Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 33% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | - 25% | |||
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| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 25% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$32,245 (36 zł) | 50 zł | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$23,512 (26 zł) | 33 zł | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,253 (11 zł) | 15 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,893 (5.43 zł) | 4.87 zł | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$10,379 (12 zł) | 15 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,167 (4.62 zł) | 15 zł | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$10,666 (12 zł) | 24 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$7,424 (8 zł) | 4.03 zł | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,093 (3.43 zł) | 4.84 zł | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,630 (4.03 zł) | 4.11 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$38,399 (43 zł) | 56 zł | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,209 (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,700 (4.10 zł) | 5.65 zł | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 58% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,641,740 (2,930 zł) | 6,134 zł | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,038,530 (1,152 zł) | 5,657 zł | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$207,478 (230 zł) | 988 zł | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,290,370 (1,431 zł) | 3,378 zł | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$646,815 (717 zł) | 2,885 zł | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$181,354 (201 zł) | 625 zł | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$67,858 (75 zł) | 47 zł | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,229,240 (1,364 zł) | 1,357 zł | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$392,347 (435 zł) | 415 zł | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$12,784 (14 zł) | 66 zł | - 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,118 (11 zł) | 62 zł | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 34% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Kraków | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$178,080 (198 zł) | 412 zł | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$137,687 (153 zł) | 206 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$245,543 (272 zł) | 308 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$207,708 (230 zł) | 354 zł | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 8% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$73,205,800 (81,202 zł) | 71,121 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,581 (5.08 zł) | 6 zł | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$123,537 (137 zł) | 142 zł | - 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$18,579 (21 zł) | 59 zł | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 29% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$13,361 (15 zł) | 19 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$19,300 (21 zł) | 31 zł | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$71,658 (79 zł) | 228 zł | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$11,601 (13 zł) | 20 zł | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$15,276 (17 zł) | 16 zł | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,959 (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,587 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,289 (7 zł) | 14 zł | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$30,841 (34 zł) | 62 zł | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$42,242 (47 zł) | 124 zł | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,483 (32 zł) | 63 zł | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$94,545 (105 zł) | 219 zł | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$109,827 (122 zł) | 188 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$27,435 (30 zł) | 25 zł | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,268 (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,208 (4.67 zł) | 14 zł | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,083,680 (2,311 zł) | 2,253 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$271 (0.30 zł) | 0.64 zł | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$88,668 (98 zł) | 123 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,963 (8 zł) | 17 zł | - 55% | |
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TOTAL | - 33% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 941 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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