Cost of living in Santiago de Cali, Colombia vs Newcastle, Australia
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| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 62% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$15,579 (AU$5.54) | AU$17 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,721 (AU$6) | AU$11 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,374 (AU$2.62) | AU$4.99 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,697 (AU$0.96) | AU$1.27 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,392 (AU$1.92) | AU$4.99 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,874 (AU$1.02) | AU$4.99 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,684 (AU$3.09) | AU$10 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,839 (AU$2.08) | AU$4.35 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,553 (AU$0.55) | AU$3.46 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,872 (AU$1.02) | AU$4.73 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$31,642 (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,610 (AU$1.28) | AU$3.13 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,098 (AU$0.75) | AU$1.79 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 72% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,744,130 (AU$621) | AU$2,461 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$845,401 (AU$301) | AU$1,879 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$233,384 (AU$83) | AU$140 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,120,490 (AU$399) | AU$1,843 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$550,902 (AU$196) | AU$1,301 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$155,579 (AU$55) | AU$92 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,885 (AU$26) | AU$52 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,142,340 (AU$407) | AU$573 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$313,091 (AU$111) | AU$177 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,820 (AU$5.99) | AU$12 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$8,731 (AU$3.11) | AU$28 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 48% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$121,409 (AU$43) | AU$100 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$97,184 (AU$35) | AU$60 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$205,567 (AU$73) | AU$157 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$167,532 (AU$60) | AU$117 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 48% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$55,133,300 (AU$19,620) | AU$25,963 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,307 (AU$0.82) | AU$1.45 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$130,351 (AU$46) | AU$100 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$19,760 (AU$7) | AU$21 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 37% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,005 (AU$5.34) | AU$12 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$10,255 (AU$3.65) | AU$16 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$97,107 (AU$35) | AU$71 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,757 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,841 (AU$5.28) | AU$4.60 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,783 (AU$5.97) | AU$5.36 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,401 (AU$2.28) | AU$3.19 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,291 (AU$1.17) | AU$3.88 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$18,685 (AU$7) | AU$25 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 70% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$24,179 (AU$9) | AU$52 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$20,124 (AU$7) | AU$27 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$115,198 (AU$41) | AU$162 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,766 (AU$34) | AU$108 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,498 (AU$9) | AU$14 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,935 (AU$2.47) | AU$4.46 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,194 (AU$1.49) | AU$7 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,765,530 (AU$628) | AU$594 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$182 (AU$0.06) | AU$0.83 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$101,665 (AU$36) | AU$53 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,260 (AU$1.87) | AU$27 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 62% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,900 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$3,032 (COL$8,519,464) in Santiago de Cali.
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