Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho)
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$32,905 (159 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$25,556 (124 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,227 (49 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$5,017 (24 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | COL$11,843 (57 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,561 (22 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$13,718 (66 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$10,416 (50 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,723 (18 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,685 (18 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$35,718 (173 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,939 (34 Loti) | 20 Loti | + 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,579 (17 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Maseru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,883,130 (13,939 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,346,550 (6,510 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$276,480 (1,337 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,265,960 (6,120 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$706,717 (3,417 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$246,112 (1,190 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$68,951 (333 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,304,330 (6,306 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$445,260 (2,153 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$15,812 (76 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,774 (62 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Maseru | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$201,316 (973 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$121,562 (588 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$306,642 (1,482 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$220,709 (1,067 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Maseru | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$76,322,300 (368,989 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,900 (19 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$140,402 (679 Loti) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$28,729 (139 Loti) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Maseru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,509 (70 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$15,848 (77 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$87,302 (422 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,124 (83 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,891 (67 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,678 (76 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,191 (40 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,895 (29 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$29,512 (143 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Santiago de Cali | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$45,939 (222 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,783 (139 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$112,656 (545 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$112,889 (546 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$30,701 (148 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,158 (49 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,857 (28 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,962,940 (9,490 Loti) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$257 (1.24 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$86,108 (416 Loti) | 474 Loti | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,145 (44 Loti) | - | - | |
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 557 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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