Cost of living in Santiago de Cali, Colombia vs Taipei, Taiwan
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 57% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$17,561 (129 NT$) | 130 NT$ | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,987 (132 NT$) | 146 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,205 (53 NT$) | 143 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,659 (20 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,782 (42 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,200 (16 NT$) | 96 NT$ | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,884 (65 NT$) | 299 NT$ | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,463 (40 NT$) | 149 NT$ | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,501 (11 NT$) | 80 NT$ | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,712 (20 NT$) | 51 NT$ | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$34,482 (253 NT$) | 432 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,463 (25 NT$) | 59 NT$ | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,161 (16 NT$) | 52 NT$ | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 60% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,220,220 (16,291 NT$) | 44,571 NT$ | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$810,498 (5,947 NT$) | 27,093 NT$ | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$201,223 (1,477 NT$) | 4,526 NT$ | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,075,310 (7,890 NT$) | 20,744 NT$ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$548,489 (4,025 NT$) | 14,499 NT$ | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$149,447 (1,097 NT$) | 1,956 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$74,628 (548 NT$) | 620 NT$ | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,201,030 (8,813 NT$) | 14,890 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$330,997 (2,429 NT$) | 4,128 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,008 (103 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,727 (71 NT$) | 383 NT$ | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 39% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$119,497 (877 NT$) | 2,319 NT$ | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$108,812 (798 NT$) | 924 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$199,659 (1,465 NT$) | 2,744 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$180,688 (1,326 NT$) | 3,385 NT$ | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 36% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$60,808,000 (446,188 NT$) | 895,333 NT$ | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,377 (17 NT$) | 29 NT$ | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$127,526 (936 NT$) | 1,272 NT$ | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,910 (197 NT$) | 261 NT$ | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 55% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,995 (110 NT$) | 232 NT$ | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$9,923 (73 NT$) | 240 NT$ | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$74,337 (545 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$15,202 (112 NT$) | 327 NT$ | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,185 (89 NT$) | 179 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,395 (113 NT$) | 224 NT$ | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,314 (46 NT$) | 84 NT$ | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,694 (27 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$19,897 (146 NT$) | 679 NT$ | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 57% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$22,878 (168 NT$) | 1,262 NT$ | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$18,908 (139 NT$) | 600 NT$ | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$108,350 (795 NT$) | 3,811 NT$ | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$91,163 (669 NT$) | 942 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$23,835 (175 NT$) | 382 NT$ | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,983 (59 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,070 (30 NT$) | 60 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,640,710 (12,039 NT$) | 13,268 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$216 (1.59 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$103,653 (761 NT$) | 1,330 NT$ | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,099 (37 NT$) | 130 NT$ | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
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