Cost of living in Manizales, Colombia vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Manizales (Colombia) is 51% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,120 (€4.31) | €16 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,669 (€3.98) | €9 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,995 (€1.80) | €3.67 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,484 (€0.56) | €0.97 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,441 (€1.23) | €2.28 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,986 (€0.90) | €1.87 | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,526 (€1.92) | €5.47 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,014 (€1.35) | €1.70 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,870 (€0.87) | €1.22 | - 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,455 (€0.78) | €1.71 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$43,086 (€10) | €7 | + 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,511 (€1.02) | €2.45 | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,704 (€1.06) | €1.18 | - 11% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Manizales (Colombia) is 64% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,803,190 (€406) | €1,020 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$973,960 (€219) | €836 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$215,037 (€48) | €155 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$975,476 (€220) | €779 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$595,200 (€134) | €531 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$129,453 (€29) | €123 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,904 (€16) | €29 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,197,290 (€270) | €383 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$254,954 (€57) | €117 | - 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$23,320 (€5.25) | €11 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,968 (€3.60) | €10 | - 63% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Manizales (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$192,605 (€43) | €79 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$136,786 (€31) | €43 | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$261,419 (€59) | €93 | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$202,979 (€46) | €129 | - 64% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Manizales (Colombia) is 59% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$45,930,400 (€10,346) | €23,515 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,578 (€0.58) | €1.34 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$99,252 (€22) | €48 | - 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$17,542 (€3.95) | €28 | - 86% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Manizales (Colombia) is 45% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$11,164 (€2.51) | €7 | - 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$12,585 (€2.83) | €9 | - 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$87,499 (€20) | €26 | - 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,141 (€3.86) | €4.50 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$10,954 (€2.47) | €3.72 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$13,296 (€3.00) | €3.39 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,417 (€0.99) | €1.36 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,680 (€0.83) | €2.40 | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$16,757 (€3.77) | €22 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Manizales (Colombia) is 58% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$42,400 (€10) | €35 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$16,525 (€3.72) | €21 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$119,619 (€27) | €48 | - 43% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$78,528 (€18) | €51 | - 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,203 (€4.55) | €8 | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,967 (€1.34) | €3.09 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,716 (€1.06) | €4.65 | - 77% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,839,400 (€414) | €438 | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$222 (€0.05) | €0.23 | - 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$104,517 (€24) | €27 | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,612 (€1.26) | €6 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 57% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Manizales (Colombia) is 57% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,100 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,347 (COL$5,978,075) in Manizales.
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