Pereira ranks 4th of 8 priced cities in Colombia on cost — $859 a month in essentials, 21% above Cali, the cheapest. The average net salary of $570 covers that 0.7×. 93.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 10.9 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Oct averages 20°C, May 20°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $403 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $532 |
| Groceries | $133 |
| Dining out | $149 |
| Utilities | $134 |
| Local transport | $40 |
| Essentials / mo | $859 |
| Avg net salary | $570 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $851 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $875 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Pereira, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.75 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $21.71 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $9.31 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.86 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.24 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.10 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.34 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.65 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.32 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.75 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.39 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.85 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $6.15 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $8.77 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.59 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.15 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.04 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.66 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.18 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.21 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.96 |
| Monthly transit pass | $40.32 |
| Taxi start | $1.86 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.06 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.29 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $105.05 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $28.95 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $11.42 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $38.88 |
| Cinema, one seat | $4.65 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Pereira has 93.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the 7th-highest of 8 Colombia cities we track. Colombia's national figure is 100.5, so Pereira runs 7 below the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20.1°C | 22.7°C | 87% | 82% | 797 mm |
| Feb | 20.4°C | 23.1°C | 87% | 83% | 636 mm |
| Mar | 20.1°C | 22.9°C | 89% | 91% | 1028 mm |
| Apr | 20.2°C | 22.9°C | 89% | 96% | 1135 mm |
| May | 20.5°C | 23.3°C | 88% | 97% | 1415 mm |
| Jun | 20.4°C | 23°C | 88% | 96% | 1670 mm |
| Jul | 20.4°C | 23°C | 87% | 95% | 1804 mm |
| Aug | 20.3°C | 22.7°C | 86% | 92% | 1559 mm |
| Sep | 20.1°C | 22.5°C | 86% | 93% | 1244 mm |
| Oct | 20°C | 22.6°C | 88% | 95% | 1075 mm |
| Nov | 20°C | 22.6°C | 89% | 94% | 922 mm |
| Dec | 20.1°C | 22.8°C | 89% | 88% | 1036 mm |
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