Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 25% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 11% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$32,905 (537 MT) | 756 MT | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$25,556 (417 MT) | 348 MT | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,227 (167 MT) | 435 MT | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$5,017 (82 MT) | 92 MT | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$11,843 (193 MT) | 117 MT | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,561 (74 MT) | 78 MT | - 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$13,718 (224 MT) | 317 MT | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$10,416 (170 MT) | 136 MT | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,723 (61 MT) | 55 MT | + 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,685 (60 MT) | 69 MT | - 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$35,718 (583 MT) | 585 MT | - 0% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,939 (113 MT) | 82 MT | + 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,579 (58 MT) | 24 MT | + 147% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 62% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Maputo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,883,130 (47,069 MT) | 114,058 MT | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,346,550 (21,983 MT) | 44,659 MT | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$276,480 (4,514 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,265,960 (20,667 MT) | 63,171 MT | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$706,717 (11,538 MT) | 30,892 MT | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$246,112 (4,018 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 209% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$68,951 (1,126 MT) | 3,196 MT | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,304,330 (21,294 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$445,260 (7,269 MT) | 7,673 MT | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$15,812 (258 MT) | 269 MT | - 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,774 (209 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 91% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 15% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$201,316 (3,287 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$121,562 (1,985 MT) | 2,738 MT | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$306,642 (5,006 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$220,709 (3,603 MT) | 5,593 MT | - 36% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 23% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$76,322,300 (1,246,001 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 79% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,900 (64 MT) | 79 MT | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$140,402 (2,292 MT) | 1,522 MT | + 51% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$28,730 (469 MT) | 1,083 MT | - 57% | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 12% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Maputo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,509 (237 MT) | 269 MT | - 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$15,848 (259 MT) | 568 MT | - 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$87,302 (1,425 MT) | 2,304 MT | - 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,124 (280 MT) | 313 MT | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,891 (227 MT) | 173 MT | + 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,678 (256 MT) | 252 MT | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,191 (134 MT) | 119 MT | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,895 (96 MT) | 119 MT | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$29,512 (482 MT) | 551 MT | - 13% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 26% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$45,939 (750 MT) | 1,494 MT | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,783 (470 MT) | 730 MT | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$112,656 (1,839 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$112,889 (1,843 MT) | 2,361 MT | - 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$30,701 (501 MT) | 325 MT | + 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,158 (166 MT) | 197 MT | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,857 (96 MT) | 75 MT | + 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,962,940 (32,046 MT) | 43,072 MT | - 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$257 (4.19 MT) | 4.20 MT | - 0% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$86,108 (1,406 MT) | 3,023 MT | - 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,145 (149 MT) | 127 MT | + 18% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 678 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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