Cost of living in Santiago de Cali, Colombia vs Tandil, Argentina
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| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 63% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$15,579 (ARS $384) | ARS $210 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,487 (ARS $431) | ARS $235 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,690 (ARS $190) | ARS $87 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,717 (ARS $67) | ARS $50 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,590 (ARS $138) | ARS $74 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,825 (ARS $70) | ARS $62 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,684 (ARS $214) | ARS $229 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,676 (ARS $140) | ARS $49 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,568 (ARS $39) | ARS $27 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,767 (ARS $68) | ARS $74 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$31,642 (ARS $780) | ARS $263 | + 197% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,601 (ARS $89) | ARS $96 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,098 (ARS $52) | ARS $30 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 42% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,744,130 (ARS $43,002) | ARS $25,397 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$819,823 (ARS $20,213) | ARS $12,835 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$187,839 (ARS $4,631) | ARS $2,345 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,120,490 (ARS $27,626) | ARS $25,459 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$550,902 (ARS $13,583) | ARS $9,504 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$155,579 (ARS $3,836) | ARS $3,233 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,885 (ARS $1,772) | ARS $878 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,142,340 (ARS $28,165) | ARS $15,763 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$313,091 (ARS $7,719) | ARS $15,185 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,820 (ARS $415) | ARS $326 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$8,731 (ARS $215) | ARS $197 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 45% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$121,409 (ARS $2,993) | ARS $2,442 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$97,184 (ARS $2,396) | ARS $1,621 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$205,567 (ARS $5,068) | ARS $2,782 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$167,532 (ARS $4,131) | ARS $2,788 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 72% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$55,133,300 (ARS $1,359,342) | ARS $1,001,390 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,307 (ARS $57) | ARS $39 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$130,351 (ARS $3,214) | ARS $1,537 | + 109% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$19,760 (ARS $487) | ARS $341 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 81% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,005 (ARS $370) | ARS $130 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$10,255 (ARS $253) | ARS $448 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$97,107 (ARS $2,394) | ARS $1,288 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,757 (ARS $487) | ARS $314 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,841 (ARS $366) | ARS $137 | + 166% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,783 (ARS $414) | ARS $126 | + 229% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,401 (ARS $158) | ARS $102 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,291 (ARS $81) | ARS $70 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$18,685 (ARS $461) | ARS $512 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 26% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$24,179 (ARS $596) | ARS $1,096 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$20,124 (ARS $496) | ARS $445 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$115,198 (ARS $2,840) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,766 (ARS $2,337) | ARS $903 | + 159% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,498 (ARS $604) | ARS $179 | + 237% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,935 (ARS $171) | ARS $137 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,194 (ARS $103) | ARS $94 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,765,530 (ARS $43,530) | ARS $25,594 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$182 (ARS $4.50) | ARS $9 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$101,665 (ARS $2,507) | ARS $1,324 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,260 (ARS $130) | ARS $128 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 610 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 54% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $106,344 (COL$4,313,202) in Santiago de Cali to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $69,000 in Tandil.
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