Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 20% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 22% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$32,905 (131 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$25,556 (101 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,227 (41 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$5,017 (20 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$11,843 (47 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,561 (18 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$13,718 (54 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$10,416 (41 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,723 (15 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,685 (15 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$35,718 (142 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,939 (28 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,579 (14 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | - 38% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 32% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,883,130 (11,444 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,346,550 (5,345 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$276,480 (1,097 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,265,960 (5,025 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$706,717 (2,805 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$246,112 (977 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$68,951 (274 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,304,330 (5,177 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$445,260 (1,767 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$15,812 (63 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | - 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,774 (51 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | - 54% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 25% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Malé | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$201,316 (799 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$121,562 (483 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$306,642 (1,217 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$220,709 (876 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Malé | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$76,322,300 (302,938 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,900 (15 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$140,402 (557 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | + 18% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$28,729 (114 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | - 45% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 15% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Malé | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,509 (58 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$15,848 (63 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | - 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$87,302 (347 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 0% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,124 (68 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,891 (55 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,678 (62 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,191 (33 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,895 (23 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$29,512 (117 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 40% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 23% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$45,939 (182 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,783 (114 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$112,656 (447 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$112,889 (448 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$30,701 (122 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,158 (40 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,857 (23 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,962,940 (7,791 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$257 (1.02 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | - 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$86,108 (342 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | - 65% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,145 (36 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | - 58% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 568 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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