Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 26% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
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| Food | - 27% | |||
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| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 27% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$28,681 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 309 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$28,400 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 187 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,121 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 63 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$5,363 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 26 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$14,300 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 52 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,305 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 26 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$13,193 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 87 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$11,590 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 45 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,182 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 24 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,599 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 29 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$49,929 (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 204 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,499 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 39 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,498 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 26 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 26% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,559,240 (Mex$ 11,702) | Mex$ 19,431 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,575,180 (Mex$ 7,202) | Mex$ 11,354 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$375,467 (Mex$ 1,717) | Mex$ 1,666 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,642,840 (Mex$ 7,512) | Mex$ 17,089 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$3,143,370 (Mex$ 14,373) | Mex$ 7,235 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$289,255 (Mex$ 1,323) | Mex$ 1,007 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$77,600 (Mex$ 355) | Mex$ 411 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,394,000 (Mex$ 6,374) | Mex$ 9,131 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$439,693 (Mex$ 2,010) | Mex$ 2,485 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,776 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 146 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$21,547 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 152 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 11% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$204,527 (Mex$ 935) | Mex$ 1,122 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$117,611 (Mex$ 538) | Mex$ 607 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$431,824 (Mex$ 1,974) | Mex$ 1,775 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$247,505 (Mex$ 1,132) | Mex$ 1,515 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 12% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$82,510,400 (Mex$ 377,267) | Mex$ 363,510 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,155 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$140,402 (Mex$ 642) | Mex$ 713 | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$32,183 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 292 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 27% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,823 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 135 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$12,190 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 243 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$133,779 (Mex$ 612) | Mex$ 663 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,594 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 99 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,209 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 64 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$13,758 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 52 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,186 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 39 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,410 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 31 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$36,807 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 177 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 49% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$51,190 (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 483 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,059 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 171 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$113,332 (Mex$ 518) | Mex$ 808 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$123,436 (Mex$ 564) | Mex$ 890 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$32,399 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 120 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,962 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 83 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,120 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 40 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,113,500 (Mex$ 9,664) | Mex$ 11,471 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$270 (Mex$ 1.23) | Mex$ 6 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$116,045 (Mex$ 531) | Mex$ 793 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,234 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 70 | - 46% | |
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TOTAL | - 26% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 642 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 12, 2024.
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