Cost of living in Santiago de Cali, Colombia vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 58% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$15,579 (£3.09) | £10 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,487 (£3.47) | £6 | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,690 (£1.53) | £3.36 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,717 (£0.54) | £1.01 | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,590 (£1.11) | £2.86 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,825 (£0.56) | £1.28 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,684 (£1.72) | £5.47 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,676 (£1.13) | £1.94 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,568 (£0.31) | £0.85 | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,767 (£0.55) | £1.71 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$31,642 (£6) | £8 | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,601 (£0.72) | £1.78 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,098 (£0.42) | £0.90 | - 54% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 74% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,744,130 (£346) | £1,801 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$819,823 (£163) | £1,197 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$187,839 (£37) | £138 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,120,490 (£223) | £981 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$550,902 (£109) | £609 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$155,579 (£31) | £131 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,885 (£14) | £17 | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,142,340 (£227) | £331 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$313,091 (£62) | £66 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,820 (£3.34) | £5.73 | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$8,731 (£1.73) | £11 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 48% | |||
Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 48% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$121,409 (£24) | £81 | - 70% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$97,184 (£19) | £29 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$205,567 (£41) | £67 | - 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$167,532 (£33) | £63 | - 47% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 51% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$55,133,300 (£10,950) | £17,216 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,307 (£0.46) | £1.21 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$130,351 (£26) | £52 | - 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$19,760 (£3.92) | £13 | - 70% | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 36% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,005 (£2.98) | £3.90 | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$10,255 (£2.04) | £7 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$97,107 (£19) | £80 | - 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,757 (£3.92) | £3.07 | + 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,841 (£2.95) | £1.41 | + 108% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,783 (£3.33) | £3.30 | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,401 (£1.27) | £1.51 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,291 (£0.65) | £1.20 | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$18,685 (£3.71) | £12 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 64% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 64% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$24,179 (£4.80) | £32 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$20,124 (£4.00) | £23 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$115,198 (£23) | £89 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,766 (£19) | £51 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,498 (£4.87) | £7 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,935 (£1.38) | £3.62 | - 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,194 (£0.83) | £4.40 | - 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,765,530 (£351) | £401 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$182 (£0.04) | £0.17 | - 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$101,665 (£20) | £27 | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,260 (£1.04) | £9 | - 89% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 61% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,500 in Southampton you would need to make just about £2,138 (COL$10,764,145) in Santiago de Cali.
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