Cost of living in Colombia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Colombia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$34,714 (3,604 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$24,912 (2,586 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,531 (1,093 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,408 (458 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$8,950 (929 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,960 (411 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$12,051 (1,251 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,824 (916 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,629 (377 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,590 (373 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$48,296 (5,014 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,797 (602 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,196 (332 ₦) | 568 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 63% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Colombia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,078,770 (319,613 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,526,600 (158,479 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$282,823 (29,360 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,746,670 (181,325 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$964,419 (100,118 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$186,441 (19,355 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$70,734 (7,343 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,451,730 (150,707 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$449,268 (46,639 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,716 (2,254 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,896 (1,650 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Colombia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$199,955 (20,758 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$126,323 (13,114 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$321,275 (33,352 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$248,008 (25,746 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 13% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Colombia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$68,740,200 (7,136,046 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,679 (382 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$142,199 (14,762 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Colombia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,684 (1,732 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 353% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$23,255 (2,414 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$95,730 (9,938 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$18,331 (1,903 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,960 (1,345 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$18,152 (1,884 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,559 (785 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,982 (621 ₦) | 663 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$28,724 (2,982 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 12% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Colombia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$42,982 (4,462 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$29,928 (3,107 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$137,911 (14,317 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$113,750 (11,809 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$30,685 (3,185 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,275 (1,067 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,363 (453 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,583,570 (268,205 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$243 (25 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$113,274 (11,759 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,910 (821 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
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These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 32% cheaper than in Nigeria
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