Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 43% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$36,791 (kr58) | kr125 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$30,614 (kr49) | kr72 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$9,615 (kr15) | kr37 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$5,883 (kr9) | kr11 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$12,242 (kr19) | kr31 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,650 (kr7) | kr25 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,132 (kr18) | kr52 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$13,870 (kr22) | kr18 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,501 (kr5.55) | kr11 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$5,006 (kr8) | kr13 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$65,399 (kr104) | kr81 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$8,018 (kr13) | kr19 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,810 (kr8) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 47% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,214,470 (kr3,511) | kr10,293 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,429,440 (kr2,267) | kr7,078 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$383,242 (kr608) | kr1,303 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,554,300 (kr2,465) | kr6,025 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,174,280 (kr1,862) | kr4,137 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$231,461 (kr367) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,453 (kr113) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,399,860 (kr2,220) | kr3,019 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$430,860 (kr683) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,915 (kr35) | kr52 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,852 (kr19) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 30% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$251,525 (kr399) | kr781 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$147,248 (kr233) | kr237 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$409,832 (kr650) | kr597 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$265,326 (kr421) | kr1,050 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 49% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$80,345,400 (kr127,398) | kr313,684 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,221 (kr7) | kr12 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$161,935 (kr257) | kr388 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$22,316 (kr35) | kr266 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 13% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$18,992 (kr30) | kr58 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$11,221 (kr18) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$137,632 (kr218) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$23,460 (kr37) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,202 (kr19) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$18,961 (kr30) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,235 (kr13) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,342 (kr10) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$42,458 (kr67) | kr181 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 46% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$48,693 (kr77) | kr380 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$34,320 (kr54) | kr219 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$112,234 (kr178) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$160,527 (kr255) | kr622 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$37,336 (kr59) | kr73 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$13,322 (kr21) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,501 (kr10) | kr33 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,176,210 (kr3,451) | kr2,962 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$747 (kr1.18) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$122,508 (kr194) | kr255 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$10,336 (kr16) | kr47 | - 65% | |
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TOTAL | - 43% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 378 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2025.
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