Cost of living in Maicao, Colombia vs Auckland, New Zealand
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Food | - 78% | |||
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Food in Maicao (Colombia) is 78% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$7,208 (NZ$2.90) | NZ$20 | - 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$10,000 (NZ$4.03) | NZ$13 | - 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$3,125 (NZ$1.26) | NZ$7 | - 83% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$1,900 (NZ$0.77) | NZ$2.15 | - 64% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$3,333 (NZ$1.34) | NZ$8 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,166 (NZ$1.28) | NZ$6 | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$3,500 (NZ$1.41) | NZ$7 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$2,267 (NZ$0.91) | NZ$3.39 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,100 (NZ$0.44) | NZ$3.32 | - 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,333 (NZ$0.94) | NZ$4.31 | - 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$25,500 (NZ$10) | NZ$20 | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,500 (NZ$1.41) | NZ$3.77 | - 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$968 (NZ$0.39) | NZ$2.27 | - 83% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Maicao (Colombia) is 71% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$700,000 (NZ$282) | NZ$3,068 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | NZ$2,605 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$400,000 (NZ$161) | NZ$279 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$600,000 (NZ$242) | NZ$2,393 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$400,000 (NZ$161) | NZ$1,982 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$353,490 (NZ$142) | NZ$183 | - 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$120,000 (NZ$48) | NZ$80 | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$900,000 (NZ$363) | NZ$753 | - 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$350,000 (NZ$141) | NZ$234 | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$15,000 (NZ$6) | NZ$12 | - 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$5,625 (NZ$2.27) | NZ$28 | - 92% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Maicao (Colombia) is 41% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$173,381 (NZ$70) | NZ$112 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$115,838 (NZ$47) | NZ$68 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$176,397 (NZ$71) | NZ$182 | - 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$192,905 (NZ$78) | NZ$213 | - 63% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Maicao (Colombia) is 32% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$40,000,000 (NZ$16,111) | NZ$35,093 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,054 (NZ$0.83) | NZ$2.12 | - 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | NZ$213 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$68,737 (NZ$28) | NZ$30 | - 8% | |
Personal Care | - 0% | |||
Personal Care in Maicao (Colombia) is about the same as in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | NZ$14 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | NZ$5.22 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$150,000 (NZ$60) | NZ$62 | - 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | NZ$8 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | NZ$7 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | NZ$7 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | NZ$3.47 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | NZ$4.03 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | NZ$38 | - | |
Entertainment | - 71% | |||
Entertainment in Maicao (Colombia) is 71% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$30,000 (NZ$12) | NZ$64 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$8,000 (NZ$3.22) | NZ$36 | - 91% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | NZ$216 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$40,000 (NZ$16) | NZ$135 | - 88% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$10,000 (NZ$4.03) | NZ$17 | - 76% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$2,000 (NZ$0.81) | NZ$5.38 | - 85% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,000 (NZ$1.61) | NZ$11 | - 86% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | NZ$689 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$160 (NZ$0.06) | NZ$0.32 | - 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$90,000 (NZ$36) | NZ$81 | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$3,500 (NZ$1.41) | NZ$34 | - 96% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,400 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$3,159 (COL$7,843,760) in Maicao.
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