Cost of living in Manizales (Colombia) is 53% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | - 46% | |||
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| Food in Manizales (Colombia) is 46% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Manizales | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$28,071 (25 zł) | 52 zł | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$23,947 (21 zł) | 33 zł | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$12,658 (11 zł) | 19 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,995 (3.59 zł) | 4.30 zł | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,283 (8 zł) | 20 zł | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,589 (4.12 zł) | 13 zł | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$10,584 (9 zł) | 29 zł | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$7,546 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,483 (4.02 zł) | 4.38 zł | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,470 (3.11 zł) | 4.72 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$36,280 (33 zł) | 39 zł | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,912 (4.41 zł) | 12 zł | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,514 (2.26 zł) | 5.16 zł | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Manizales (Colombia) is 67% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Manizales | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,339,110 (2,099 zł) | 6,371 zł | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,441,610 (1,294 zł) | 6,318 zł | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$354,766 (318 zł) | 1,049 zł | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,345,000 (1,207 zł) | 3,942 zł | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$809,784 (727 zł) | 4,514 zł | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$221,687 (199 zł) | 554 zł | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$70,102 (63 zł) | 94 zł | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,321,060 (1,186 zł) | 2,032 zł | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$326,269 (293 zł) | 630 zł | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$28,430 (26 zł) | 58 zł | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$38,314 (34 zł) | 73 zł | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Manizales (Colombia) is 50% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Manizales | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$209,558 (188 zł) | 416 zł | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$104,834 (94 zł) | 181 zł | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$358,558 (322 zł) | 406 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$231,788 (208 zł) | 666 zł | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Manizales (Colombia) is 34% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Manizales | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$67,414,600 (60,504 zł) | 121,700 zł | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,028 (3.62 zł) | 6 zł | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$119,178 (107 zł) | 135 zł | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$25,929 (23 zł) | 35 zł | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Manizales (Colombia) is 56% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Manizales | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,145 (13 zł) | 33 zł | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$11,747 (11 zł) | 41 zł | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$109,753 (99 zł) | 244 zł | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$13,906 (12 zł) | 27 zł | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,786 (11 zł) | 21 zł | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,675 (14 zł) | 15 zł | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,436 (7 zł) | 15 zł | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,729 (4.24 zł) | 13 zł | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$26,069 (23 zł) | 81 zł | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Manizales (Colombia) is 61% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manizales | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$46,845 (42 zł) | 115 zł | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$22,927 (21 zł) | 64 zł | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$87,450 (78 zł) | 388 zł | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$99,338 (89 zł) | 188 zł | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$28,877 (26 zł) | 36 zł | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,123 (6 zł) | 19 zł | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,481 (4.92 zł) | 19 zł | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,041,430 (1,832 zł) | 2,790 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$165 (0.15 zł) | 1.11 zł | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$136,482 (122 zł) | 176 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,422 (5.76 zł) | 20 zł | - 72% | |
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TOTAL | - 53% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 358 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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