- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- China
- Santiago de Cali
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santiago de Cali, Colombia compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 3% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,654 (元29) | 元32 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$16,342 (元37) | 元26 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$5,903 (元13) | 元9 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,674 (元6) | 元14 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$6,867 (元16) | 元12 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,365 (元5.38) | 元7 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,665 (元15) | 元58 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,335 (元10) | 元7 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,593 (元3.62) | 元7 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,859 (元6) | 元5.01 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$31,300 (元71) | 元60 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,472 (元8) | 元7 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,051 (元4.66) | 元7 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 3% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,847,550 (元4,200) | 元3,567 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$970,091 (元2,205) | 元2,125 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$238,022 (元541) | 元833 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,286,450 (元2,924) | 元2,333 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$813,813 (元1,850) | 元1,533 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$145,270 (元330) | 元300 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$76,624 (元174) | 元78 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,462,710 (元3,325) | 元8,000 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$254,578 (元579) | 元2,000 | - 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$15,547 (元35) | 元44 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,200 (元25) | 元50 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 3% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$184,260 (元419) | 元467 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$133,852 (元304) | 元250 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$266,712 (元606) | 元553 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$212,297 (元483) | 元950 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 16% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$63,036,400 (元143,293) | 元155,000 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,220 (元5.05) | 元7 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$104,489 (元238) | 元138 | + 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$29,668 (元67) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 60% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,474 (元35) | 元15 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$23,829 (元54) | 元10 | + 442% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$94,246 (元214) | 元100 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$24,029 (元55) | 元15 | + 264% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,137 (元30) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$13,168 (元30) | 元28 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,699 (元13) | 元7 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,698 (元11) | 元7 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$15,697 (元36) | 元40 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 19% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$34,764 (元79) | 元100 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$22,857 (元52) | 元112 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$161,437 (元367) | 元120 | + 206% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$76,265 (元173) | 元195 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$18,245 (元41) | 元50 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,837 (元13) | 元38 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,255 (元12) | 元15 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$2,415,430 (元5,491) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$211 (元0.48) | 元1.00 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$107,393 (元244) | 元168 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,387 (元10) | 元40 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 519 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元11,423
(COL$5,025,063)
in Santiago de Cali
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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