Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 7% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 9% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santiago de Cali | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$32,738 (S/. 28) | S/. 19 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$24,667 (S/. 21) | S/. 17 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,874 (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,611 (S/. 3.95) | S/. 5.47 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$10,089 (S/. 9) | S/. 5.78 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,767 (S/. 3.23) | S/. 3.24 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,515 (S/. 10) | S/. 9 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,180 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.53 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,344 (S/. 2.86) | S/. 2.49 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,111 (S/. 2.66) | S/. 8 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$50,150 (S/. 43) | S/. 32 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,068 (S/. 5.20) | S/. 7 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,500 (S/. 3.00) | S/. 2.02 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,746,810 (S/. 2,352) | S/. 1,888 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,057,730 (S/. 906) | S/. 898 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$205,756 (S/. 176) | S/. 188 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,299,490 (S/. 1,113) | S/. 1,260 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$666,754 (S/. 571) | S/. 662 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$137,943 (S/. 118) | S/. 134 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$76,655 (S/. 66) | S/. 56 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,439,970 (S/. 1,233) | S/. 989 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$391,665 (S/. 335) | S/. 375 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,874 (S/. 13) | S/. 24 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,659 (S/. 10) | S/. 17 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 22% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$184,930 (S/. 158) | S/. 139 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$136,920 (S/. 117) | S/. 88 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$291,525 (S/. 250) | S/. 216 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$210,007 (S/. 180) | S/. 193 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 26% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$75,913,100 (S/. 65,012) | S/. 41,006 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,925 (S/. 2.51) | S/. 4.56 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$133,388 (S/. 114) | S/. 68 | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$18,611 (S/. 16) | S/. 25 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 9% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$13,361 (S/. 11) | S/. 7 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$19,300 (S/. 17) | S/. 15 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$71,658 (S/. 61) | S/. 64 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$11,601 (S/. 10) | S/. 24 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,663 (S/. 13) | S/. 12 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,959 (S/. 14) | S/. 14 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,687 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.69 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,269 (S/. 5.37) | S/. 5.15 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$38,387 (S/. 33) | S/. 22 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 22% cheaper than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santiago de Cali | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$40,786 (S/. 35) | S/. 39 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,767 (S/. 25) | S/. 25 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$94,545 (S/. 81) | S/. 97 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$113,432 (S/. 97) | S/. 65 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$31,146 (S/. 27) | S/. 27 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$11,772 (S/. 10) | S/. 13 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,720 (S/. 3.19) | S/. 8 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,021,120 (S/. 1,731) | S/. 1,969 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$359 (S/. 0.31) | S/. 0.61 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$93,622 (S/. 80) | S/. 102 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,963 (S/. 5.96) | S/. 14 | - 58% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,060 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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