- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Canada
- Santiago de Cali
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santiago de Cali, Colombia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$9,811 (C$4.31) | C$14 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$14,462 (C$6) | C$8 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$5,707 (C$2.51) | C$6 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,490 (C$1.09) | C$2.38 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,685 (C$2.06) | C$4.08 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,363 (C$1.04) | C$2.62 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,703 (C$2.95) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,806 (C$1.67) | C$3.73 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,620 (C$0.71) | C$2.90 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,601 (C$1.14) | C$2.89 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$27,424 (C$12) | C$16 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$4,006 (C$1.76) | C$2.31 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,000 (C$0.88) | C$1.76 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,308,330 (C$575) | C$1,186 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$760,234 (C$334) | C$982 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$196,149 (C$86) | C$117 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$805,335 (C$354) | C$919 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$581,774 (C$256) | C$695 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$102,984 (C$45) | C$64 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$71,424 (C$31) | C$39 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,508,520 (C$663) | C$392 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$249,605 (C$110) | C$111 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,998 (C$7) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$6,766 (C$2.97) | C$26 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$153,601 (C$68) | C$61 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$130,612 (C$57) | C$41 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$227,018 (C$100) | C$95 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$177,167 (C$78) | C$87 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$57,686,200 (C$25,361) | C$22,684 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,143 (C$1.38) | C$1.19 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$102,470 (C$45) | C$47 | - 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$27,750 (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$13,845 (C$6) | C$8 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$23,876 (C$10) | C$20 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$66,176 (C$29) | C$85 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$18,926 (C$8) | C$7 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$10,576 (C$4.65) | C$3.90 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,276 (C$4.96) | C$3.90 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,912 (C$2.16) | C$3.21 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,805 (C$2.11) | C$2.46 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$11,679 (C$5.13) | C$19 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 76% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$37,013 (C$16) | C$43 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$18,691 (C$8) | C$27 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$111,027 (C$49) | C$84 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$84,796 (C$37) | C$93 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$16,062 (C$7) | C$9 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,858 (C$2.14) | C$5.44 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,796 (C$1.67) | C$5.57 | - 70% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$475,711 (C$209) | C$141 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$215 (C$0.09) | C$2.00 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$102,928 (C$45) | C$34 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$3,755 (C$1.65) | C$10 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 456 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,057
(COL$4,679,242)
in Santiago de Cali.
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