- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Egypt
- Pereira
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pereira, Colombia compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pereira (Colombia) is 70% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$8,657 (E£ 51) | E£ 61 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$12,333 (E£ 72) | E£ 49 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,052 (E£ 41) | E£ 32 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,453 (E£ 14) | E£ 12 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,526 (E£ 27) | E£ 16 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,522 (E£ 15) | E£ 4.77 | + 211% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,345 (E£ 37) | E£ 28 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,911 (E£ 29) | E£ 12 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,270 (E£ 19) | E£ 4.31 | + 346% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,294 (E£ 13) | E£ 9 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,992 (E£ 241) | E£ 89 | + 171% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,532 (E£ 21) | E£ 9 | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,183 (E£ 13) | E£ 2.71 | + 374% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Pereira (Colombia) is 59% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,212,500 (E£ 7,127) | E£ 4,287 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$757,143 (E£ 4,451) | E£ 2,487 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$214,444 (E£ 1,261) | E£ 218 | + 479% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$781,250 (E£ 4,592) | E£ 2,526 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$466,667 (E£ 2,743) | E£ 1,181 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$166,000 (E£ 976) | E£ 512 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$76,111 (E£ 447) | E£ 443 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,248,500 (E£ 7,339) | E£ 5,512 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$513,387 (E£ 3,018) | E£ 1,699 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,340 (E£ 78) | E£ 64 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$4,430 (E£ 26) | E£ 19 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Pereira (Colombia) is 36% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$136,555 (E£ 803) | E£ 645 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$145,351 (E£ 854) | E£ 581 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$222,579 (E£ 1,308) | E£ 1,190 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$142,776 (E£ 839) | E£ 720 | + 17% | |
| 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£ 239,254) | E£ 507,909 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,631 (E£ 27) | E£ 2.81 | + 869% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$82,712 (E£ 486) | E£ 109 | + 346% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$30,193 (E£ 177) | E£ 21 | + 750% | |
| Personal Care | + 228% | |||
| Personal Care in Pereira (Colombia) is 228% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$20,520 (E£ 121) | E£ 24 | + 398% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$24,524 (E£ 144) | E£ 76 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$84,135 (E£ 495) | E£ 112 | + 343% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$20,018 (E£ 118) | E£ 30 | + 292% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,439 (E£ 67) | E£ 19 | + 256% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,911 (E£ 70) | E£ 23 | + 211% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,076 (E£ 36) | E£ 13 | + 183% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,962 (E£ 23) | E£ 12 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$10,345 (E£ 61) | E£ 27 | + 128% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Pereira (Colombia) is 58% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$26,065 (E£ 153) | E£ 119 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$16,331 (E£ 96) | E£ 73 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$31,453 (E£ 185) | E£ 283 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$91,953 (E£ 541) | E£ 233 | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$14,385 (E£ 85) | E£ 52 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,195 (E£ 31) | E£ 24 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,474 (E£ 20) | E£ 19 | + 5% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$405,519 (E£ 2,384) | E£ 2,268 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$291 (E£ 1.71) | E£ 0.23 | + 638% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$83,868 (E£ 493) | E£ 379 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,490 (E£ 26) | E£ 26 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 585 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Pereira (Colombia) is 68% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 21,852
(COL$3,717,617)
in Pereira
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Alexandria.
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