Cost of living in Santiago de Cali, Colombia vs Tacuarembó, Uruguay
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Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 18% cheaper than in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$15,579 ($U184) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,487 ($U206) | $U300 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,690 ($U91) | $U100 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,717 ($U32) | $U40 | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,590 ($U66) | $U60 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,825 ($U33) | $U65 | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,684 ($U103) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,676 ($U67) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,568 ($U19) | $U30 | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,767 ($U33) | $U45 | - 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$31,642 ($U374) | $U225 | + 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,601 ($U43) | $U104 | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,098 ($U25) | $U32 | - 22% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 18% cheaper than in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,744,130 ($U20,589) | $U34,392 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$819,823 ($U9,678) | $U13,851 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$187,839 ($U2,217) | $U4,000 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,120,490 ($U13,227) | $U13,000 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$550,902 ($U6,503) | $U10,000 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$155,579 ($U1,837) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,885 ($U849) | $U797 | + 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,142,340 ($U13,485) | $U12,000 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$313,091 ($U3,696) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,820 ($U199) | $U165 | + 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$8,731 ($U103) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 35% cheaper than in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$121,409 ($U1,433) | $U3,057 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$97,184 ($U1,147) | $U1,600 | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$205,567 ($U2,427) | $U3,153 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$167,532 ($U1,978) | $U3,006 | - 34% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 12% cheaper than in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$55,133,300 ($U650,841) | $U650,513 | + 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,307 ($U27) | $U54 | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$130,351 ($U1,539) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$19,760 ($U233) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,005 ($U177) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$10,255 ($U121) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$97,107 ($U1,146) | $U1,200 | - 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,757 ($U233) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,841 ($U175) | $U140 | + 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,783 ($U198) | $U237 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,401 ($U76) | $U43 | + 77% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,291 ($U39) | $U106 | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$18,685 ($U221) | $U350 | - 37% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 20% more expensive than in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$24,179 ($U285) | $U645 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$20,124 ($U238) | $U500 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$115,198 ($U1,360) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,766 ($U1,119) | $U993 | + 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,498 ($U289) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,935 ($U82) | $U80 | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,194 ($U50) | $U70 | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,765,530 ($U20,842) | $U4,200 | + 396% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$182 ($U2.15) | $U1.00 | + 115% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$101,665 ($U1,200) | $U750 | + 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,260 ($U62) | $U140 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $U106,000 in Tacuarembó you would need to make just about $U92,643 (COL$7,847,891) in Santiago de Cali.
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