- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Canada
- Santiago de Cali
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santiago de Cali, Colombia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$8,675 (C$3.66) | C$14 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$13,767 (C$5.80) | C$8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$5,707 (C$2.40) | C$5.67 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,436 (C$1.03) | C$2.40 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,480 (C$1.89) | C$4.13 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,363 (C$1.00) | C$2.54 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,703 (C$2.82) | C$9 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,009 (C$1.69) | C$3.55 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,620 (C$0.68) | C$3.02 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,821 (C$1.19) | C$2.26 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$27,424 (C$12) | C$15 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,974 (C$1.67) | C$2.18 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,000 (C$0.84) | C$1.87 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,125,000 (C$474) | C$1,186 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$749,684 (C$316) | C$982 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$196,149 (C$83) | C$104 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$885,924 (C$373) | C$919 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$581,774 (C$245) | C$695 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$102,984 (C$43) | C$64 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$66,802 (C$28) | C$39 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,508,520 (C$636) | C$393 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$249,605 (C$105) | C$111 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,998 (C$7) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$6,677 (C$2.81) | C$25 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$153,601 (C$65) | C$61 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$130,612 (C$55) | C$41 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$249,223 (C$105) | C$95 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$177,167 (C$75) | C$87 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$61,173,100 (C$25,776) | C$23,851 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,314 (C$0.98) | C$1.19 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$102,957 (C$43) | C$47 | - 9% | |
| 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$5.83) | C$7 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$23,876 (C$10) | C$20 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$77,907 (C$33) | C$85 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$18,926 (C$8) | C$6 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$10,576 (C$4.46) | C$2.88 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,553 (C$4.87) | C$3.82 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,674 (C$1.97) | C$3.16 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,805 (C$2.02) | C$2.53 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$12,790 (C$5.39) | C$19 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$37,013 (C$16) | C$45 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$17,286 (C$7) | C$26 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$111,027 (C$47) | C$84 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$84,979 (C$36) | C$89 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$16,221 (C$7) | C$9 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,825 (C$2.03) | C$5.72 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,796 (C$1.60) | C$5.43 | - 71% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$475,711 (C$200) | C$141 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$215 (C$0.09) | C$1.04 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$100,901 (C$43) | C$34 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$3,993 (C$1.68) | C$10 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 508 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,106
(COL$4,998,817)
in Santiago de Cali.
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