Cost of living in Colombia compared to Nigeria
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| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 65% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Colombia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$37,303 (14,336 ₦) | 6,154 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$29,978 (11,521 ₦) | 5,576 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,605 (4,076 ₦) | 3,175 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$5,051 (1,941 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,765 (3,753 ₦) | 2,881 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,596 (1,766 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$14,607 (5,614 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,634 (3,702 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,020 (1,545 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$5,363 (2,061 ₦) | 933 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$55,074 (21,165 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,677 (2,950 ₦) | 1,180 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,304 (1,654 ₦) | 1,208 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Colombia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,503,250 (1,346,312 ₦) | 685,209 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,087,340 (802,173 ₦) | 1,588,820 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$394,720 (151,692 ₦) | 88,851 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,018,730 (775,805 ₦) | 1,093,320 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,276,980 (490,748 ₦) | 1,091,650 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$269,583 (103,602 ₦) | 79,865 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$68,042 (26,149 ₦) | 22,448 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,393,420 (535,496 ₦) | 430,911 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$433,396 (166,556 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$27,206 (10,456 ₦) | 3,480 ₦ | + 200% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$22,159 (8,516 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 185% | |
| Clothes | + 252% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 252% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Colombia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$224,368 (86,225 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 331% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$160,856 (61,818 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 294% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$372,754 (143,251 ₦) | 55,435 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$309,804 (119,059 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 137% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Colombia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$75,068,200 (28,848,988 ₦) | 7,796,670 ₦ | + 270% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,230 (1,626 ₦) | 1,064 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$170,505 (65,526 ₦) | 21,356 ₦ | + 207% | |
| Personal Care | + 188% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 188% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Colombia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$26,785 (10,293 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$30,344 (11,661 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 560% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$91,756 (35,262 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$23,748 (9,127 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$16,600 (6,379 ₦) | 1,839 ₦ | + 247% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$20,244 (7,780 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,056 (3,096 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | + 179% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$8,345 (3,207 ₦) | 1,362 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$38,045 (14,621 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 351% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Colombia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$65,536 (25,186 ₦) | 17,361 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$34,011 (13,070 ₦) | 13,113 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$119,693 (45,998 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 202% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$161,814 (62,186 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$40,846 (15,697 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 246% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$12,638 (4,857 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,863 (2,253 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,634,400 (1,012,410 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 239% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$634 (243 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$131,236 (50,434 ₦) | 16,696 ₦ | + 202% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$11,155 (4,287 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,616 prices entered by 477 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 05, 2025.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria
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