Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 118% | |||
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Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 118% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$32,905 (17,799 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 294% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$25,556 (13,823 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 157% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,227 (5,532 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$5,017 (2,714 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 97% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$11,843 (6,406 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 195% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,561 (2,467 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$13,718 (7,420 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$10,416 (5,634 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 352% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,723 (2,014 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,685 (1,993 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 96% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$35,718 (19,320 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,939 (3,753 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 231% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,579 (1,936 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 50% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 45% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,883,130 (1,559,526 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,346,550 (728,368 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$276,480 (149,552 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 268% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,265,960 (684,776 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$706,717 (382,273 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$246,112 (133,126 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 344% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$68,951 (37,297 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,304,330 (705,531 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 106% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$445,260 (240,848 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$15,812 (8,553 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,774 (6,909 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 39% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Mandalay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$201,316 (108,895 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 205% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$121,562 (65,755 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 67% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$306,642 (165,867 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 404% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$220,709 (119,385 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 71% | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 18% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$76,322,300 (41,283,828 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,900 (2,110 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 147% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$140,402 (75,945 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$28,729 (15,540 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 18% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,509 (7,848 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 391% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$15,848 (8,572 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$87,302 (47,223 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,124 (9,263 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,891 (7,514 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,678 (8,480 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,191 (4,430 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 122% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,895 (3,189 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 219% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$29,512 (15,964 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 204% | |
Entertainment | + 32% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 32% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$45,939 (24,849 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,783 (15,569 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 140% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$112,656 (60,937 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$112,889 (61,063 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$30,701 (16,607 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 223% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,158 (5,495 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 81% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,857 (3,168 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,962,940 (1,061,782 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 52% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$257 (139 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$86,108 (46,577 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | - 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,145 (4,947 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 41% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |
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 18, 2024.
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