Cost of living in Ibague, Colombia vs Lima, Peru
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Ibague (Colombia) is 35% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$9,790 (S/. 10) | S/. 24 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$12,474 (S/. 12) | S/. 17 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,321 (S/. 6) | S/. 7 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,484 (S/. 2.48) | S/. 4.20 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$4,977 (S/. 4.98) | S/. 6 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,298 (S/. 2.30) | S/. 3.81 | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,055 (S/. 6) | S/. 13 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,556 (S/. 5.56) | S/. 4.41 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,582 (S/. 1.58) | S/. 2.44 | - 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,752 (S/. 2.75) | S/. 5.23 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$25,844 (S/. 26) | S/. 42 | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,060 (S/. 4.06) | S/. 7 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,786 (S/. 1.79) | S/. 1.62 | + 10% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Ibague (Colombia) is 42% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,415,860 (S/. 1,416) | S/. 2,914 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$753,597 (S/. 754) | S/. 1,676 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$198,149 (S/. 198) | S/. 205 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$867,789 (S/. 868) | S/. 2,252 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$543,633 (S/. 544) | S/. 1,169 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$126,939 (S/. 127) | S/. 160 | - 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$66,236 (S/. 66) | S/. 69 | - 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$965,782 (S/. 966) | S/. 1,261 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$238,019 (S/. 238) | S/. 339 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$9,891 (S/. 10) | S/. 34 | - 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,960 (S/. 14) | S/. 17 | - 20% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Ibague (Colombia) is 13% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,910 (S/. 163) | S/. 155 | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$79,460 (S/. 79) | S/. 89 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$201,027 (S/. 201) | S/. 249 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$132,462 (S/. 132) | S/. 248 | - 47% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Ibague (Colombia) is 18% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$51,450,400 (S/. 51,457) | S/. 66,001 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,741 (S/. 2.74) | S/. 3.71 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$105,175 (S/. 105) | S/. 122 | - 14% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$34,853 (S/. 35) | S/. 38 | - 8% | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Ibague (Colombia) is 35% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$11,496 (S/. 11) | S/. 21 | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$14,080 (S/. 14) | S/. 22 | - 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$78,084 (S/. 78) | S/. 73 | + 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$14,406 (S/. 14) | S/. 19 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$5,709 (S/. 5.71) | S/. 13 | - 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,515 (S/. 11) | S/. 17 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,561 (S/. 4.56) | S/. 4.59 | - 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,461 (S/. 3.46) | S/. 4.43 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$9,818 (S/. 10) | S/. 43 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Ibague (Colombia) is 41% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$31,174 (S/. 31) | S/. 35 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$18,610 (S/. 19) | S/. 34 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$102,379 (S/. 102) | S/. 90 | + 14% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$83,182 (S/. 83) | S/. 107 | - 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,125 (S/. 20) | S/. 25 | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,715 (S/. 7) | S/. 13 | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,135 (S/. 3.14) | S/. 8 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,162,570 (S/. 1,163) | S/. 1,819 | - 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$323 (S/. 0.32) | S/. 0.61 | - 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$71,019 (S/. 71) | S/. 163 | - 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,261 (S/. 5.26) | S/. 16 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require S/. 8,300 in Lima you would need to make just about S/. 5,642 (COL$5,640,961) in Ibague.
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