Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 16% cheaper than in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 13% cheaper than in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$35,463 ($b56) | $b82 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$24,667 ($b39) | $b47 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,874 ($b14) | $b11 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,611 ($b7) | $b7 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$10,089 ($b16) | $b12 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,767 ($b5.90) | $b8 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,515 ($b18) | $b18 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,180 ($b13) | $b12 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,344 ($b5.24) | $b7 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,111 ($b4.87) | $b11 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$50,150 ($b79) | $b45 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,068 ($b10) | $b11 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,500 ($b5.48) | $b4.72 | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 30% cheaper than in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,746,810 ($b4,301) | $b5,005 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,057,730 ($b1,656) | $b2,749 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$205,756 ($b322) | $b253 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,299,490 ($b2,035) | $b3,611 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$666,754 ($b1,044) | $b2,015 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$137,943 ($b216) | $b189 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$76,655 ($b120) | $b165 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,439,970 ($b2,255) | $b2,187 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$391,665 ($b613) | $b1,108 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,874 ($b23) | $b42 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,659 ($b18) | $b37 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 30% cheaper than in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$184,930 ($b290) | $b266 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$136,920 ($b214) | $b329 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$291,525 ($b457) | $b680 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$210,007 ($b329) | $b638 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 17% more expensive than in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$75,913,100 ($b118,878) | $b109,190 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,925 ($b4.58) | $b3.94 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$133,388 ($b209) | $b149 | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$18,612 ($b29) | $b79 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 14% cheaper than in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$13,361 ($b21) | $b33 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$19,300 ($b30) | $b39 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$71,658 ($b112) | $b168 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$11,601 ($b18) | $b40 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,663 ($b23) | $b26 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,959 ($b25) | $b23 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,687 ($b12) | $b9 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,269 ($b10) | $b13 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$38,387 ($b60) | $b58 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 37% cheaper than in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | ||||
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| Santiago de Cali | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$38,699 ($b61) | $b46 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,767 ($b45) | $b93 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$94,545 ($b148) | $b190 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$113,432 ($b178) | $b302 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$31,146 ($b49) | $b44 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$11,772 ($b18) | $b26 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,720 ($b5.83) | $b21 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,021,120 ($b3,165) | $b2,762 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$359 ($b0.56) | $b1.32 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$93,622 ($b147) | $b342 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,963 ($b11) | $b17 | - 35% | |
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TOTAL | - 16% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,174 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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