Cost of living in Santiago de Cali, Colombia vs Taipei, Taiwan
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| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 62% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$15,579 (120 NT$) | 194 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,487 (135 NT$) | 152 NT$ | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,690 (59 NT$) | 128 NT$ | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,717 (21 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,590 (43 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,825 (22 NT$) | 147 NT$ | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,684 (67 NT$) | 465 NT$ | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,676 (44 NT$) | 155 NT$ | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,568 (12 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,767 (21 NT$) | 64 NT$ | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$31,642 (243 NT$) | 628 NT$ | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,601 (28 NT$) | 59 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,098 (16 NT$) | 28 NT$ | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 65% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,744,130 (13,416 NT$) | 44,921 NT$ | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$819,823 (6,306 NT$) | 32,644 NT$ | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$187,839 (1,445 NT$) | 4,526 NT$ | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,120,490 (8,619 NT$) | 27,496 NT$ | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$550,902 (4,238 NT$) | 18,127 NT$ | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$155,579 (1,197 NT$) | 1,956 NT$ | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,885 (553 NT$) | 735 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,142,340 (8,787 NT$) | 14,890 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$313,091 (2,408 NT$) | 4,128 NT$ | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,820 (129 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$8,731 (67 NT$) | 383 NT$ | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 48% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$121,409 (934 NT$) | 2,299 NT$ | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$97,184 (748 NT$) | 1,189 NT$ | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$205,567 (1,581 NT$) | 3,201 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$167,532 (1,289 NT$) | 3,531 NT$ | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$55,133,300 (424,105 NT$) | 882,100 NT$ | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,307 (18 NT$) | 36 NT$ | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$130,351 (1,003 NT$) | 1,326 NT$ | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$19,760 (152 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 47% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,005 (115 NT$) | 232 NT$ | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$10,255 (79 NT$) | 240 NT$ | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$97,107 (747 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,757 (152 NT$) | 327 NT$ | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,841 (114 NT$) | 179 NT$ | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,783 (129 NT$) | 224 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,401 (49 NT$) | 84 NT$ | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,291 (25 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$18,685 (144 NT$) | 679 NT$ | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 64% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$24,179 (186 NT$) | 1,262 NT$ | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$20,124 (155 NT$) | 631 NT$ | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$115,198 (886 NT$) | 3,811 NT$ | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,766 (729 NT$) | 2,054 NT$ | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,498 (188 NT$) | 382 NT$ | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,935 (53 NT$) | 144 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,194 (32 NT$) | 174 NT$ | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,765,530 (13,581 NT$) | 13,389 NT$ | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$182 (1.40 NT$) | 7 NT$ | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$101,665 (782 NT$) | 1,614 NT$ | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,260 (40 NT$) | 130 NT$ | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 710 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 56% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 143,000 NT$ in Taipei you would need to make just about 62,781 NT$ (COL$8,161,526) in Santiago de Cali.
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