Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 29% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 39% 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$32,738 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 324 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$24,667 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 138 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,874 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 51 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,611 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$10,089 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 40 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,767 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 24 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,515 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 82 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,180 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 48 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,344 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 23 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,111 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 31 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$50,150 (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 224 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,068 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 35 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,500 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 43% 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$2,746,810 (Mex$ 11,325) | Mex$ 16,690 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,057,730 (Mex$ 4,361) | Mex$ 10,563 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$217,134 (Mex$ 895) | Mex$ 1,191 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,299,490 (Mex$ 5,358) | Mex$ 12,725 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$666,754 (Mex$ 2,749) | Mex$ 5,671 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$137,943 (Mex$ 569) | Mex$ 954 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$76,655 (Mex$ 316) | Mex$ 420 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,439,970 (Mex$ 5,937) | Mex$ 7,652 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$391,665 (Mex$ 1,615) | Mex$ 2,167 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,874 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 106 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,659 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 160 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 15% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$184,930 (Mex$ 762) | Mex$ 977 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$136,920 (Mex$ 564) | Mex$ 607 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$291,525 (Mex$ 1,202) | Mex$ 1,487 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$210,007 (Mex$ 866) | Mex$ 1,383 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 7% 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$75,913,100 (Mex$ 312,976) | Mex$ 276,062 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,014 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 21 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$133,388 (Mex$ 550) | Mex$ 476 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$18,611 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 280 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 8% 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$13,361 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 106 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$19,300 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 159 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$71,658 (Mex$ 295) | Mex$ 603 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$11,601 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 63 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,663 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 45 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,959 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 37 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,687 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 24 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,269 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 21 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$38,387 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 97 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$40,786 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 341 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,767 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 125 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$94,545 (Mex$ 390) | Mex$ 648 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$113,432 (Mex$ 468) | Mex$ 783 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$31,146 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 131 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$11,772 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 68 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,720 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 39 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,021,120 (Mex$ 8,333) | Mex$ 10,283 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$359 (Mex$ 1.48) | Mex$ 3.08 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$93,622 (Mex$ 386) | Mex$ 648 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,963 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 57 | - 50% | |
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TOTAL | - 29% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 865 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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