Cost of living in Santiago de Cali, Colombia vs Tacna, Peru
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Food | - 0% | |||
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Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$15,579 (S/. 16) | S/. 17 | - 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,487 (S/. 18) | S/. 14 | + 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,690 (S/. 8) | S/. 5.49 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,717 (S/. 2.75) | S/. 3.72 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,590 (S/. 5.67) | S/. 4.56 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,825 (S/. 2.86) | S/. 2.56 | + 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,684 (S/. 9) | S/. 11 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,676 (S/. 5.75) | S/. 3.92 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,568 (S/. 1.59) | S/. 2.16 | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,767 (S/. 2.81) | S/. 4.36 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$31,642 (S/. 32) | S/. 18 | + 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,601 (S/. 3.65) | S/. 8 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,098 (S/. 2.13) | S/. 2.00 | + 6% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,744,130 (S/. 1,768) | S/. 1,206 | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$819,823 (S/. 831) | S/. 904 | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$187,839 (S/. 190) | S/. 114 | + 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,120,490 (S/. 1,136) | S/. 1,215 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$550,902 (S/. 559) | S/. 592 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$155,579 (S/. 158) | S/. 104 | + 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,885 (S/. 73) | S/. 95 | - 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,142,340 (S/. 1,158) | S/. 1,520 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$313,091 (S/. 317) | S/. 365 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,820 (S/. 17) | S/. 25 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$8,731 (S/. 9) | S/. 20 | - 56% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 26% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$121,409 (S/. 123) | S/. 123 | + 0% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$97,184 (S/. 99) | S/. 65 | + 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$205,567 (S/. 208) | S/. 222 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$167,532 (S/. 170) | S/. 141 | + 20% | |
Transportation | + 45% | |||
Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 45% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$55,133,300 (S/. 55,894) | S/. 48,451 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,307 (S/. 2.34) | S/. 3.56 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$130,351 (S/. 132) | S/. 51 | + 158% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$19,760 (S/. 20) | S/. 24 | - 16% | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 15% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,005 (S/. 15) | S/. 22 | - 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$10,255 (S/. 10) | S/. 21 | - 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$97,107 (S/. 98) | S/. 52 | + 88% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,757 (S/. 20) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,841 (S/. 15) | S/. 13 | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,783 (S/. 17) | S/. 14 | + 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,401 (S/. 6) | S/. 3.97 | + 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,291 (S/. 3.34) | S/. 3.70 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$18,685 (S/. 19) | S/. 13 | + 47% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$24,179 (S/. 25) | S/. 26 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$20,124 (S/. 20) | S/. 28 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$115,198 (S/. 117) | S/. 132 | - 11% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,766 (S/. 96) | S/. 50 | + 94% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,498 (S/. 25) | S/. 21 | + 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,935 (S/. 7) | S/. 9 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,194 (S/. 4.25) | S/. 6 | - 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,765,530 (S/. 1,790) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$182 (S/. 0.19) | S/. 0.56 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$101,665 (S/. 103) | S/. 51 | + 101% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,260 (S/. 5.33) | S/. 7 | - 23% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 12% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 4,145 (COL$4,088,622) in Santiago de Cali to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 3,700 in Tacna.
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