Cost of living in Santiago de Cali, Colombia vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 13% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$15,579 (R$ 24) | R$ 20 | + 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,487 (R$ 27) | R$ 22 | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,690 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,717 (R$ 4.25) | R$ 4.12 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,590 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,825 (R$ 4.42) | R$ 4.21 | + 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,684 (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,676 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.46 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,568 (R$ 2.45) | R$ 3.82 | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,767 (R$ 4.33) | R$ 4.61 | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$31,642 (R$ 50) | R$ 36 | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,601 (R$ 5.64) | R$ 5.82 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,098 (R$ 3.28) | R$ 3.42 | - 4% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 10% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,744,130 (R$ 2,731) | R$ 1,618 | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$819,823 (R$ 1,283) | R$ 1,081 | + 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$187,839 (R$ 294) | R$ 369 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,120,490 (R$ 1,754) | R$ 1,425 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$550,902 (R$ 862) | R$ 865 | - 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$155,579 (R$ 244) | R$ 493 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,885 (R$ 113) | R$ 113 | - 0% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,142,340 (R$ 1,788) | R$ 1,517 | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$313,091 (R$ 490) | R$ 413 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,820 (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 110% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$8,731 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 41% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 6% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$121,409 (R$ 190) | R$ 200 | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$97,184 (R$ 152) | R$ 173 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$205,567 (R$ 322) | R$ 314 | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$167,532 (R$ 262) | R$ 205 | + 28% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 16% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$55,133,300 (R$ 86,315) | R$ 63,667 | + 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,307 (R$ 3.61) | R$ 4.09 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$130,351 (R$ 204) | R$ 167 | + 22% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$19,760 (R$ 31) | R$ 43 | - 28% | |
Personal Care | + 48% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 48% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,005 (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$10,255 (R$ 16) | R$ 49 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$97,107 (R$ 152) | R$ 155 | - 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,757 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 181% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,841 (R$ 23) | R$ 8 | + 183% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,783 (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 98% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,401 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.25 | + 136% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,291 (R$ 5.15) | R$ 4.70 | + 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$18,685 (R$ 29) | R$ 26 | + 12% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 28% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$24,179 (R$ 38) | R$ 89 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$20,124 (R$ 32) | R$ 36 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$115,198 (R$ 180) | R$ 130 | + 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,766 (R$ 148) | R$ 167 | - 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,498 (R$ 38) | R$ 10 | + 284% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,935 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,194 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,765,530 (R$ 2,764) | R$ 2,650 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$182 (R$ 0.29) | R$ 1.76 | - 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$101,665 (R$ 159) | R$ 121 | + 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,260 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 13% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 5% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 4,955 (COL$3,165,156) in Santiago de Cali to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,700 in Teresina.
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