Cost of living in Colombia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 36% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Colombia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$27,055 (2,822 ₦) | 2,153 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$20,466 (2,135 ₦) | 2,817 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$9,006 (940 ₦) | 2,363 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,148 (328 ₦) | 1,015 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$7,394 (771 ₦) | 808 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,412 (356 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$9,581 (999 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,860 (716 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,564 (372 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,411 (356 ₦) | 367 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$43,938 (4,584 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,872 (508 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,577 (269 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 50% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Colombia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,663,430 (277,847 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,389,530 (144,954 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$242,298 (25,276 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,393,030 (145,320 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$820,231 (85,566 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$158,264 (16,510 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$63,264 (6,600 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,376,860 (143,633 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$361,235 (37,684 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,894 (1,971 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,288 (1,178 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Colombia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$190,108 (19,832 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$127,337 (13,284 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$300,269 (31,324 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$238,297 (24,859 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Colombia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$65,078,200 (6,788,897 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,302 (344 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$131,330 (13,700 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 4% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Colombia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,348 (1,497 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 185% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$17,994 (1,877 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$76,426 (7,973 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,342 (2,018 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,026 (1,150 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,130 (1,683 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,425 (670 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,335 (557 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$23,855 (2,489 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Colombia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$34,107 (3,558 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,658 (2,572 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$94,871 (9,897 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$99,856 (10,417 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$26,124 (2,725 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,954 (934 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,010 (418 ₦) | 579 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,405,540 (250,944 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$227 (24 ₦) | 25 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$112,622 (11,749 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,255 (861 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,958 prices entered by 941 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 23% cheaper than in Nigeria
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