Cost of living in Santiago de Cali, Colombia vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 45% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$17,165 (134 NT$) | 164 NT$ | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,873 (140 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,375 (58 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,679 (21 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 78% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,533 (43 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,341 (18 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,791 (69 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,399 (42 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,519 (12 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,754 (22 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,245 (253 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,432 (27 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,090 (16 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 57% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 27% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,797,860 (14,081 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$819,421 (6,418 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$197,534 (1,547 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,141,060 (8,937 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$550,590 (4,312 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$159,109 (1,246 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$74,628 (585 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,162,960 (9,108 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$312,827 (2,450 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$15,070 (118 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,134 (72 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 35% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$108,390 (849 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$105,276 (825 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$199,980 (1,566 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$165,174 (1,294 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 25% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$55,224,300 (432,526 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,327 (18 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$126,847 (993 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$20,302 (159 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 37% | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 46% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$20,384 (160 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$9,938 (78 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$74,540 (584 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$14,238 (112 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,086 (110 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,449 (129 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,362 (50 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,845 (30 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$18,708 (147 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 46% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 42% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$22,325 (175 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$19,672 (154 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$108,350 (849 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 62% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$89,374 (700 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,598 (193 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,756 (61 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,735 (29 NT$) | 56 NT$ | - 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,748,850 (13,697 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$219 (1.72 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$100,583 (788 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,099 (40 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 58% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 35% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 51,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 33,062 NT$ (COL$4,221,255) in Santiago de Cali.
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