Cost of living in Santiago de Cali, Colombia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,267 (C$7) | C$20 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,735 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,584 (C$2.54) | C$5.84 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,633 (C$1.02) | C$1.98 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,376 (C$2.08) | C$4.48 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,532 (C$0.98) | C$3.04 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,324 (C$2.83) | C$10 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,250 (C$2.41) | C$4.24 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,751 (C$0.68) | C$3.76 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,696 (C$1.04) | C$3.41 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$36,656 (C$14) | C$19 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,262 (C$1.65) | C$2.48 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,801 (C$0.70) | C$1.93 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,701,280 (C$657) | C$2,136 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$879,617 (C$340) | C$1,241 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$238,062 (C$92) | C$133 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,118,800 (C$432) | C$1,120 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$606,556 (C$234) | C$806 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$170,060 (C$66) | C$66 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$73,680 (C$28) | C$54 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,208,550 (C$467) | C$311 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$325,224 (C$126) | C$97 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,899 (C$5.75) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$18,105 (C$7) | C$25 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$118,514 (C$46) | C$60 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$85,729 (C$33) | C$39 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$204,115 (C$79) | C$98 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$191,622 (C$74) | C$117 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$60,147,300 (C$23,227) | C$22,935 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,511 (C$0.97) | C$1.42 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$112,368 (C$43) | C$67 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$24,579 (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,878 (C$6) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$11,342 (C$4.38) | C$22 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$93,401 (C$36) | C$77 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$20,793 (C$8) | C$6 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,915 (C$5.76) | C$3.85 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,289 (C$6) | C$4.28 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,157 (C$2.38) | C$3.11 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,170 (C$1.22) | C$2.46 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,374 (C$8) | C$20 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$35,878 (C$14) | C$52 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$19,684 (C$8) | C$26 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$119,847 (C$46) | C$117 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$82,155 (C$32) | C$96 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,950 (C$9) | C$9 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,206 (C$2.78) | C$5.42 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,807 (C$2.63) | C$7 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,837,500 (C$710) | C$647 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$191 (C$0.07) | C$0.83 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$92,692 (C$36) | C$35 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,055 (C$1.95) | C$11 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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