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Cost of living in Manizales, Colombia compared to Algeciras, Spain
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Manizales (Colombia) is 40% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$9,057 (€2.65) | €9 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$14,965 (€4.37) | €6 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,983 (€2.04) | €4.15 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,154 (€0.63) | €0.73 | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$4,772 (€1.39) | €1.83 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$1,878 (€0.55) | €1.00 | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$5,878 (€1.72) | €7 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,351 (€1.27) | €1.04 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,149 (€0.63) | €0.67 | - 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,535 (€0.74) | €0.47 | + 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,275 (€9) | €12 | - 23% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,168 (€0.93) | €1.37 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,101 (€0.61) | €0.82 | - 25% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Manizales (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,557,470 (€455) | €528 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$845,666 (€247) | €343 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$236,779 (€69) | €103 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$935,738 (€274) | €575 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$496,604 (€145) | €275 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$160,667 (€47) | €80 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$71,739 (€21) | €34 | - 38% | |
40” flat screen TV | COL$1,422,950 (€416) | €406 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$233,585 (€68) | €92 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$11,902 (€3.48) | €2.00 | + 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$6,281 (€1.84) | €9 | - 79% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Manizales (Colombia) is 13% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$155,556 (€45) | €48 | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$138,764 (€41) | €28 | + 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$177,170 (€52) | €75 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$134,000 (€39) | €75 | - 48% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Manizales (Colombia) is 22% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$36,814,000 (€10,760) | €24,340 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,190 (€0.64) | €1.38 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$108,661 (€32) | €22 | + 44% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$21,705 (€6) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Manizales (Colombia) is 13% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$9,284 (€2.71) | €5.00 | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$8,000 (€2.34) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$130,000 (€38) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$16,048 (€4.69) | €12 | - 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$9,299 (€2.72) | €2.50 | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,410 (€3.63) | €2.00 | + 81% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,578 (€1.34) | €1.65 | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,211 (€1.23) | €1.51 | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$10,694 (€3.13) | €10 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Manizales (Colombia) is 42% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$40,038 (€12) | €22 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$15,143 (€4.43) | €14 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$86,505 (€25) | €83 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$97,805 (€29) | €50 | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$12,952 (€3.79) | €8 | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$3,560 (€1.04) | €3.70 | - 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,514 (€1.32) | €3.42 | - 61% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$2,700,000 (€789) | €700 | + 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$261 (€0.08) | €0.28 | - 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$86,429 (€25) | €37 | - 32% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,304 (€1.55) | €4.49 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Manizales (Colombia) is 31% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,500
in Algeciras
you would need to make just about €1,028
(COL$3,516,209)
in Manizales.
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