Colombia
Cost of Living in Manizales
Monthly Total
$868
$15,190
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$334
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$18
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 1/13/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$334
$5,845
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$74
$1,295
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$98
$1,715
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$36
$630
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$60
$1,050
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$176
$3,080
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$60
$1,050
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$30
$525
Monthly Total
$868
$15,190
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Living in Manizales
Manizales is incredibly affordable - possibly cheapest livable city in Colombia. $250-325 for 1BR rent. Safest city in country. Cool climate (sweater weather) at 7,050 ft. University town atmosphere. Very limited English and expat infrastructure. Pioneer territory.
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