Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 23% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa)
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$35,463 (R 159) | R 144 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$24,667 (R 111) | R 82 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,874 (R 40) | R 58 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,611 (R 21) | R 19 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$10,089 (R 45) | R 37 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,767 (R 17) | R 28 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,515 (R 52) | R 91 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,180 (R 37) | R 29 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,344 (R 15) | R 32 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,111 (R 14) | R 33 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$50,150 (R 225) | R 116 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,068 (R 27) | R 23 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,500 (R 16) | R 17 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 32% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,746,810 (R 12,331) | R 14,480 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,057,730 (R 4,748) | R 8,621 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$205,756 (R 924) | R 1,675 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,299,490 (R 5,834) | R 8,082 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$666,754 (R 2,993) | R 5,851 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$137,943 (R 619) | R 2,507 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$76,655 (R 344) | R 515 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,439,970 (R 6,464) | R 6,479 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$391,665 (R 1,758) | R 1,875 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,874 (R 67) | R 87 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,659 (R 52) | R 59 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 21% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$184,930 (R 830) | R 1,027 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$136,920 (R 615) | R 749 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$291,525 (R 1,309) | R 1,824 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$210,007 (R 943) | R 1,377 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 29% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$75,913,100 (R 340,790) | R 420,471 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,925 (R 13) | R 24 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$133,388 (R 599) | R 812 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$18,611 (R 84) | R 180 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 8% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$13,361 (R 60) | R 60 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$19,300 (R 87) | R 233 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$71,658 (R 322) | R 610 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$11,601 (R 52) | R 44 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,663 (R 66) | R 32 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,959 (R 72) | R 57 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,687 (R 35) | R 33 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,269 (R 28) | R 23 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$38,387 (R 172) | R 221 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 27% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$38,699 (R 174) | R 502 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,767 (R 129) | R 252 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$94,545 (R 424) | R 779 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$113,432 (R 509) | R 766 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$31,146 (R 140) | R 90 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$11,772 (R 53) | R 37 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,720 (R 17) | R 35 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,021,120 (R 9,073) | R 9,198 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$359 (R 1.61) | R 1.80 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$93,622 (R 420) | R 544 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,963 (R 31) | R 47 | - 34% | |
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TOTAL | - 23% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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