Cost of living in Santiago de Cali, Colombia vs Rancagua, Chile
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Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 33% cheaper than in Rancagua (Chile) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$17,165 (CH$3,341) | CH$6,840 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,873 (CH$3,478) | CH$4,289 | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,375 (CH$1,435) | CH$2,114 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,679 (CH$521) | CH$782 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,533 (CH$1,077) | CH$1,679 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,341 (CH$456) | CH$772 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,791 (CH$1,711) | CH$3,204 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,399 (CH$1,051) | CH$688 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,519 (CH$296) | CH$625 | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,754 (CH$536) | CH$711 | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,245 (CH$6,276) | CH$4,652 | + 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,432 (CH$668) | CH$1,342 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,090 (CH$407) | CH$461 | - 12% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 32% cheaper than in Rancagua (Chile) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,797,860 (CH$349,911) | CH$463,062 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$819,421 (CH$159,481) | CH$318,129 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$197,534 (CH$38,445) | CH$51,407 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,141,060 (CH$222,080) | CH$318,525 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$550,590 (CH$107,159) | CH$250,000 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$159,109 (CH$30,967) | CH$24,357 | + 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$74,628 (CH$14,525) | CH$17,190 | - 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,162,960 (CH$226,342) | CH$227,688 | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$312,827 (CH$60,884) | CH$68,411 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$15,070 (CH$2,933) | CH$5,637 | - 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,134 (CH$1,778) | CH$8,181 | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 25% cheaper than in Rancagua (Chile) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$108,390 (CH$21,096) | CH$40,435 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$105,276 (CH$20,489) | CH$23,886 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$199,980 (CH$38,921) | CH$41,065 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$165,174 (CH$32,147) | CH$56,228 | - 43% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Rancagua (Chile) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$55,224,300 (CH$10,748,095) | CH$13,472,300 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,327 (CH$453) | CH$826 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$126,847 (CH$24,688) | CH$45,000 | - 45% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$20,302 (CH$3,951) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 12% cheaper than in Rancagua (Chile) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$20,384 (CH$3,967) | CH$3,715 | + 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$9,938 (CH$1,934) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$74,540 (CH$14,507) | CH$27,636 | - 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$14,238 (CH$2,771) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,086 (CH$2,742) | CH$2,465 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,449 (CH$3,201) | CH$3,008 | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,362 (CH$1,238) | CH$1,571 | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,845 (CH$748) | CH$1,182 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$18,708 (CH$3,641) | CH$6,539 | - 44% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 44% cheaper than in Rancagua (Chile) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$22,325 (CH$4,345) | CH$22,567 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$19,672 (CH$3,829) | CH$8,640 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$108,350 (CH$21,088) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$89,374 (CH$17,395) | CH$34,046 | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,598 (CH$4,787) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,756 (CH$1,510) | CH$2,643 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,735 (CH$727) | CH$3,381 | - 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,748,850 (CH$340,372) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$219 (CH$43) | CH$68 | - 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$100,583 (CH$19,576) | CH$29,935 | - 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,099 (CH$992) | CH$4,070 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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