Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 15% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 41% | |||
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Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 41% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$32,905 (38,110 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 91% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$25,556 (29,599 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,227 (11,845 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$5,017 (5,810 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | COL$11,843 (13,717 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 177% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,561 (5,283 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$13,718 (15,888 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$10,416 (12,064 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,723 (4,312 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,685 (4,268 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$35,718 (41,369 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 107% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,939 (8,037 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 235% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,579 (4,145 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 38% | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 16% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,883,130 (3,339,264 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 234% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,346,550 (1,559,585 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 95% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$276,480 (320,221 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,265,960 (1,466,245 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$706,717 (818,525 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$246,112 (285,049 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$68,951 (79,860 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,304,330 (1,510,685 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$445,260 (515,704 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$15,812 (18,314 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 144% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,774 (14,794 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$201,316 (233,166 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$121,562 (140,794 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$306,642 (355,155 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$220,709 (255,627 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$76,322,300 (88,397,087 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,900 (4,517 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$140,402 (162,615 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$28,730 (33,275 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,509 (16,804 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$15,848 (18,355 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$87,302 (101,113 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,124 (19,833 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,891 (16,089 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,678 (18,158 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,191 (9,486 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,895 (6,828 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$29,512 (34,181 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 12% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$45,939 (53,207 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,783 (33,337 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$112,656 (130,479 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$112,889 (130,749 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 274% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$30,701 (35,558 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,158 (11,765 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 194% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,857 (6,784 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 126% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,962,940 (2,273,493 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$257 (297 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$86,108 (99,731 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,145 (10,592 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 253% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 556 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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