Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 41% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 26% | |||
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| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 26% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$38,932 (95 kr) | 127 kr | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$29,377 (72 kr) | 90 kr | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,414 (28 kr) | 58 kr | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$5,356 (13 kr) | 16 kr | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$11,370 (28 kr) | 37 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,508 (11 kr) | 41 kr | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$12,126 (30 kr) | 52 kr | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$12,547 (31 kr) | 33 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,203 (8 kr) | 16 kr | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$5,328 (13 kr) | 17 kr | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$69,874 (171 kr) | 113 kr | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,618 (19 kr) | 24 kr | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$5,535 (14 kr) | 15 kr | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 61% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,040,800 (4,992 kr) | 14,993 kr | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,195,640 (2,925 kr) | 10,855 kr | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$370,876 (907 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,439,670 (3,522 kr) | 9,190 kr | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$981,010 (2,400 kr) | 6,226 kr | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$231,461 (566 kr) | 410 kr | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$65,784 (161 kr) | 359 kr | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,346,110 (3,293 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$451,833 (1,105 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$23,298 (57 kr) | 67 kr | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,132 (35 kr) | 166 kr | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 28% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$197,348 (483 kr) | 1,056 kr | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$162,883 (398 kr) | 419 kr | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$406,960 (996 kr) | 930 kr | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$315,307 (771 kr) | 1,129 kr | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 37% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$73,954,100 (180,916 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,338 (11 kr) | 17 kr | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$179,793 (440 kr) | 618 kr | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$22,193 (54 kr) | 334 kr | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 13% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$23,272 (57 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$11,221 (27 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$137,136 (335 kr) | 260 kr | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,617 (48 kr) | 41 kr | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$10,779 (26 kr) | 31 kr | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,073 (39 kr) | 28 kr | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,781 (19 kr) | 28 kr | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$8,170 (20 kr) | 21 kr | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$32,538 (80 kr) | 295 kr | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 46% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$50,364 (123 kr) | 513 kr | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,406 (69 kr) | 289 kr | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$91,434 (224 kr) | 819 kr | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$129,480 (317 kr) | 857 kr | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$29,510 (72 kr) | 139 kr | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$12,249 (30 kr) | 43 kr | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,682 (14 kr) | 72 kr | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,176,210 (5,324 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$747 (1.83 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$107,528 (263 kr) | 306 kr | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$10,367 (25 kr) | 70 kr | - 64% | |
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TOTAL | - 41% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 461 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
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