Cost of Living in Pereira

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Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 22,500.00 Col$ 13,000.00-40,000.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 70,000.00 Col$ 60,000.00-220,638.39
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 30,000.00 Col$ 25,000.00-34,000.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 3,000.00 Col$ 3,000.00-12,000.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 9,000.00 Col$ 8,000.00-16,000.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 6,128.99 Col$ 4,000.00-12,000.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 4,274.16 Col$ 3,000.00-8,000.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2,125.00 Col$ 1,500.00-6,000.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 4,257.64 Col$ 3,000.00-6,000.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 4,661.08 Col$ 3,175.15-10,886.23
White Rice (1 lb) 2,486.09 Col$ 1,360.78-4,653.41
Eggs (12, Large Size) 8,982.58 Col$ 6,000.00-18,000.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 7,942.00 Col$ 5,443.11-13,960.24
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 11,456.68 Col$ 5,443.11-15,875.75
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 15,233.63 Col$ 10,432.64-31,751.50
Apples (1 lb) 4,514.47 Col$ 2,494.76-6,803.89
Bananas (1 lb) 1,678.29 Col$ 1,315.42-4,535.93
Oranges (1 lb) 2,729.04 Col$ 1,861.36-4,535.93
Tomatoes (1 lb) 1,519.54 Col$ 907.19-3,628.74
Potatoes (1 lb) 2,136.09 Col$ 907.19-3,628.74
Onions (1 lb) 1,723.65 Col$ 1,133.98-2,761.02
Lettuce (1 Head) 3,768.37 Col$ 2,051.80-5,000.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2,000.00 Col$ 2,000.00-5,500.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 38,000.00 Col$ 25,000.00-75,000.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 4,272.73 Col$ 3,300.00-6,060.61
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 9,721.14 Col$ 7,000.00-16,000.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 8,000.00 Col$ 5,471.47-13,000.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 2,950.00 Col$ 2,900.00-3,250.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 130,000.00 Col$
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 5,000.00 Col$ 4,000.00-10,000.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 10,702.14 Col$ 10,702.14-20,000.01
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 26,500.00 Col$ 26,500.00-30,000.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 4,166.65 Col$ 4,000.00-4,300.00
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 60,000,000.00 Col$ 60,000,000.00-87,990,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 98,000,000.00 Col$ 98,000,000.00-109,500,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 325,000.00 Col$ 150,000.00-500,000.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 36,800.00 Col$ 25,000.00-100,000.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 93,333.33 Col$ 65,000.00-150,000.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 113,000.00 Col$ 70,000.00-156,000.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 96,000.00 Col$
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 15,000.00 Col$ 14,000.00-22,300.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 2,253,133.67 Col$ 1,200,000.00-3,127,079.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 27,568,454.44 Col$ 20,400,000.00-36,000,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 269,765.20 Col$ 170,000.00-400,000.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 152,608.99 Col$ 70,000.00-220,000.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 444,283.42 Col$ 175,000.00-1,000,000.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 408,361.37 Col$ 329,982.77-600,000.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,465,000.00 Col$ 800,000.00-2,080,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,300,000.00 Col$ 700,000.00-2,000,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,386,666.67 Col$ 1,000,000.00-4,160,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,490,000.00 Col$ 1,970,000.00-3,500,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 455,221.11 Col$
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 297,287.25 Col$
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 1,844,695.29 Col$
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 11.00 10.00-18.00

Prices in Pereira

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Last update: 6 January 2026
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7 Comments so far
Anonymous on Sep 06, 2024:
Older British men live in Pereira trying to get a girlfriend but it never happens.Instead they arrive back in Britain in a box is how it really is.

No British men with a brain would ever want a Colombiana but British men never had a brain in the first place
Anonymous on May 31, 2024:
As a retired expat I lived in the supposed best part of Pereira almost 5 years.Yes I avoided all of the bad areas listed and I never visited any of those bad areas either.Even living in the most expensive area of Pereira I never went out at night or very early mornings either. I totally agree with negative comments here about safety others have posted.To those of you who say Pereira isn't dangerous haven't ever lived in Pereira like I have for not a few months but 5 years as I mentioned.It doesn't matter how plush neighborhoods are supposed to be or how much security there is Pereira is extremely dangerous so I let Colombia permanently two months ago.
Anonymous on Sep 28, 2022:
Pablo Escobar used to pick up whores enroute in Pereira for many years to entertain his coca growers.It still happens daily too business as usual.I read comments that Pereira women made said they aren't floosies.They even marched in the streets of Pereira staking their claim.I'm much older now lived in Pereira my entire life and I continue to see it all just sitting in Simon Bolivar plaza and the trucks heading to pick up finished product normally between 3am and 4am on Saturdays each week when everything is shut down.I've seen many fine whores over the years getting rides to service coca growers still do.Sit in Simon Bolivar plaza with 50 usd and you can get the mother daughter banquet no problem.
Anonymous on Sep 18, 2022:
Pereira has plenty of whores,use one up grab another fresh one.
anonymous 027 on May 21, 2022:
Pereira is known as one of the top 5 safest cities in Colombia, probably even top 2!
The idiot that says it's dangerous because of possible drugs cartels is talking rubbish!
don't get involved with crimes and stay away from crimes and bad areas and you'll very likely
be fine not only in many parts of Colombia but elsewhere too. and don't wear expensive things
or clothes in public unless you live somewhere very secure.
Anonymous on Feb 10, 2022:
Pereira is the distribution center for several high profile drug cartels and it has been since the days of Pablo Escobar. If anyone has a death wish visit Pereira they'll make it a reality.
Kayya on Jan 04, 2022:
Pereira is very affordable housing to food very relax affordable living. got Rob gun point in Miami and Los Angeles, anyone can get rob stay away from areas that aren't secure and when in those areas be careful of your surroundings.
Instagram: quehacerenpereira.
This IG page will give you more visual on food and things to do Pereira is awesome