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Manizales

Colombia 🕒 12:37:25 AM (UTC-5 -05)

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☀️ Weather Forecast

Wed May 6
22°C / 71°F
Low: 12°C / 53°F
Thu May 7
22°C / 72°F
Low: 11°C / 51°F
Fri May 8
21°C / 69°F
Low: 11°C / 51°F

📊 Core Metrics

Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$350
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
4.4
Poor
Fixed Internet
78
Broadband (Mbps)
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources

Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic models.
Safety & Internet: Sourced from open data initiatives including the Measurement Lab (M-Lab) and public government/NGO safety indices.
Note: Prices and metrics are estimates only and may vary by specific neighborhood or provider.

🌍 Demographics

  • Population434,403
  • Region
  • ClimateTropical
  • Elevation2,119 m

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Housing & Utilities

  • Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)336389.06 USD
  • Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)108680.00 USD
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)80000.00 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre1083333.33 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre916666.67 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre2133333.33 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre1233333.33 USD
  • Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre534188.03 USD
  • Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre487736.90 USD

Transportation

  • One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)2800.00 USD
  • Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)112000.00 USD
  • Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)4950.00 USD
  • Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)11265.41 USD
  • Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)30000.00 USD
  • Gasoline (1 Liter)4152.25 USD
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)69500000.00 USD
  • Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)104900000.00 USD
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)13500.00 USD

Food & Groceries

  • Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant15000.00 USD
  • Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)70000.00 USD
  • Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)30000.00 USD
  • Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)4500.00 USD
  • Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)7764.42 USD
  • Cappuccino (Regular Size)5500.00 USD
  • Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)3125.00 USD
  • Bottled Water (12 oz)2250.00 USD
  • Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)4000.00 USD
  • Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)5411.66 USD
  • White Rice (1 lb)2151.50 USD
  • Eggs (12, Large Size)8050.00 USD
  • Local Cheese (1 lb)9142.97 USD
  • Chicken Fillets (1 lb)9861.19 USD
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)13950.40 USD
  • Apples (1 lb)5286.59 USD
  • Bananas (1 lb)1907.19 USD
  • Oranges (1 lb)2663.18 USD
  • Tomatoes (1 lb)2481.53 USD
  • Potatoes (1 lb)2058.38 USD
  • Onions (1 lb)2178.64 USD
  • Lettuce (1 Head)3166.67 USD
  • Bottled Water (50 oz)3469.12 USD
  • Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)35000.00 USD
  • Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)4545.50 USD
  • Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)10000.00 USD

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Monthly Fitness Club Membership112500.00 USD
  • Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child1000000.00 USD
  • International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child33072727.27 USD
  • Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)156666.67 USD
  • Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)266666.67 USD
  • Men's Leather Business Shoes250000.00 USD

Other

  • Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)37750.00 USD
  • Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)126666.67 USD
  • Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)2636926.45 USD