Cost of living in Manizales (Colombia) is 39% cheaper than in Podgorica (Montenegro)
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| Food | - 33% | |||
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| Food in Manizales (Colombia) is 33% cheaper than in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
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| Manizales | Podgorica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,449 (€3.80) | €9 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$21,134 (€4.13) | €4.83 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$9,342 (€1.82) | €4.38 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,217 (€0.63) | €1.28 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$6,936 (€1.35) | €2.26 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,410 (€0.86) | €1.57 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$10,608 (€2.07) | €3.88 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,128 (€1.59) | €1.20 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$5,189 (€1.01) | €0.93 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$6,068 (€1.18) | €0.91 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$43,966 (€9) | €5.78 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,134 (€1.00) | €1.63 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,945 (€0.58) | €0.60 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Manizales (Colombia) is 44% cheaper than in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
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| Manizales | Podgorica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,923,570 (€376) | €602 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,039,540 (€203) | €425 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$273,355 (€53) | €123 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,171,970 (€229) | €358 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$669,505 (€131) | €238 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$141,164 (€28) | €80 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$74,406 (€15) | €28 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,209,070 (€236) | €318 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$322,001 (€63) | €107 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,521 (€3.81) | €5.20 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$16,438 (€3.21) | €5.17 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Manizales (Colombia) is 54% cheaper than in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
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| Manizales | Podgorica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$174,507 (€34) | €76 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$97,473 (€19) | €38 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$297,522 (€58) | €95 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$201,449 (€39) | €146 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Manizales (Colombia) is 36% cheaper than in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$52,608,500 (€10,272) | €16,541 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,621 (€0.51) | €1.35 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$108,459 (€21) | €28 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$25,847 (€5.05) | €7 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Manizales (Colombia) is 28% cheaper than in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
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| Manizales | Podgorica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,476 (€3.41) | €3.87 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$11,747 (€2.29) | €4.73 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$109,995 (€21) | €25 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$14,514 (€2.83) | €3.89 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$10,060 (€1.96) | €3.35 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,675 (€3.06) | €3.00 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,195 (€1.01) | €1.24 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,969 (€0.97) | €1.40 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,950 (€4.09) | €6 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Manizales (Colombia) is 39% cheaper than in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
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| Manizales | Podgorica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$44,518 (€9) | €16 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$20,313 (€3.97) | €10 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$87,450 (€17) | €20 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$90,229 (€18) | €32 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$26,167 (€5.11) | €7 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,823 (€1.33) | €1.96 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,770 (€0.93) | €2.23 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,041,430 (€399) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$165 (€0.03) | €0.14 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$113,397 (€22) | €36 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,422 (€1.25) | €3.57 | - 65% | |
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TOTAL | - 39% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 372 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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