Cost of living in Manizales (Colombia) is 61% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States)
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| Food | - 51% | |||
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| Food in Manizales (Colombia) is 51% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Manizales | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$30,223 ($7) | $17 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$21,971 ($5.24) | $10 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,407 ($2.48) | $4.57 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,548 ($0.85) | $0.95 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$7,315 ($1.75) | $3.06 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,372 ($1.04) | $4.23 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$9,980 ($2.38) | $9 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,128 ($1.94) | $3.38 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$5,189 ($1.24) | $1.38 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$6,068 ($1.45) | $2.49 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$43,966 ($10) | $16 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,134 ($1.23) | $2.88 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,945 ($0.70) | $2.12 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Manizales (Colombia) is 77% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Manizales | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,923,570 ($459) | $2,018 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,039,540 ($248) | $1,676 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$273,355 ($65) | $188 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,178,910 ($281) | $1,477 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$669,505 ($160) | $1,028 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$141,164 ($34) | $163 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$74,406 ($18) | $53 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,209,070 ($289) | $321 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$322,001 ($77) | $158 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,521 ($4.66) | $14 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$16,438 ($3.92) | $25 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Manizales (Colombia) is 33% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Manizales | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$174,507 ($42) | $56 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$97,473 ($23) | $34 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$297,522 ($71) | $86 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$201,449 ($48) | $117 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Manizales (Colombia) is 39% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Manizales | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$52,608,500 ($12,559) | $22,998 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,721 ($0.65) | $1.19 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$108,290 ($26) | $35 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$25,792 ($6) | $21 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Manizales (Colombia) is 71% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Manizales | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,476 ($4.17) | $7 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$11,747 ($2.80) | $12 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$109,995 ($26) | $194 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$14,514 ($3.46) | $8 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$10,060 ($2.40) | $4.74 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,675 ($3.74) | $5.78 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,195 ($1.24) | $6 | - 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,969 ($1.19) | $1.99 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,950 ($5.00) | $17 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Manizales (Colombia) is 69% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Manizales | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$44,518 ($11) | $51 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$20,313 ($4.85) | $23 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$87,450 ($21) | $219 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$90,229 ($22) | $107 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$26,167 ($6) | $10 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,823 ($1.63) | $4.85 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,770 ($1.14) | $6 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,041,430 ($487) | $469 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$165 ($0.04) | $0.22 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$113,397 ($27) | $44 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,422 ($1.53) | $7 | - 79% | |
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TOTAL | - 61% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 296 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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