Cost of living in Santiago de Cali, Colombia vs Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 9% cheaper than in Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$17,561 (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 17 | + 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,987 (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 21 | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,205 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 11 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,659 (﷼ 2.77) | ﷼ 4.13 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,782 (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 6 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,200 (﷼ 2.29) | ﷼ 3.99 | - 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,884 (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 10 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,463 (﷼ 5.69) | ﷼ 5.96 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,501 (﷼ 1.56) | ﷼ 3.23 | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,712 (﷼ 2.82) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$34,482 (﷼ 36) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,463 (﷼ 3.61) | ﷼ 5.81 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,161 (﷼ 2.25) | ﷼ 1.00 | + 125% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 41% cheaper than in Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,220,220 (﷼ 2,311) | ﷼ 2,401 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$810,498 (﷼ 844) | ﷼ 1,356 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$201,223 (﷼ 209) | ﷼ 100 | + 109% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,075,310 (﷼ 1,119) | ﷼ 4,098 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$548,489 (﷼ 571) | ﷼ 1,997 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$149,447 (﷼ 156) | ﷼ 70 | + 122% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$74,628 (﷼ 78) | ﷼ 127 | - 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,201,030 (﷼ 1,250) | ﷼ 904 | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$330,997 (﷼ 345) | ﷼ 289 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,008 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 27 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,727 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 30 | - 66% | |
Clothes | - 53% | |||
Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 53% cheaper than in Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$119,497 (﷼ 124) | ﷼ 107 | + 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$108,812 (﷼ 113) | ﷼ 300 | - 62% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$199,659 (﷼ 208) | ﷼ 337 | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$180,688 (﷼ 188) | ﷼ 285 | - 34% | |
Transportation | - 65% | |||
Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 65% cheaper than in Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,479,700 (﷼ 60,877) | ﷼ 97,103 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,377 (﷼ 2.47) | ﷼ 1.04 | + 139% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$131,982 (﷼ 137) | ﷼ 600 | - 77% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,910 (﷼ 28) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 18% cheaper than in Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,995 (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 12 | + 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$9,923 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 71 | - 85% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$74,337 (﷼ 77) | ﷼ 53 | + 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$15,202 (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 2.00 | + 691% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,185 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 14 | - 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,395 (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 13 | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,314 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 7 | - 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,694 (﷼ 3.85) | ﷼ 6 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$19,897 (﷼ 21) | ﷼ 15 | + 38% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 37% cheaper than in Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$22,878 (﷼ 24) | ﷼ 45 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$18,908 (﷼ 20) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$108,350 (﷼ 113) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$91,163 (﷼ 95) | ﷼ 125 | - 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$23,835 (﷼ 25) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,983 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 7 | + 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,070 (﷼ 4.24) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,640,710 (﷼ 1,708) | ﷼ 1,476 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$216 (﷼ 0.23) | ﷼ 0.55 | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$103,653 (﷼ 108) | ﷼ 327 | - 67% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,099 (﷼ 5.31) | ﷼ 20 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ﷼ 6,900 in Tabuk you would need to make just about ﷼ 3,541 (COL$3,401,485) in Santiago de Cali.
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