Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 18% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
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Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$32,394 (31 zł) | 32 zł | - 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$25,392 (24 zł) | 22 zł | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,790 (10 zł) | 10 zł | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,293 (4.06 zł) | 3.13 zł | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$9,253 (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,774 (3.57 zł) | 9 zł | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$9,935 (9 zł) | 15 zł | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,765 (6 zł) | 4.39 zł | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,858 (2.70 zł) | 2.25 zł | + 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,530 (3.34 zł) | 3.21 zł | + 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$50,530 (48 zł) | 30 zł | + 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,650 (5.34 zł) | 7 zł | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,568 (3.37 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 18% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 40% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Łódź | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,587,940 (2,445 zł) | 4,031 zł | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,188,750 (1,123 zł) | 3,003 zł | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$224,188 (212 zł) | 537 zł | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,546,360 (1,461 zł) | 2,231 zł | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$755,271 (714 zł) | 1,860 zł | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$128,082 (121 zł) | 414 zł | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,787 (68 zł) | 47 zł | + 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,507,630 (1,424 zł) | 1,665 zł | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$435,564 (412 zł) | 516 zł | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,243 (13 zł) | 34 zł | - 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,198 (10 zł) | 22 zł | - 57% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 9% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Łódź | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$225,437 (213 zł) | 256 zł | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$136,920 (129 zł) | 135 zł | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$320,447 (303 zł) | 268 zł | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$219,345 (207 zł) | 309 zł | - 33% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 5% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$71,506,800 (67,563 zł) | 84,936 zł | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,818 (3.61 zł) | 5.67 zł | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$140,744 (133 zł) | 105 zł | + 27% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$18,582 (18 zł) | 32 zł | - 45% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 20% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Łódź | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,387 (15 zł) | 19 zł | - 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$16,986 (16 zł) | 44 zł | - 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$81,594 (77 zł) | 157 zł | - 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$11,601 (11 zł) | 16 zł | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,663 (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$17,272 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,294 (8 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$7,015 (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$32,771 (31 zł) | 43 zł | - 28% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 30% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$29,981 (28 zł) | 82 zł | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,018 (26 zł) | 57 zł | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$94,545 (89 zł) | 130 zł | - 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$110,564 (104 zł) | 151 zł | - 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$31,146 (29 zł) | 18 zł | + 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$11,772 (11 zł) | 13 zł | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,720 (3.52 zł) | 9 zł | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,359,240 (1,284 zł) | 1,616 zł | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$359 (0.34 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 16% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$93,622 (88 zł) | 133 zł | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,963 (7 zł) | 17 zł | - 62% | |
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TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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