Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 19% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Barquisimeto or in Santiago de Cali? You can help!
Improve the prices for Barquisimeto! Improve the prices for Santiago de Cali!
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,115 prices entered by 80 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 45% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santiago de Cali | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$28,939 ($7) | US $14 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$22,118 ($5.03) | US $8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,559 ($1.95) | US $3.97 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,089 ($0.93) | US $1.68 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,406 ($2.14) | US $2.94 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,581 ($0.59) | US $1.23 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,535 ($2.62) | US $2.00 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,915 ($1.57) | US $5.20 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,657 ($0.60) | US $1.58 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,129 ($0.71) | US $1.55 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$60,095 ($14) | US $13 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,095 ($1.16) | US $3.52 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,298 ($0.75) | US $1.07 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 23% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santiago de Cali | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,575,240 ($586) | US $500 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,246,940 ($284) | US $300 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$216,986 ($49) | US $30 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,724,760 ($392) | US $350 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$770,317 ($175) | US $300 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$126,352 ($29) | US $20 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$78,469 ($18) | US $37 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,553,730 ($353) | US $187 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$401,625 ($91) | US $112 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$15,914 ($3.62) | US $4.50 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,858 ($2.24) | US $13 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 38% more expensive than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santiago de Cali | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$243,153 ($55) | US $36 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$142,029 ($32) | US $23 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$316,910 ($72) | US $51 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$249,582 ($57) | US $59 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 26% more expensive than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santiago de Cali | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$62,574,200 ($14,232) | US $4,000 | + 256% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,659 ($0.60) | US $0.74 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$148,148 ($34) | US $31 | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$22,963 ($5.22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 21% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santiago de Cali | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$19,161 ($4.36) | US $3.95 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$14,279 ($3.25) | US $11 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$109,875 ($25) | US $40 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$14,446 ($3.29) | US $9 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,680 ($3.11) | US $2.27 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$17,252 ($3.92) | US $3.47 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,340 ($1.67) | US $1.82 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$7,286 ($1.66) | US $1.50 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$23,766 ($5.41) | US $5.00 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 29% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santiago de Cali | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$32,651 ($7) | US $12 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$30,755 ($7) | US $11 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$115,732 ($26) | US $33 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$97,983 ($22) | US $33 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$30,348 ($7) | US $7 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,463 ($2.38) | US $3.24 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,824 ($0.87) | US $2.00 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,906,630 ($434) | US $277 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$267 ($0.06) | US $0.21 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$120,694 ($27) | US $32 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,073 ($1.84) | US $4.02 | - 54% | |
 |
TOTAL | - 19% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,115 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.00023
USD
/
COP
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Miami, Florida is 12% cheaper than in New York City
- Cost of living in Houston, Texas is 33% cheaper than in Miami, Florida
- Cost of living in London is 23% more expensive than in Dublin
- Cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 4% cheaper than in Miami, Florida
- Cost of living in New York City is 13% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 24% cheaper than in Miami, Florida
- Cost of living in Kayseri is 80% cheaper than in Istanbul
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Miami, Florida is 41% more expensive than in Orlando, Florida
- Cost of living in San Francisco, California is 5% more expensive than in Miami, Florida
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $1,400 in Barquisimeto you would need to make just about $1,136 (COL$4,992,630) in Santiago de Cali.
Do you live in Barquisimeto? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Guayaquil (Ecuador)
- Cost of Living, Prices in La Paz (Bolivia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Caracas (Venezuela)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Maracaibo (Venezuela)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Medellín (Colombia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ottawa (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Panama City (Panama)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Austin, Texas (United States)
Prices recently added
- Hourly rate for domestic cleaning help in Buenos Aires costs ARS $500 (13 minutes ago)
- 1 liter of whole fat milk in Ulm costs €1.59 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 box of 36 of tampons (tampax, ob, ...) in Berlin costs €4.40 (37 minutes ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Las Vegas, Nevada costs $20 (about 2 hours ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Murmansk costs руб 60 (about 2 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Moscow costs руб 500 (about 3 hours ago)