Cost of living in Maicao (Colombia) is 52% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 252 prices entered by 45 different people.
| Food in Maicao (Colombia) is 74% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Maicao (Colombia) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| COL$7,208 (C$2.63) | C$14 | 81% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| COL$10,000 (C$3.64) | C$11 | 66% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| COL$3,125 (C$1.14) | C$7 | 85% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| COL$1,900 (C$0.69) | C$1.62 | 57% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| COL$3,333 (C$1.21) | C$3.49 | 65% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| COL$3,166 (C$1.15) | C$4.97 | 77% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| COL$3,500 (C$1.28) | C$9 | 86% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| COL$2,267 (C$0.83) | C$4.51 | 82% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| COL$1,100 (C$0.40) | C$2.34 | 83% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| COL$2,333 (C$0.85) | C$3.81 | 78% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| COL$25,500 (C$9) | C$20 | 53% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| COL$3,500 (C$1.28) | C$2.15 | 41% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| COL$968 (C$0.35) | C$1.92 | 82% |
| Housing in Maicao (Colombia) is 56% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
| Maicao (Colombia) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| COL$700,000 (C$255) | C$1,596 | 84% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| - | C$1,275 | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| COL$400,000 (C$146) | C$235 | 38% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| COL$600,000 (C$219) | C$1,145 | 81% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| COL$400,000 (C$146) | C$865 | 83% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| COL$353,490 (C$129) | C$85 | 51% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| COL$120,000 (C$44) | C$64 | 32% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| COL$900,000 (C$328) | C$471 | 30% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$350,000 (C$128) | C$125 | 2% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| COL$15,000 (C$5.46) | C$13 | 57% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| COL$5,625 (C$2.05) | C$19 | 89% |
| Clothes in Maicao (Colombia) is 19% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
| Maicao (Colombia) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| COL$173,381 (C$63) | C$60 | 5% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| COL$115,838 (C$42) | C$49 | 14% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$176,397 (C$64) | C$119 | 46% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| COL$192,905 (C$70) | C$137 | 49% |
| Transportation in Maicao (Colombia) is 16% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
| Maicao (Colombia) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| COL$40,000,000 (C$14,573) | C$28,671 | 49% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| COL$2,054 (C$0.75) | C$1.03 | 27% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| - | C$101 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| COL$68,737 (C$25) | C$16 | 53% |
| Personal Care in Maicao (Colombia) is 18% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
| Maicao (Colombia) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| - | C$9 | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | C$25 | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| COL$150,000 (C$55) | C$115 | 52% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| - | C$9 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| - | C$4.83 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| - | C$4.54 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| - | C$2.92 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| - | C$2.26 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| - | C$25 | - |
| Entertainment in Maicao (Colombia) is 66% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
| Maicao (Colombia) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| COL$30,000 (C$11) | C$51 | 78% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| COL$8,000 (C$2.91) | C$25 | 88% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | C$153 | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| COL$40,000 (C$15) | C$94 | 85% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| COL$10,000 (C$3.64) | C$9 | 59% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| COL$2,000 (C$0.73) | C$4.68 | 84% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| COL$4,000 (C$1.46) | C$5.95 | 76% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | C$560 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| COL$160 (C$0.06) | C$0.43 | 86% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| COL$90,000 (C$33) | C$57 | 43% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| COL$3,500 (C$1.28) | C$15 | 92% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,000 in Winnipeg you would need to make just about C$2,406 (COL$6,605,059) in Maicao.