Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 52% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$38,932 (kr64) | kr150 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$29,377 (kr49) | kr85 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,414 (kr19) | kr38 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$5,356 (kr9) | kr14 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$11,370 (kr19) | kr32 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,508 (kr7) | kr20 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$12,126 (kr20) | kr43 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$12,547 (kr21) | kr17 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,203 (kr5.30) | kr13 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$5,328 (kr9) | kr9 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$69,874 (kr116) | kr81 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,618 (kr13) | kr20 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$5,535 (kr9) | kr10 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 68% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,040,800 (kr3,378) | kr12,078 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,195,640 (kr1,979) | kr10,088 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$370,876 (kr614) | kr797 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,439,670 (kr2,383) | kr8,998 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$981,010 (kr1,624) | kr6,853 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$231,461 (kr383) | kr621 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$65,784 (kr109) | kr164 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,346,110 (kr2,228) | kr2,390 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$451,833 (kr748) | kr488 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$23,298 (kr39) | kr43 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,132 (kr23) | kr230 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 29% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$197,348 (kr327) | kr622 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$162,883 (kr270) | kr294 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$406,960 (kr674) | kr789 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$315,307 (kr522) | kr1,009 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 53% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$73,954,100 (kr122,416) | kr314,482 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,338 (kr7) | kr15 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$179,793 (kr298) | kr467 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$22,173 (kr37) | kr409 | - 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 43% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$23,272 (kr39) | kr37 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$11,221 (kr19) | kr82 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$137,136 (kr227) | kr500 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,617 (kr32) | kr37 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$10,779 (kr18) | kr31 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,073 (kr27) | kr18 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,781 (kr13) | kr12 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$8,170 (kr14) | kr17 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$32,538 (kr54) | kr202 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 45% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santiago de Cali | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$50,364 (kr83) | kr297 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,406 (kr47) | kr209 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$91,434 (kr151) | kr455 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$129,480 (kr214) | kr541 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$29,510 (kr49) | kr77 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$12,249 (kr20) | kr49 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,682 (kr9) | kr42 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,176,210 (kr3,602) | kr3,632 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$747 (kr1.24) | kr0.88 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$107,528 (kr178) | kr211 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$10,367 (kr17) | kr54 | - 68% | |
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TOTAL | - 52% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 534 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
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