- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Nigeria
- Montería
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Montería, Colombia compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montería (Colombia) is 13% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$7,500 (967 ₦) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$13,348 (1,721 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 244% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,049 (1,038 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,448 (316 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,075 (525 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,123 (403 ₦) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,706 (1,123 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$7,397 (954 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,950 (638 ₦) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,332 (301 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$24,850 (3,204 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,683 (475 ₦) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,250 (419 ₦) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Montería (Colombia) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,412,500 (182,137 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,000,000 (128,947 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$250,000 (32,237 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$913,826 (117,835 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$800,000 (103,157 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$200,000 (25,789 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$60,000 (7,737 ₦) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$900,000 (116,052 ₦) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$174,528 (22,505 ₦) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Montería (Colombia) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$230,625 (29,738 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$120,000 (15,474 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$200,000 (25,789 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Montería (Colombia) is 3% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,627 (339 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$83,200 (10,728 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Montería (Colombia) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$40,000 (5,158 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$60,000 (7,737 ₦) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$70,000 (9,026 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,500 (580 ₦) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$15,000 (1,934 ₦) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Montería (Colombia) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$90,000 (11,605 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,000 (3,224 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$180,000 (23,210 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,000 (645 ₦) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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COP
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Cost of living in Montería (Colombia) is 7% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 543,959 ₦
(COL$4,218,484)
in Montería
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
510,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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