Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 13% cheaper than in Tai'an (China)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 614 prices entered by 62 different people.
| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 17% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Tai'an (China) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| COL$17,561 (31元) | 25元 | 23% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| COL$17,987 (32元) | 32元 | 0% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| COL$7,205 (13元) | 8元 | 69% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| COL$2,659 (4.75元) | 13元 | 62% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| COL$5,782 (10元) | 7元 | 54% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| COL$2,200 (3.93元) | 7元 | 41% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| COL$8,884 (16元) | 35元 | 55% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| COL$5,463 (10元) | 7元 | 36% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| COL$1,501 (2.68元) | 7元 | 63% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| COL$2,712 (4.84元) | 4.70元 | 3% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| COL$34,482 (62元) | 73元 | 15% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| COL$3,463 (6元) | 14元 | 57% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| COL$2,161 (3.86元) | 7元 | 47% |
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 55% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Tai'an (China) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| COL$2,220,220 (3,963元) | 1,461元 | 171% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| COL$810,498 (1,447元) | 1,200元 | 21% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| COL$201,223 (359元) | 471元 | 24% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| COL$1,075,310 (1,919元) | 1,500元 | 28% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| COL$548,489 (979元) | 700元 | 40% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| COL$149,447 (267元) | 200元 | 33% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| COL$74,628 (133元) | 51元 | 163% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| COL$1,201,030 (2,144元) | 2,285元 | 6% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$330,997 (591元) | 657元 | 10% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| COL$14,008 (25元) | 44元 | 43% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| COL$9,727 (17元) | 25元 | 31% |
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 21% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Tai'an (China) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| COL$119,497 (213元) | 316元 | 33% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| COL$108,812 (194元) | 234元 | 17% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$199,659 (356元) | 423元 | 16% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| COL$180,688 (322元) | 405元 | 20% |
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 8% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Tai'an (China) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| COL$58,479,700 (104,371元) | 250,728元 | 58% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| COL$2,377 (4.24元) | 7元 | 40% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| COL$131,982 (236元) | 85元 | 176% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| COL$26,910 (48元) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 32% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Tai'an (China) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$14,995 (27元) | 33元 | 19% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| COL$9,923 (18元) | 12元 | 48% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| COL$74,337 (133元) | 400元 | 67% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| COL$15,202 (27元) | 21元 | 31% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| COL$12,185 (22元) | 38元 | 42% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| COL$15,395 (27元) | 26元 | 7% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| COL$6,314 (11元) | 11元 | 1% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| COL$3,694 (7元) | 13元 | 49% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| COL$19,897 (36元) | 15元 | 137% |
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 48% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Tai'an (China) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| COL$22,878 (41元) | 62元 | 34% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| COL$18,908 (34元) | 43元 | 21% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| COL$108,350 (193元) | 1,000元 | 81% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| COL$91,163 (163元) | 400元 | 59% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| COL$23,835 (43元) | 50元 | 15% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| COL$7,983 (14元) | 32元 | 56% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| COL$4,070 (7元) | 20元 | 64% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| COL$1,640,710 (2,928元) | 4,000元 | 27% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| COL$216 (0.39元) | 0.32元 | 21% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| COL$103,653 (185元) | 486元 | 62% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| COL$5,099 (9元) | 18元 | 49% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 4,600元 in Tai'an you would need to make just about 3,998元 (COL$2,239,947) in Santiago de Cali.