Cost of living in Manizales

In Manizales, Colombia, a single person typically needs around $653 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $1499 monthly.

How expensive is Manizales compared to other cities?

Manizales is 26% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Manizales compare to your city?

Manizales is 75% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Manizales is, on average, 89% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Manizales?

Who is Manizales a good fit for?

Manizales is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Manizales so expensive?

The cost of living can be influenced by housing, particularly rent and utilities, which may be higher than expected for some residents.

Is food expensive in Manizales?

Food prices in Manizales are 34% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable.

Is public transport affordable in Manizales?

Public transport is 26% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall affordability of living in the city.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
653 $
Without Rent
360 $
Rent & Utilities
294 $
Food
227 $
Transport
65 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
412 $
GDP per Capita
6,980 $
Freedom Index
6.54
Lifespan
74 years
Speak English
4%
Population
454.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 4.04 $
Dinner 15.9 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 6.6 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.28 $
Capuccino 1.5 $
Coke, 330ml 0.8 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.97 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.06 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.97 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.17 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.66 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.29 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.89 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.29 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.96 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.23 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.18 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.02 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.05 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.5 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.26 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 8.38 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 0.96 $
Cigarette pack 2.1 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.64 $
Monthly Pass 44.9 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.83 $
Taxi, 8 km 9.37 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 25.9 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 4.83 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.79 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.77 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.15 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 51 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 79 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 22.2 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 226 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 344 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 200 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 315 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 924 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,028 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 412 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 11.61%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 31.7 $
Cinema, 1 seat 2.93 $
Haircut 4.8 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 84.2 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 43.6 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 157 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 3,539 $

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Peru
Manizales vs Lima (Lima is 51% more expensive) Manizales vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 14% less expensive) Manizales vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 7% more expensive) Manizales vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 21% less expensive) Manizales vs Callao (Callao is 19% more expensive) Manizales vs Piura (Piura is 14% less expensive) Manizales vs Cusco (Cusco is 2% less expensive) Manizales vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 24% less expensive) Manizales vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 9% less expensive) Manizales vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 4% more expensive)
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Manizales vs Caracas (Caracas is 60% more expensive) Manizales vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 8% more expensive) Manizales vs Valencia (Valencia is 20% more expensive) Manizales vs Maracay (Maracay is 11% more expensive) Manizales vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 9% more expensive) Manizales vs Barinas (Barinas is 22% more expensive) Manizales vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 37% more expensive) Manizales vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 45% more expensive) Manizales vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 33% more expensive) Manizales vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 39% more expensive)
Colombia
Manizales vs Bogota (Bogota is 33% more expensive) Manizales vs Medellin (Medellin is 34% more expensive) Manizales vs Cali (Cali is 12% more expensive) Manizales vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 21% more expensive) Manizales vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 15% more expensive) Manizales vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 15% less expensive) Manizales vs Soacha (Soacha is 15% more expensive) Manizales vs Soledad (Soledad is 29% more expensive) Manizales vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 27% less expensive) Manizales vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 2% less expensive)
Brazil
Manizales vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 55% more expensive) Manizales vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 46% more expensive) Manizales vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 23% more expensive) Manizales vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 10% more expensive) Manizales vs Salvador (Salvador is 13% more expensive) Manizales vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 21% more expensive) Manizales vs Manaus (Manaus is 22% more expensive) Manizales vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 17% more expensive) Manizales vs Recife (Recife is 19% more expensive) Manizales vs Goiania (Goiania is 0% more expensive)
Argentina
Manizales vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 39% more expensive) Manizales vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 42% more expensive) Manizales vs Rosario (Rosario is 3% less expensive) Manizales vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 6% more expensive) Manizales vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 15% more expensive) Manizales vs Salta (Salta is 12% more expensive) Manizales vs San Juan (San Juan is 1% more expensive) Manizales vs Lanus (Lanus is 24% more expensive) Manizales vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 41% less expensive) Manizales vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 9% more expensive)
Bolivia
Manizales vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 17% more expensive) Manizales vs La Paz (La Paz is 3% more expensive) Manizales vs El Alto (El Alto is 2% less expensive) Manizales vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 18% less expensive) Manizales vs Sucre (Sucre is 1% more expensive) Manizales vs Oruro (Oruro is 8% less expensive) Manizales vs Potosi (Potosi is 24% less expensive) Manizales vs Tarija (Tarija is 4% less expensive) Manizales vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 18% less expensive) Manizales vs Trinidad (Trinidad is 18% more expensive)
Paraguay
Manizales vs Asuncion (Asuncion is 2% more expensive) Manizales vs Ciudad del Este (Ciudad del Este is 19% less expensive) Manizales vs Luque (Luque is 8% less expensive) Manizales vs San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo is 5% less expensive) Manizales vs Pedro Juan Caballero (Pedro Juan Caballero is 20% less expensive) Manizales vs Caaguazu (Caaguazu is 37% less expensive) Manizales vs Encarnacion (Encarnacion is 21% less expensive) Manizales vs Coronel Oviedo (Coronel Oviedo is 18% less expensive) Manizales vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 17% less expensive)