Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 46% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 33% | |||
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| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 33% 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$35,463 (88 kr) | 108 kr | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$24,667 (61 kr) | 84 kr | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,874 (22 kr) | 48 kr | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,611 (11 kr) | 15 kr | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$10,089 (25 kr) | 36 kr | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,767 (9 kr) | 30 kr | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,515 (29 kr) | 52 kr | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,180 (20 kr) | 29 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,344 (8 kr) | 12 kr | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,111 (8 kr) | 18 kr | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$50,150 (125 kr) | 122 kr | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,068 (15 kr) | 20 kr | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,500 (9 kr) | 14 kr | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 59% 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$2,746,810 (6,827 kr) | 15,007 kr | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,057,730 (2,629 kr) | 10,075 kr | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$205,756 (511 kr) | 1,053 kr | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,299,490 (3,230 kr) | 9,688 kr | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$666,754 (1,657 kr) | 6,057 kr | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$137,943 (343 kr) | 410 kr | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$76,655 (191 kr) | 271 kr | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,439,970 (3,579 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$391,665 (973 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,874 (37 kr) | 67 kr | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,659 (29 kr) | 203 kr | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 35% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$184,930 (460 kr) | 993 kr | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$136,920 (340 kr) | 419 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$291,525 (725 kr) | 1,039 kr | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$210,007 (522 kr) | 1,260 kr | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 47% 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$75,913,100 (188,667 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,925 (7 kr) | 16 kr | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$133,388 (332 kr) | 582 kr | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$18,611 (46 kr) | 307 kr | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 12% 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$13,361 (33 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$19,300 (48 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$71,658 (178 kr) | 261 kr | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$11,601 (29 kr) | 41 kr | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,663 (36 kr) | 31 kr | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,959 (40 kr) | 28 kr | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,687 (19 kr) | 28 kr | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,269 (16 kr) | 21 kr | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$38,387 (95 kr) | 274 kr | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 52% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santiago de Cali | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$38,699 (96 kr) | 415 kr | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,767 (71 kr) | 267 kr | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$94,545 (235 kr) | 819 kr | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$113,432 (282 kr) | 847 kr | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$31,146 (77 kr) | 138 kr | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$11,772 (29 kr) | 40 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,720 (9 kr) | 70 kr | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,021,120 (5,023 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$359 (0.89 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$93,622 (233 kr) | 286 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,963 (17 kr) | 67 kr | - 74% | |
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TOTAL | - 46% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 877 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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