Cost of living in Santiago de Cali, Colombia vs Araraquara, Brazil
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 10% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$18,310 (R$ 28) | R$ 27 | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,864 (R$ 28) | R$ 27 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,196 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.99 | + 123% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,670 (R$ 4.13) | R$ 3.40 | + 21% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,672 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.20 | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,238 (R$ 3.46) | R$ 5.48 | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$9,065 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,308 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.03 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,568 (R$ 2.43) | R$ 2.81 | - 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,763 (R$ 4.27) | R$ 5.92 | - 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$33,205 (R$ 51) | R$ 36 | + 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,357 (R$ 5.19) | R$ 6 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,150 (R$ 3.32) | R$ 3.36 | - 1% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 17% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,292,790 (R$ 3,545) | R$ 2,283 | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$819,165 (R$ 1,267) | R$ 1,538 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$201,223 (R$ 311) | R$ 300 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,107,160 (R$ 1,712) | R$ 1,750 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$545,303 (R$ 843) | R$ 1,200 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$149,497 (R$ 231) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$74,628 (R$ 115) | R$ 70 | + 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,207,880 (R$ 1,868) | R$ 1,266 | + 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$330,997 (R$ 512) | R$ 500 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$15,317 (R$ 24) | R$ 27 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,594 (R$ 15) | R$ 20 | - 27% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 4% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$108,208 (R$ 167) | R$ 176 | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$107,289 (R$ 166) | R$ 150 | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$194,295 (R$ 300) | R$ 351 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$180,227 (R$ 279) | R$ 250 | + 12% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,479,700 (R$ 90,424) | R$ 94,000 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,355 (R$ 3.64) | R$ 4.50 | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$131,982 (R$ 204) | R$ 193 | + 6% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$20,414 (R$ 32) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 0% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,570 (R$ 24) | R$ 27 | - 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$9,938 (R$ 15) | R$ 50 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$74,540 (R$ 115) | R$ 236 | - 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$15,527 (R$ 24) | R$ 22 | + 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,049 (R$ 20) | R$ 14 | + 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,086 (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,655 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.00 | + 106% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,816 (R$ 5.90) | R$ 3.21 | + 84% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$19,371 (R$ 30) | R$ 26 | + 13% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 37% cheaper than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$23,422 (R$ 36) | R$ 82 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$19,038 (R$ 29) | R$ 48 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$108,350 (R$ 168) | R$ 300 | - 44% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$89,374 (R$ 138) | R$ 124 | + 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,598 (R$ 38) | R$ 14 | + 163% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,983 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 75% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,920 (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,640,710 (R$ 2,537) | R$ 3,000 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$219 (R$ 0.34) | R$ 2.30 | - 85% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$100,583 (R$ 156) | R$ 110 | + 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,099 (R$ 8) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 3% |

These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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