Cost of living in Santiago de Cali, Colombia vs Taiyuan, China
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 37% cheaper than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$15,579 (28元) | 44元 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,487 (31元) | 29元 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,690 (14元) | 10元 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,717 (4.82元) | 13元 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,590 (10元) | 9元 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,825 (5.01元) | 10元 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,684 (15元) | 55元 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,676 (10元) | 9元 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,568 (2.78元) | 9元 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,767 (4.91元) | 5.53元 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$31,642 (56元) | 115元 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,601 (6元) | 8元 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,098 (3.72元) | 12元 | - 69% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,744,130 (3,092元) | 3,511元 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$819,823 (1,453元) | 1,936元 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$187,839 (333元) | 207元 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,120,490 (1,986元) | 2,406元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$550,902 (977元) | 1,222元 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$155,579 (276元) | 150元 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,885 (127元) | 63元 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,142,340 (2,025元) | 2,386元 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$313,091 (555元) | 426元 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,820 (30元) | 34元 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$8,731 (15元) | 39元 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 22% cheaper than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$121,409 (215元) | 533元 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$97,184 (172元) | 150元 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$205,567 (364元) | 449元 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$167,532 (297元) | 382元 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 40% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$55,133,300 (97,737元) | 108,000元 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,307 (4.09元) | 7元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$130,351 (231元) | 71元 | + 226% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$19,760 (35元) | 37元 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 21% cheaper than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,005 (27元) | 24元 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$10,255 (18元) | 43元 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$97,107 (172元) | 200元 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,757 (35元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,841 (26元) | 44元 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,783 (30元) | 25元 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,401 (11元) | 8元 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,291 (5.83元) | 11元 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$18,685 (33元) | 56元 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 44% cheaper than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$24,179 (43元) | 173元 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$20,124 (36元) | 89元 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$115,198 (204元) | 399元 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,766 (168元) | 313元 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,498 (43元) | 53元 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,935 (12元) | 26元 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,194 (7元) | 25元 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,765,530 (3,130元) | 3,999元 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$182 (0.32元) | 0.25元 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$101,665 (180元) | 282元 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,260 (9元) | 21元 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 533 prices entered by 66 different people.
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 11,000元 in Taiyuan you would need to make just about 9,458元 (COL$5,335,189) in Santiago de Cali.
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