- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Egypt
- Pereira
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pereira, Colombia compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pereira (Colombia) is 17% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$9,944 (E£ 60) | E£ 72 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$11,879 (E£ 72) | E£ 72 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,678 (E£ 40) | E£ 37 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,413 (E£ 15) | E£ 14 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,378 (E£ 33) | E£ 20 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,498 (E£ 15) | E£ 14 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,484 (E£ 45) | E£ 29 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,112 (E£ 31) | E£ 21 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,673 (E£ 16) | E£ 5.86 | + 176% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,080 (E£ 13) | E£ 19 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$31,611 (E£ 191) | E£ 92 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,404 (E£ 21) | E£ 11 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,044 (E£ 12) | E£ 10 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Pereira (Colombia) is 24% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,287,500 (E£ 7,781) | E£ 5,401 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$742,857 (E£ 4,490) | E£ 3,866 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$205,556 (E£ 1,242) | E£ 898 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$805,556 (E£ 4,869) | E£ 3,602 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$457,143 (E£ 2,763) | E£ 2,335 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$175,714 (E£ 1,062) | E£ 736 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$64,444 (E£ 389) | E£ 365 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,216,670 (E£ 7,353) | E£ 6,508 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$471,667 (E£ 2,851) | E£ 1,877 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$10,083 (E£ 61) | E£ 67 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$5,521 (E£ 33) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Pereira (Colombia) is 14% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$154,444 (E£ 933) | E£ 740 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$135,513 (E£ 819) | E£ 681 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$225,630 (E£ 1,364) | E£ 1,691 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$142,776 (E£ 863) | E£ 777 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Pereira (Colombia) is 58% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$40,702,800 (E£ 246,002) | E£ 453,039 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,961 (E£ 30) | E£ 3.88 | + 673% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$86,018 (E£ 520) | E£ 182 | + 185% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$32,148 (E£ 194) | E£ 101 | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 156% | |||
| Personal Care in Pereira (Colombia) is 156% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$21,667 (E£ 131) | E£ 33 | + 300% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$26,000 (E£ 157) | E£ 72 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$84,135 (E£ 508) | E£ 200 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$20,018 (E£ 121) | E£ 40 | + 202% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,439 (E£ 69) | E£ 21 | + 229% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,911 (E£ 72) | E£ 26 | + 180% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,315 (E£ 38) | E£ 20 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,962 (E£ 24) | E£ 15 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$9,889 (E£ 60) | E£ 46 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Pereira (Colombia) is 41% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$26,875 (E£ 162) | E£ 153 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$15,886 (E£ 96) | E£ 99 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$70,000 (E£ 423) | E£ 520 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$86,111 (E£ 520) | E£ 249 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$12,771 (E£ 77) | E£ 52 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,998 (E£ 30) | E£ 25 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,857 (E£ 23) | E£ 19 | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$2,500,000 (E£ 15,110) | E£ 11,487 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$320 (E£ 1.93) | E£ 0.23 | + 752% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$67,243 (E£ 406) | E£ 416 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,500 (E£ 27) | E£ 28 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 387 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pereira (Colombia) is 39% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 23,659
(COL$3,914,619)
in Pereira
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 17,000
in Alexandria.
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