Cost of living in Pereira, Colombia vs Lyon, France
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Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Pereira (Colombia) is 68% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$22,330 (€5.17) | €18 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$15,853 (€3.67) | €10 | - 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,164 (€1.66) | €7 | - 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,549 (€0.59) | €1.20 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,640 (€1.31) | €4.43 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,487 (€0.58) | €3.03 | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,475 (€1.73) | €7 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,180 (€0.97) | €2.60 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,891 (€0.44) | €1.50 | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,991 (€0.69) | €2.80 | - 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$28,019 (€6) | €8 | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,953 (€0.92) | €2.32 | - 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,614 (€0.37) | €1.05 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in Pereira (Colombia) is 70% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,197,260 (€277) | €1,337 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$647,538 (€150) | €968 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$146,352 (€34) | €119 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$822,264 (€190) | €768 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$462,672 (€107) | €620 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$189,153 (€44) | €84 | - 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$84,443 (€20) | €24 | - 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,292,020 (€299) | €463 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$424,219 (€98) | €133 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,947 (€3.46) | €11 | - 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,765 (€2.26) | €17 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 48% | |||
Clothes in Pereira (Colombia) is 48% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$146,049 (€34) | €86 | - 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$88,005 (€20) | €33 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$290,562 (€67) | €98 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$169,139 (€39) | €105 | - 63% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Pereira (Colombia) is 61% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$45,221,700 (€10,475) | €25,600 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,849 (€0.89) | €1.42 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$88,879 (€21) | €64 | - 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$27,189 (€6) | €17 | - 64% | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Pereira (Colombia) is 40% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$21,532 (€4.99) | €5.21 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$15,744 (€3.65) | €7 | - 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$80,653 (€19) | €25 | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,109 (€3.96) | €4.63 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,774 (€2.73) | €4.56 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$13,460 (€3.12) | €4.21 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,483 (€1.27) | €2.18 | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,463 (€1.03) | €2.63 | - 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$16,920 (€3.92) | €22 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 64% | |||
Entertainment in Pereira (Colombia) is 64% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$26,150 (€6) | €34 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,067 (€5.57) | €22 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$58,404 (€14) | €79 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$90,344 (€21) | €65 | - 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,353 (€4.71) | €10 | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,246 (€1.45) | €3.27 | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,223 (€0.75) | €5.97 | - 87% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,657,310 (€384) | €483 | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$289 (€0.07) | €0.23 | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$122,121 (€28) | €46 | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,360 (€1.47) | €9 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Pereira (Colombia) is 64% cheaper than in Lyon (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,600 in Lyon you would need to make just about €1,299 (COL$5,606,310) in Pereira.
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