Cost of living in Maicao, Colombia vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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Food | - 74% | |||
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Food in Maicao (Colombia) is 74% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$7,208 (€1.71) | €16 | - 89% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$10,000 (€2.37) | €7 | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$3,125 (€0.74) | €4.12 | - 82% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$1,900 (€0.45) | €1.23 | - 64% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$3,333 (€0.79) | €4.06 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,166 (€0.75) | €1.54 | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$3,500 (€0.83) | €4.69 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$2,267 (€0.54) | €1.50 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,100 (€0.26) | €0.98 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,333 (€0.55) | €1.30 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$25,500 (€6) | €10 | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,500 (€0.83) | €2.01 | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$968 (€0.23) | €0.62 | - 63% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Maicao (Colombia) is 33% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$700,000 (€166) | €592 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €430 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$400,000 (€95) | €121 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$600,000 (€142) | €424 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$400,000 (€95) | €315 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$353,490 (€84) | €82 | + 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$120,000 (€28) | €20 | + 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$900,000 (€213) | €379 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$350,000 (€83) | €111 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$15,000 (€3.55) | €9 | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$5,625 (€1.33) | €6 | - 79% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Maicao (Colombia) is 23% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$173,381 (€41) | €78 | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$115,838 (€27) | €22 | + 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$176,397 (€42) | €80 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$192,905 (€46) | €89 | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Maicao (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$40,000,000 (€9,471) | €20,726 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,054 (€0.49) | €1.58 | - 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €30 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$68,737 (€16) | €21 | - 24% | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Maicao (Colombia) is about the same as in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €3.14 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €9 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$150,000 (€36) | €31 | + 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €3.64 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €4.30 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €3.74 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.84 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.07 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €9 | - | |
Entertainment | - 65% | |||
Entertainment in Maicao (Colombia) is 65% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$30,000 (€7) | €26 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$8,000 (€1.89) | €15 | - 87% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €45 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$40,000 (€9) | €45 | - 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$10,000 (€2.37) | €9 | - 73% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$2,000 (€0.47) | €3.80 | - 88% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,000 (€0.95) | €3.87 | - 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €434 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$160 (€0.04) | €0.36 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$90,000 (€21) | €41 | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$3,500 (€0.83) | €4.66 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Maicao (Colombia) is 49% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,700 in Thessaloniki you would need to make just about €875 (COL$3,696,188) in Maicao.
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