Cost of Living in Caldas
Prices in Caldas (First-Level Administrative Unit in Colombia)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Manizales - 10 contributors in the past 12 months
Riosucio - 0 contributors
Chinchina - 0 contributors
La Dorada - 0 contributors
Anserma - 0 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 16,200.00 Col$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 70,000.00 Col$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 35,380.00 Col$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 4,900.00 Col$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 9,500.00 Col$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5,500.00 Col$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3,125.00 Col$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2,250.00 Col$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 4,000.00 Col$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 9,762.73 Col$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2,151.50 Col$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 8,050.00 Col$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9,142.97 Col$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 11,106.29 Col$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 17,855.30 Col$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6,511.98 Col$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1,907.19 Col$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2,663.18 Col$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2,814.37 Col$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2,058.38 Col$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2,178.64 Col$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3,166.67 Col$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 5,666.67 Col$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 50,000.00 Col$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 6,142.86 Col$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 9,666.67 Col$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 10,000.00 Col$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2,933.33 Col$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 112,000.00 Col$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4,725.00 Col$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 12,231.02 Col$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 40,000.00 Col$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 4,152.25 Col$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 70,000,000.00 Col$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 114,750,000.00 Col$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 446,666.67 Col$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 37,750.00 Col$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 110,000.00 Col$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 112,500.00 Col$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 80,000.00 Col$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 13,500.00 Col$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,000,000.00 Col$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 156,666.67 Col$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 126,666.67 Col$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 266,666.67 Col$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 250,000.00 Col$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,083,333.33 Col$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 916,666.67 Col$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,133,333.33 Col$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,000,000.00 Col$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 534,188.03 Col$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 487,736.90 Col$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,640,706.71 Col$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.75 | |
Over the last 12 months, 16 data points were contributed by 24 people of this region.
Last update: 18 February 2026
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.
Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
All Cities in Caldas with Available Data: