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Cost of living in Santiago de Cali, Colombia

Summary of cost of living in Santiago de Cali

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: COL$7,798,891
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: COL$3,442,895
  • Santiago de Cali is the cheapest city in Latin America (33 out of 33)
  • Cost of living in Santiago de Cali is cheaper than in 94% of cities in the World (186 out of 197)
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List of prices in Santiago de Cali
Current as of Dec 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district COL$34,132
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) COL$26,143
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast COL$9,832
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk COL$4,905
12 eggs, large COL$10,474
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes COL$4,271
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese COL$10,893
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples COL$8,342
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes COL$3,251
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket COL$3,497
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality COL$37,469
2 liters of coca-cola COL$6,215
Bread for 2 people for 1 day COL$3,436
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area COL$2,839,420
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area COL$1,177,820
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat COL$244,928
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area COL$1,399,170
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area COL$758,399
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio COL$225,074
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) COL$69,023
40” flat screen tv COL$1,289,220
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) COL$435,611
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) COL$13,752
Hourly rate for cleaning help COL$11,194
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) COL$158,583
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) COL$137,296
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) COL$257,506
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes COL$207,408
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new COL$73,187,600
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas COL$4,247
Monthly ticket public transport COL$128,598
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) COL$18,312
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) COL$17,713
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) COL$18,640
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) COL$89,846
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) COL$14,842
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) COL$15,278
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) COL$16,397
4 rolls of toilet paper COL$7,620
Tube of toothpaste COL$6,298
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city COL$30,936
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub COL$42,267
2 tickets to the movies COL$28,573
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) COL$96,024
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert COL$112,828
1 cocktail drink in downtown club COL$27,577
Cappuccino in expat area of the city COL$9,975
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) COL$4,195
Ipad wi-fi 128gb COL$2,085,410
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) COL$273
1 month of gym membership in business district COL$93,307
1 package of marlboro cigarettes COL$7,900
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 558 prices entered by 57 different people.
Latest price update: December 01, 2023

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Santiago de Cali position in our World Ranking

the world
186th
out of 197
latin america
33rd
out of 33

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