Cost of living in Santiago de Cali, Colombia vs Tanga, Tanzania
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$15,579 (9,984 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 185% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,487 (11,207 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,690 (4,929 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,717 (1,741 Shilling) | 1,200 Shilling | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,590 (3,582 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,825 (1,811 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,684 (5,565 Shilling) | 11,200 Shilling | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,676 (3,638 Shilling) | 11,333 Shilling | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,568 (1,005 Shilling) | 800 Shilling | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,767 (1,773 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$31,642 (20,279 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,601 (2,308 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,098 (1,344 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,744,130 (1,117,766 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$819,823 (525,402 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$187,839 (120,381 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,120,490 (718,092 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$550,902 (353,058 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$155,579 (99,706 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,885 (46,069 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,142,340 (732,095 Shilling) | 950,000 Shilling | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$313,091 (200,652 Shilling) | 650,000 Shilling | - 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,820 (10,780 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$8,731 (5,596 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 15% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$121,409 (77,808 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$97,184 (62,283 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$205,567 (131,742 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 163% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$167,532 (107,367 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 329% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 4% cheaper than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$55,133,300 (35,333,446 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,307 (1,479 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$130,351 (83,538 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$19,760 (12,663 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 4% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,005 (9,616 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$10,255 (6,572 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$97,107 (62,233 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,757 (12,662 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,841 (9,511 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,783 (10,755 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,401 (4,102 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,291 (2,109 Shilling) | 720 Shilling | + 193% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$18,685 (11,975 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 12% cheaper than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$24,179 (15,496 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$20,124 (12,897 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$115,198 (73,827 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 427% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,766 (60,733 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,498 (15,700 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,935 (4,444 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,194 (2,688 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,765,530 (1,131,481 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$182 (117 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$101,665 (65,154 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,260 (3,371 Shilling) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 478 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 3,190,000 Shilling in Tanga you would need to make just about 3,161,294 Shilling (COL$4,932,794) in Santiago de Cali.
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