Cost of living in Manizales, Colombia vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 41% | |||
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Food in Manizales (Colombia) is 41% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,120 (R$ 29) | R$ 20 | + 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,669 (R$ 27) | R$ 22 | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,995 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,484 (R$ 3.81) | R$ 4.12 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,441 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,986 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.21 | + 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,526 (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,014 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.46 | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,870 (R$ 5.94) | R$ 3.82 | + 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,455 (R$ 5.30) | R$ 4.61 | + 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$43,086 (R$ 66) | R$ 36 | + 82% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,511 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.82 | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,704 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.42 | + 111% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Manizales (Colombia) is 11% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,803,190 (R$ 2,768) | R$ 1,618 | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$973,960 (R$ 1,495) | R$ 1,081 | + 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$215,037 (R$ 330) | R$ 369 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$975,476 (R$ 1,498) | R$ 1,425 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$595,200 (R$ 914) | R$ 865 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$129,453 (R$ 199) | R$ 493 | - 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,904 (R$ 110) | R$ 113 | - 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,197,290 (R$ 1,838) | R$ 1,517 | + 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$254,954 (R$ 391) | R$ 413 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$23,320 (R$ 36) | R$ 13 | + 186% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,968 (R$ 25) | R$ 10 | + 154% | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in Manizales (Colombia) is 29% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$192,605 (R$ 296) | R$ 200 | + 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$136,786 (R$ 210) | R$ 173 | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$261,419 (R$ 401) | R$ 314 | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$202,979 (R$ 312) | R$ 205 | + 52% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Manizales (Colombia) is 6% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$45,930,400 (R$ 70,516) | R$ 63,667 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,578 (R$ 3.96) | R$ 4.09 | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$99,252 (R$ 152) | R$ 167 | - 9% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$17,542 (R$ 27) | R$ 43 | - 37% | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Manizales (Colombia) is 18% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$11,164 (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$12,585 (R$ 19) | R$ 49 | - 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$87,499 (R$ 134) | R$ 155 | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,141 (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 139% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$10,954 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 105% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$13,296 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,417 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.25 | + 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,680 (R$ 5.65) | R$ 4.70 | + 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$16,757 (R$ 26) | R$ 26 | - 2% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Manizales (Colombia) is 26% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$42,400 (R$ 65) | R$ 89 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$16,525 (R$ 25) | R$ 36 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$119,619 (R$ 184) | R$ 130 | + 41% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$78,528 (R$ 121) | R$ 167 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,203 (R$ 31) | R$ 10 | + 210% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,967 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,716 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 0% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,839,400 (R$ 2,824) | R$ 2,650 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$222 (R$ 0.34) | R$ 1.76 | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$104,517 (R$ 160) | R$ 121 | + 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,612 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 9% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least R$ 5,619 (COL$3,659,808) in Manizales to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,300 in Teresina.
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