Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 50% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan)
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| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 55% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| COL$17,165 (133 NT$) | 130 NT$ | 3% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| COL$17,873 (139 NT$) | 146 NT$ | 5% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| COL$7,375 (57 NT$) | 143 NT$ | 60% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| COL$2,679 (21 NT$) | 94 NT$ | 78% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| COL$5,533 (43 NT$) | 101 NT$ | 57% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| COL$2,341 (18 NT$) | 96 NT$ | 81% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| COL$8,791 (68 NT$) | 299 NT$ | 77% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| COL$5,399 (42 NT$) | 149 NT$ | 72% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| COL$1,519 (12 NT$) | 80 NT$ | 85% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| COL$2,754 (21 NT$) | 51 NT$ | 58% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| COL$32,245 (250 NT$) | 432 NT$ | 42% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| COL$3,432 (27 NT$) | 59 NT$ | 54% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| COL$2,090 (16 NT$) | 52 NT$ | 69% |
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 60% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| COL$1,797,860 (13,960 NT$) | 44,571 NT$ | 69% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| COL$819,421 (6,363 NT$) | 27,093 NT$ | 77% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| COL$197,534 (1,534 NT$) | 4,526 NT$ | 66% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| COL$1,141,060 (8,860 NT$) | 20,744 NT$ | 57% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| COL$550,590 (4,275 NT$) | 14,499 NT$ | 71% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| COL$159,109 (1,235 NT$) | 1,956 NT$ | 37% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| COL$74,628 (579 NT$) | 620 NT$ | 6% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| COL$1,162,960 (9,030 NT$) | 14,890 NT$ | 39% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$312,827 (2,429 NT$) | 4,128 NT$ | 41% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| COL$15,070 (117 NT$) | 201 NT$ | 42% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| COL$9,134 (71 NT$) | 383 NT$ | 81% |
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| COL$108,390 (842 NT$) | 2,319 NT$ | 64% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| COL$105,276 (817 NT$) | 924 NT$ | 12% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$199,980 (1,553 NT$) | 2,744 NT$ | 43% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| COL$165,174 (1,283 NT$) | 3,385 NT$ | 62% |
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 36% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| COL$55,224,300 (428,818 NT$) | 895,333 NT$ | 52% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| COL$2,327 (18 NT$) | 29 NT$ | 38% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| COL$126,847 (985 NT$) | 1,272 NT$ | 23% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| COL$20,302 (158 NT$) | 261 NT$ | 40% |
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 48% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$20,384 (158 NT$) | 232 NT$ | 32% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| COL$9,938 (77 NT$) | 240 NT$ | 68% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| COL$74,540 (579 NT$) | 988 NT$ | 41% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| COL$14,238 (111 NT$) | 327 NT$ | 66% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| COL$14,086 (109 NT$) | 179 NT$ | 39% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| COL$16,449 (128 NT$) | 224 NT$ | 43% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| COL$6,362 (49 NT$) | 84 NT$ | 41% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| COL$3,845 (30 NT$) | 101 NT$ | 70% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| COL$18,708 (145 NT$) | 679 NT$ | 79% |
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 54% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| COL$22,325 (173 NT$) | 1,262 NT$ | 86% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| COL$19,672 (153 NT$) | 600 NT$ | 75% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| COL$108,350 (841 NT$) | 3,811 NT$ | 78% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| COL$89,374 (694 NT$) | 942 NT$ | 26% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| COL$24,598 (191 NT$) | 382 NT$ | 50% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| COL$7,756 (60 NT$) | 101 NT$ | 40% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| COL$3,735 (29 NT$) | 60 NT$ | 52% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| COL$1,748,850 (13,580 NT$) | 13,268 NT$ | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| COL$219 (1.70 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | 66% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| COL$100,583 (781 NT$) | 1,330 NT$ | 41% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| COL$5,099 (40 NT$) | 130 NT$ | 70% |
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