Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 366% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia)
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| Food | + 288% | |||
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| Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 288% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 (COL$102,774) | COL$24,763 | + 315% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (COL$53,751) | COL$18,781 | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (COL$32,834) | COL$9,535 | + 244% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.09 (COL$8,709) | COL$4,730 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 (COL$31,814) | COL$7,368 | + 332% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (COL$29,982) | COL$3,142 | + 854% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (COL$55,089) | COL$10,077 | + 447% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.55 (COL$18,946) | COL$5,778 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.67 (COL$11,115) | COL$3,256 | + 241% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.93 (COL$20,521) | COL$3,644 | + 463% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (COL$78,950) | COL$35,166 | + 125% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.68 (COL$15,288) | COL$6,303 | + 143% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.27 (COL$13,594) | COL$2,218 | + 513% | |
| Housing | + 764% | |||
| Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 764% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,992 (COL$16,604,909) | COL$1,973,480 | + 741% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,732 (COL$15,523,901) | COL$872,482 | + 1679% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $146 (COL$609,333) | COL$160,349 | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,202 (COL$13,319,458) | COL$872,521 | + 1427% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,856 (COL$11,878,268) | COL$669,622 | + 1674% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $177 (COL$735,965) | COL$102,800 | + 616% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 (COL$195,845) | COL$62,211 | + 215% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (COL$1,127,558) | COL$1,124,730 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (COL$603,560) | COL$347,526 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (COL$51,899) | COL$25,509 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $38 (COL$158,536) | COL$20,479 | + 674% | |
| Clothes | + 131% | |||
| Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 131% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Pasto | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $68 (COL$284,681) | COL$139,862 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (COL$208,900) | COL$90,379 | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (COL$499,673) | COL$296,953 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $223 (COL$925,607) | COL$213,403 | + 334% | |
| Transportation | + 237% | |||
| Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 237% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $32,526 (COL$135,295,203) | COL$54,063,500 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.22 (COL$5,068) | COL$3,105 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $96 (COL$398,681) | COL$93,075 | + 328% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (COL$89,090) | COL$31,703 | + 181% | |
| Personal Care | + 321% | |||
| Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 321% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (COL$35,605) | COL$11,737 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (COL$56,805) | COL$17,444 | + 226% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $232 (COL$963,181) | COL$59,862 | + 1509% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $13 (COL$54,911) | COL$12,752 | + 331% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.92 (COL$20,470) | COL$12,529 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (COL$34,855) | COL$17,378 | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.91 (COL$24,591) | COL$5,817 | + 323% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.92 (COL$12,160) | COL$3,726 | + 226% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (COL$128,987) | COL$22,163 | + 482% | |
| Entertainment | + 324% | |||
| Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 324% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $66 (COL$275,850) | COL$19,326 | + 1327% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $36 (COL$149,112) | COL$22,283 | + 569% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $383 (COL$1,593,604) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $150 (COL$625,938) | COL$77,031 | + 713% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (COL$72,661) | COL$15,380 | + 372% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (COL$26,469) | COL$7,770 | + 241% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (COL$39,610) | COL$4,763 | + 732% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $376 (COL$1,565,526) | COL$2,547,040 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (COL$1,157) | COL$227 | + 410% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $96 (COL$398,604) | COL$98,396 | + 305% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (COL$53,780) | COL$4,918 | + 994% | |
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TOTAL | + 366% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 243 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
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