- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Canada
- Santiago de Cali
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santiago de Cali, Colombia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$10,418 (C$4.80) | C$15 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,482 (C$7) | C$9 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,784 (C$3.12) | C$5.69 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,444 (C$1.13) | C$2.17 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,343 (C$2.46) | C$4.84 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,515 (C$1.16) | C$2.90 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,809 (C$3.13) | C$10 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,206 (C$1.94) | C$4.00 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,428 (C$0.66) | C$3.31 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,611 (C$1.20) | C$3.07 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$26,882 (C$12) | C$16 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,918 (C$1.80) | C$2.51 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,000 (C$0.92) | C$2.07 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,343,750 (C$619) | C$1,576 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$945,091 (C$435) | C$1,122 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$213,071 (C$98) | C$109 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,011,800 (C$466) | C$1,019 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$689,689 (C$317) | C$774 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$120,100 (C$55) | C$66 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$73,031 (C$34) | C$40 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,592,180 (C$733) | C$377 | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$254,578 (C$117) | C$98 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$17,954 (C$8) | C$9 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,533 (C$7) | C$23 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$166,200 (C$77) | C$59 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$113,571 (C$52) | C$40 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$238,452 (C$110) | C$93 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$172,929 (C$80) | C$92 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$62,793,200 (C$28,906) | C$22,749 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,381 (C$1.10) | C$1.26 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$102,199 (C$47) | C$65 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$29,253 (C$13) | C$31 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,163 (C$7) | C$8 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$12,618 (C$5.81) | C$20 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$73,947 (C$34) | C$96 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$22,800 (C$10) | C$6 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,288 (C$5.66) | C$3.72 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,614 (C$5.81) | C$2.83 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,260 (C$2.42) | C$3.09 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,666 (C$2.15) | C$2.46 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$13,385 (C$6) | C$19 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$36,642 (C$17) | C$46 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$19,420 (C$9) | C$26 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$177,449 (C$82) | C$101 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$81,545 (C$38) | C$87 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$18,315 (C$8) | C$9 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,993 (C$2.30) | C$5.53 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,655 (C$2.14) | C$5.67 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$2,271,140 (C$1,045) | C$549 | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$361 (C$0.17) | C$1.04 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$94,485 (C$43) | C$35 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,281 (C$1.97) | C$10 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 628 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,834
(COL$6,157,236)
in Santiago de Cali.
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