Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 584 prices entered by 62 different people.
| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Tanga (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| COL$18,310 (11,575 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | 231% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| COL$17,864 (11,293 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | 61% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| COL$7,196 (4,549 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | 39% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| COL$2,670 (1,688 Shilling) | 1,200 Shilling | 41% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| COL$5,672 (3,585 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| COL$2,238 (1,415 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | 42% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| COL$9,065 (5,730 Shilling) | 11,200 Shilling | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| COL$5,308 (3,355 Shilling) | 11,333 Shilling | 70% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| COL$1,568 (991 Shilling) | 800 Shilling | 24% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| COL$2,763 (1,746 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | 30% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| COL$33,205 (20,990 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | 110% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| COL$3,357 (2,122 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | 15% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| COL$2,150 (1,359 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | 9% |
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Tanga (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| COL$2,292,790 (1,449,361 Shilling) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| COL$819,165 (517,826 Shilling) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| COL$201,223 (127,201 Shilling) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| COL$1,107,160 (699,878 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | 133% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| COL$545,303 (344,707 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | 72% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| COL$149,497 (94,503 Shilling) | - | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| COL$74,628 (47,175 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | 18% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| COL$1,207,880 (763,547 Shilling) | 950,000 Shilling | 20% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$330,997 (209,236 Shilling) | 650,000 Shilling | 68% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| COL$15,317 (9,682 Shilling) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| COL$9,594 (6,065 Shilling) | - | - |
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 13% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Tanga (Tanzania) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| COL$108,208 (68,402 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | 2% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| COL$107,289 (67,822 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$194,295 (122,821 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | 146% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| COL$180,227 (113,928 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | 356% |
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 4% cheaper than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Tanga (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| COL$58,479,700 (36,967,268 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| COL$2,355 (1,489 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | 26% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| COL$131,982 (83,431 Shilling) | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| COL$20,414 (12,904 Shilling) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 5% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Tanga (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$15,570 (9,842 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | 64% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| COL$9,938 (6,282 Shilling) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| COL$74,540 (47,120 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| COL$15,527 (9,815 Shilling) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| COL$13,049 (8,249 Shilling) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| COL$16,086 (10,169 Shilling) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| COL$6,655 (4,207 Shilling) | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| COL$3,816 (2,412 Shilling) | 720 Shilling | 235% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| COL$19,371 (12,245 Shilling) | - | - |
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 13% cheaper than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Tanga (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| COL$23,422 (14,806 Shilling) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| COL$19,038 (12,035 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | 14% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| COL$108,350 (68,492 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | 389% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| COL$89,374 (56,497 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| COL$24,598 (15,549 Shilling) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| COL$7,983 (5,046 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| COL$3,920 (2,478 Shilling) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| COL$1,640,710 (1,037,156 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| COL$219 (139 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| COL$100,583 (63,582 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | 58% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| COL$5,099 (3,223 Shilling) | - | - |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 4,130,000 Shilling in Tanga you would need to make just about 4,092,088 Shilling (COL$6,473,404) in Santiago de Cali.