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Manizales

Colombia 🕒 3:05:48 PM (UTC-5 -05)

Local Highlights

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☀️ Weather Forecast

Fri May 29
19°C / 66°F
Low: 12°C / 53°F
Sat May 30
19°C / 67°F
Low: 11°C / 52°F
Sun May 31
18°C / 64°F
Low: 12°C / 54°F

📊 Core Metrics

Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$270
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)99.26 USD
  • Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)29.63 USD
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)21.63 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre292.85 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre247.79 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre576.68 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre540.64 USD
  • Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre144.40 USD
  • Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre131.85 USD

Transportation

  • One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)0.76 USD
  • Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)30.28 USD
  • Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)1.34 USD
  • Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)3.20 USD
  • Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)8.11 USD
  • Gasoline (1 Liter)1.12 USD
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)18922.41 USD
  • Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)29829.82 USD
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)3.65 USD

Food & Groceries

  • Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant4.05 USD
  • Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)18.92 USD
  • Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)8.11 USD
  • Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)1.22 USD
  • Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)2.28 USD
  • Cappuccino (Regular Size)1.49 USD
  • Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)0.84 USD
  • Bottled Water (12 oz)0.61 USD
  • Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)1.08 USD
  • Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)1.50 USD
  • White Rice (1 lb)0.58 USD
  • Eggs (12, Large Size)2.18 USD
  • Local Cheese (1 lb)2.47 USD
  • Chicken Fillets (1 lb)2.62 USD
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)3.69 USD
  • Apples (1 lb)1.49 USD
  • Bananas (1 lb)0.52 USD
  • Oranges (1 lb)0.72 USD
  • Tomatoes (1 lb)0.60 USD
  • Potatoes (1 lb)0.56 USD
  • Onions (1 lb)0.59 USD
  • Lettuce (1 Head)0.86 USD
  • Bottled Water (50 oz)0.97 USD
  • Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)9.46 USD
  • Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)1.18 USD
  • Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)2.70 USD

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Monthly Fitness Club Membership30.41 USD
  • Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child270.32 USD
  • International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child8524.09 USD
  • Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)42.35 USD
  • Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)72.09 USD
  • Men's Leather Business Shoes67.58 USD

Other

  • Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)10.20 USD
  • Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)34.24 USD
  • Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)718.47 USD