Cost of living in Colombia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 33% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$22,842 (2,333 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,785 (1,816 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,440 (760 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,749 (281 ₦) | 675 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,368 (548 ₦) | 827 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,685 (274 ₦) | 635 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,069 (824 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,297 (541 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,129 (217 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,022 (309 ₦) | 549 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,393 (4,125 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,294 (439 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,143 (219 ₦) | 394 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 38% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,582,420 (263,717 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,254,960 (128,157 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$237,005 (24,203 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,497,640 (152,939 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$851,060 (86,910 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$160,925 (16,434 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$69,096 (7,056 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,224,730 (125,070 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$341,828 (34,907 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,612 (1,901 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,907 (1,114 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$177,301 (18,106 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$105,926 (10,817 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$255,708 (26,113 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$210,297 (21,476 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$59,545,600 (6,080,801 ₦) | 8,553,290 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,394 (244 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$131,946 (13,474 ₦) | 12,922 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 27% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,823 (1,616 ₦) | 1,873 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$14,258 (1,456 ₦) | 3,886 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$85,125 (8,693 ₦) | 21,360 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,405 (1,777 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,617 (1,288 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,019 (1,636 ₦) | 2,171 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,097 (623 ₦) | 671 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,706 (481 ₦) | 649 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$21,563 (2,202 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 45% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$33,032 (3,373 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,266 (2,478 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$91,449 (9,339 ₦) | 18,463 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$90,259 (9,217 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,781 (2,326 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,979 (815 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,491 (357 ₦) | 700 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,868,450 (190,806 ₦) | 178,695 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$215 (22 ₦) | 108 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$119,295 (12,182 ₦) | 15,945 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,720 (891 ₦) | 632 ₦ | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,460 prices entered by 1,012 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 28% cheaper than in Nigeria
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