | + 222% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,439 (E£ 74) | E£ 21 | + 251% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,911 (E£ 77) | E£ 26 | + 199% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,315 (E£ 41) | E£ 20 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,962 (E£ 26) | E£ 15 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$9,889 (E£ 64) | E£ 48 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Pereira (Colombia) is 35% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$26,065 (E£ 168) | E£ 153 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$16,353 (E£ 106) | E£ 96 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$31,453 (E£ 203) | E£ 520 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$91,953 (E£ 594) | E£ 228 | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$14,385 (E£ 93) | E£ 52 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,195 (E£ 34) | E£ 24 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,474 (E£ 22) | E£ 19 | + 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | E£ 11,487 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$291 (E£ 1.88) | E£ 0.23 | + 729% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$83,868 (E£ 541) | E£ 416 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,490 (E£ 29) | E£ 28 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 385 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pereira (Colombia) is 47% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 21,994
(COL$3,406,636)
in Pereira
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 15,000
in Alexandria.
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