Cost of living in Santiago de Cali, Colombia vs Tampere, Finland
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Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 63% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$15,579 (€3.53) | €11 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,487 (€3.97) | €8 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,690 (€1.74) | €5.48 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,717 (€0.62) | €1.01 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,590 (€1.27) | €2.30 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,825 (€0.64) | €2.92 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,684 (€1.97) | €5.47 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,676 (€1.29) | €2.19 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,568 (€0.36) | €1.01 | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,767 (€0.63) | €2.13 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$31,642 (€7) | €14 | - 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,601 (€0.82) | €2.78 | - 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,098 (€0.48) | €1.49 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 68% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,744,130 (€396) | €1,464 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$819,823 (€186) | €961 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$187,839 (€43) | €94 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,120,490 (€254) | €810 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$550,902 (€125) | €606 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$155,579 (€35) | €64 | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,885 (€16) | €18 | - 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,142,340 (€259) | €438 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$313,091 (€71) | €85 | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,820 (€3.82) | €8 | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$8,731 (€1.98) | €30 | - 93% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 45% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$121,409 (€28) | €76 | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$97,184 (€22) | €30 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$205,567 (€47) | €81 | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$167,532 (€38) | €111 | - 66% | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 53% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$55,133,300 (€12,509) | €29,200 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,307 (€0.52) | €1.47 | - 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$130,351 (€30) | €49 | - 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$19,760 (€4.48) | €22 | - 80% | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 46% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,005 (€3.40) | €5.50 | - 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$10,255 (€2.33) | €16 | - 85% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$97,107 (€22) | €73 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,757 (€4.48) | €4.74 | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,841 (€3.37) | €3.04 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,783 (€3.81) | €3.19 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,401 (€1.45) | €1.60 | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,291 (€0.75) | €2.19 | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$18,685 (€4.24) | €24 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 65% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 65% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$24,179 (€5.49) | €43 | - 87% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$20,124 (€4.57) | €25 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$115,198 (€26) | €79 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,766 (€22) | €77 | - 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,498 (€5.56) | €9 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,935 (€1.57) | €4.04 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,194 (€0.95) | €5.35 | - 82% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,765,530 (€401) | €448 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$182 (€0.04) | €0.07 | - 43% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$101,665 (€23) | €53 | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,260 (€1.19) | €6 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 60% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,100 in Tampere you would need to make just about €1,624 (COL$7,155,409) in Santiago de Cali.
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