Manizales
Colombia
434,403 people2,144m elevationAmerica/Bogota37
Overview
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.
Cost of Living
Monthly costs in Manizales in USD. Editorial estimates combined with Numbeo data.
Housing (monthly rent)
Studio
Budget$180
Mid-range$240
Upscale$340
1 Bedroom
Budget$250
Mid-range$290
Upscale$400
2 Bedroom
Budget$340
Mid-range$440
Upscale$600
Food
Monthly Groceries
Budget$90
Mid-range$140
Premium$220
Dining (per meal)
Street food$2
Casual restaurant$3
Nice restaurant$12
Upscale$28
Transportation
Public transit (monthly)$30
Uber/taxi (avg ride)$2
Fuel (monthly)$80
Parking (monthly)$30
Utilities
Electric (low)$20
Electric (average)$30
Electric (high)$42
Water$10
Gas$10
Internet$24
Lifestyle
Gym membership$22
Cleaning (weekly)$12
Coworking space$90
Healthcare
Doctor visit$30
Basic insurance (monthly)$60
Comprehensive insurance$165
Other
Phone plan$12
Subscriptions$18