- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- China
- Santiago de Cali
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santiago de Cali, Colombia compared to Zhengzhou, China
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 5% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$10,418 (元24) | 元26 | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,482 (元35) | 元25 | + 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,784 (元15) | 元8 | + 90% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,444 (元5.58) | 元15 | - 64% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,343 (元12) | 元9 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,515 (元5.74) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,809 (元16) | 元83 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,206 (元10) | 元6 | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,428 (元3.26) | 元5.66 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,611 (元5.96) | 元4.00 | + 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$26,882 (元61) | 元80 | - 23% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,918 (元9) | 元8 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,000 (元4.56) | 元6 | - 28% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 10% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,343,750 (元3,065) | 元3,286 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$945,091 (元2,156) | 元2,010 | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$213,071 (元486) | 元483 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,011,800 (元2,308) | 元2,375 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$689,689 (元1,573) | 元1,454 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$120,100 (元274) | 元100 | + 174% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$73,031 (元167) | 元65 | + 155% | |
40” flat screen TV | COL$1,592,180 (元3,632) | 元10,000 | - 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$254,578 (元581) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$17,954 (元41) | 元38 | + 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,533 (元33) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 7% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$166,200 (元379) | 元509 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$113,571 (元259) | 元100 | + 159% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$238,452 (元544) | 元680 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$172,929 (元394) | 元1,500 | - 74% | |
Transportation | + 11% | |||
Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 11% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$62,793,200 (元143,242) | 元183,333 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,381 (元5.43) | 元7 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$102,199 (元233) | 元117 | + 100% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$29,253 (元67) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 41% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,163 (元35) | 元15 | + 131% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$12,618 (元29) | 元10 | + 188% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$73,947 (元169) | 元100 | + 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$22,800 (元52) | 元15 | + 247% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,288 (元28) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,614 (元29) | 元28 | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,260 (元12) | 元7 | + 78% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,666 (元11) | 元7 | + 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$13,385 (元31) | 元40 | - 23% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 16% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$36,642 (元84) | 元100 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$19,420 (元44) | 元112 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$177,449 (元405) | 元120 | + 237% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$81,545 (元186) | 元195 | - 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$18,315 (元42) | 元50 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,993 (元11) | 元38 | - 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,655 (元11) | 元15 | - 31% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$2,271,140 (元5,181) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$361 (元0.82) | 元1.00 | - 18% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$94,485 (元216) | 元168 | + 28% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,281 (元10) | 元40 | - 75% | |
TOTAL | + 4% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 4% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元9,780
(COL$4,287,353)
in Santiago de Cali
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,400
in Zhengzhou.
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