Cost of living in Colombia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,231 (2,007 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,827 (1,756 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,977 (728 ₦) | 861 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,746 (287 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,467 (570 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,584 (270 ₦) | 653 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,690 (802 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,103 (533 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,279 (238 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,829 (295 ₦) | 324 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,994 (4,278 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,151 (433 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,120 (221 ₦) | 355 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 28% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,560,030 (267,150 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,175,180 (122,635 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$238,028 (24,839 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,469,840 (153,384 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$802,516 (83,746 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$157,446 (16,430 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$74,155 (7,738 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,215,320 (126,824 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$328,599 (34,291 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,792 (1,752 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,209 (1,378 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$156,757 (16,358 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 224% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$98,373 (10,266 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$246,619 (25,736 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$205,729 (21,469 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$59,525,700 (6,211,769 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,989 (312 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$123,728 (12,912 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,067 (1,468 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$19,607 (2,046 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$79,319 (8,277 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$18,696 (1,951 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,334 (1,287 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,290 (1,596 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,328 (660 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,529 (473 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,615 (2,151 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 14% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$36,525 (3,812 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,700 (2,265 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$91,953 (9,596 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,340 (9,845 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,209 (2,318 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,026 (733 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,889 (406 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,715,260 (178,995 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$184 (19 ₦) | 20 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$114,823 (11,982 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,613 (690 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,629 prices entered by 1,168 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria
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