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
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