Cost of living in Miami, Florida (United States) is 382% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia)
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| Food | + 296% | |||
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| Food in Miami, Florida (United States) is 296% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $28 (COL$123,783) | COL$24,763 | + 400% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $14 (COL$59,443) | COL$18,781 | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (COL$32,869) | COL$9,535 | + 245% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.29 (COL$5,612) | COL$4,730 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (COL$30,241) | COL$7,368 | + 310% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.39 (COL$23,407) | COL$3,142 | + 645% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (COL$42,327) | COL$10,077 | + 320% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.41 (COL$23,499) | COL$5,778 | + 307% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.38 (COL$10,332) | COL$3,256 | + 217% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.31 (COL$14,386) | COL$3,644 | + 295% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (COL$76,460) | COL$35,166 | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.43 (COL$14,921) | COL$6,303 | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.82 (COL$16,596) | COL$2,218 | + 648% | |
| Housing | + 771% | |||
| Housing in Miami, Florida (United States) is 771% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,613 (COL$20,045,733) | COL$1,973,480 | + 916% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,201 (COL$13,909,888) | COL$872,482 | + 1494% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $185 (COL$804,792) | COL$160,349 | + 402% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,764 (COL$12,014,106) | COL$872,521 | + 1277% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,877 (COL$8,156,572) | COL$669,622 | + 1118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $133 (COL$578,495) | COL$102,800 | + 463% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (COL$241,100) | COL$62,211 | + 288% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $247 (COL$1,074,979) | COL$1,124,730 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $154 (COL$670,151) | COL$347,526 | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (COL$70,764) | COL$25,509 | + 177% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (COL$101,660) | COL$20,479 | + 396% | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Miami, Florida (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Pasto | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (COL$208,495) | COL$139,862 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (COL$219,836) | COL$90,379 | + 143% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 (COL$447,818) | COL$296,953 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $149 (COL$646,275) | COL$213,403 | + 203% | |
| Transportation | + 291% | |||
| Transportation in Miami, Florida (United States) is 291% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,418 (COL$123,501,335) | COL$54,063,500 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 (COL$4,123) | COL$3,105 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $117 (COL$510,316) | COL$93,075 | + 448% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (COL$71,479) | COL$31,700 | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 379% | |||
| Personal Care in Miami, Florida (United States) is 379% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (COL$45,621) | COL$11,737 | + 289% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (COL$122,676) | COL$17,444 | + 603% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $231 (COL$1,004,331) | COL$59,862 | + 1578% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (COL$28,131) | COL$12,752 | + 121% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.61 (COL$24,387) | COL$12,529 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (COL$32,473) | COL$17,378 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.52 (COL$23,986) | COL$5,817 | + 312% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.85 (COL$12,402) | COL$3,726 | + 233% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $41 (COL$176,651) | COL$22,163 | + 697% | |
| Entertainment | + 303% | |||
| Entertainment in Miami, Florida (United States) is 303% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $70 (COL$305,823) | COL$19,326 | + 1482% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (COL$130,579) | COL$22,283 | + 486% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $132 (COL$573,758) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 (COL$460,564) | COL$77,031 | + 498% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (COL$85,682) | COL$15,380 | + 457% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.10 (COL$22,157) | COL$7,770 | + 185% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (COL$30,949) | COL$4,763 | + 550% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $757 (COL$3,291,212) | COL$2,547,040 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (COL$1,050) | COL$227 | + 363% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $91 (COL$395,035) | COL$98,396 | + 301% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (COL$39,393) | COL$4,918 | + 701% | |
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TOTAL | + 382% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 302 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2025.
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