- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Egypt
- Pereira
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pereira, Colombia compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pereira (Colombia) is 57% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$9,057 (E£ 55) | E£ 66 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$12,111 (E£ 73) | E£ 60 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,011 (E£ 43) | E£ 32 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,490 (E£ 15) | E£ 13 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,445 (E£ 27) | E£ 16 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,313 (E£ 14) | E£ 6 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,502 (E£ 39) | E£ 27 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,000 (E£ 30) | E£ 15 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,033 (E£ 18) | E£ 5.21 | + 253% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,167 (E£ 13) | E£ 13 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$34,985 (E£ 212) | E£ 88 | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,633 (E£ 22) | E£ 10 | + 129% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,233 (E£ 14) | E£ 2.28 | + 495% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Pereira (Colombia) is 67% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,287,500 (E£ 7,810) | E£ 4,826 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$742,857 (E£ 4,506) | E£ 2,486 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$205,556 (E£ 1,247) | E£ 245 | + 408% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$805,556 (E£ 4,886) | E£ 2,488 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$457,143 (E£ 2,773) | E£ 1,489 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$175,714 (E£ 1,066) | E£ 238 | + 348% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$64,444 (E£ 391) | E£ 397 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,216,670 (E£ 7,380) | E£ 6,060 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$471,667 (E£ 2,861) | E£ 1,489 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$10,083 (E£ 61) | E£ 55 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$5,521 (E£ 33) | E£ 17 | + 99% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Pereira (Colombia) is 30% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$154,444 (E£ 937) | E£ 735 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$135,513 (E£ 822) | E£ 604 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$222,579 (E£ 1,350) | E£ 1,360 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$142,776 (E£ 866) | E£ 581 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 117% | |||
| Transportation in Pereira (Colombia) is 117% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$40,702,800 (E£ 246,896) | E£ 348,808 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,631 (E£ 28) | E£ 3.19 | + 781% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$82,712 (E£ 502) | E£ 123 | + 309% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$30,193 (E£ 183) | E£ 21 | + 778% | |
| Personal Care | + 220% | |||
| Personal Care in Pereira (Colombia) is 220% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$20,520 (E£ 124) | E£ 24 | + 414% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$24,524 (E£ 149) | E£ 90 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$84,135 (E£ 510) | E£ 98 | + 420% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$20,018 (E£ 121) | E£ 30 | + 305% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,439 (E£ 69) | E£ 19 | + 267% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,911 (E£ 72) | E£ 23 | + 221% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,076 (E£ 37) | E£ 13 | + 192% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,962 (E£ 24) | E£ 12 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$10,345 (E£ 63) | E£ 28 | + 126% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Pereira (Colombia) is 43% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$26,065 (E£ 158) | E£ 119 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$16,331 (E£ 99) | E£ 80 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$31,453 (E£ 191) | E£ 323 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$91,953 (E£ 558) | E£ 214 | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$14,385 (E£ 87) | E£ 52 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,195 (E£ 32) | E£ 24 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,474 (E£ 21) | E£ 19 | + 8% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | E£ 12,013 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$291 (E£ 1.77) | E£ 0.23 | + 658% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$83,868 (E£ 509) | E£ 433 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,490 (E£ 27) | E£ 26 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 650 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Pereira (Colombia) is 76% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 26,457
(COL$4,361,581)
in Pereira
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 15,000
in Alexandria.
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