Colombia
Cost of Living in Pereira
Monthly Total
$1,151
$20,143
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$575
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$19
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
$575
$10,063
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$82
$1,435
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$109
$1,908
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$48
$840
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$60
$1,050
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$180
$3,150
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$65
$1,138
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$32
$560
Monthly Total
$1,151
$20,143
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Living in Pereira
Pereira offers 20-25% lower costs than Medellín with similar eternal spring climate. Best airport in Coffee Triangle with some international flights. Economic hub of coffee region. No AC needed. Great value for authentic Colombian experience.
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