Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 42% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada)
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| Food | - 40% | |||
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| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 40% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$36,791 (C$12) | C$22 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$30,614 (C$10) | C$13 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$9,615 (C$3.16) | C$10 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$5,883 (C$1.93) | C$2.85 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$12,242 (C$4.02) | C$5.11 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,650 (C$1.53) | C$4.89 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,132 (C$3.66) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$13,870 (C$4.56) | C$4.61 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,501 (C$1.15) | C$4.40 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$5,006 (C$1.64) | C$3.71 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$65,399 (C$21) | C$18 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$8,018 (C$2.63) | C$2.63 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,810 (C$1.58) | C$2.41 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 63% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,214,470 (C$728) | C$2,308 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,429,440 (C$470) | C$1,757 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$383,242 (C$126) | C$120 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,554,300 (C$511) | C$1,249 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,174,280 (C$386) | C$1,119 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$231,461 (C$76) | C$93 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,453 (C$23) | C$66 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,399,860 (C$460) | C$342 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$430,860 (C$142) | C$152 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,915 (C$7) | C$12 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,852 (C$3.89) | C$29 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 19% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$251,525 (C$83) | C$79 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$147,248 (C$48) | C$73 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$409,832 (C$135) | C$119 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$265,326 (C$87) | C$157 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 16% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$80,345,400 (C$26,396) | C$27,346 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,221 (C$1.39) | C$1.75 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$161,935 (C$53) | C$57 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$22,319 (C$7) | C$30 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 45% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$18,992 (C$6) | C$11 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$11,221 (C$3.69) | C$38 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$137,632 (C$45) | C$54 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$23,460 (C$8) | C$9 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,202 (C$4.01) | C$5.44 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$18,961 (C$6) | C$6 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,235 (C$2.71) | C$3.98 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,342 (C$2.08) | C$1.60 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$42,458 (C$14) | C$24 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 50% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santiago de Cali | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$48,693 (C$16) | C$65 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$34,320 (C$11) | C$28 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$112,234 (C$37) | C$104 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$160,527 (C$53) | C$106 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$37,336 (C$12) | C$11 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$13,322 (C$4.38) | C$5.86 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,501 (C$2.14) | C$6 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,176,210 (C$715) | C$644 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$747 (C$0.25) | C$0.50 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$122,508 (C$40) | C$53 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$10,336 (C$3.40) | C$18 | - 81% | |
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TOTAL | - 42% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 374 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2025.
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