Cost of living in Santiago de Cali, Colombia vs Tapachula, Mexico
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 20% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$15,579 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 65 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,487 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 99 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,690 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 100 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,717 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 14 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,590 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 24 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,825 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 15 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,684 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 45 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,676 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 40 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,568 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 42 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,767 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 35 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$31,642 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 130 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,601 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 21 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,098 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 28% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,744,130 (Mex$ 10,150) | Mex$ 13,191 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$819,823 (Mex$ 4,771) | Mex$ 4,973 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$187,839 (Mex$ 1,093) | Mex$ 2,317 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,120,490 (Mex$ 6,521) | Mex$ 8,747 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$550,902 (Mex$ 3,206) | Mex$ 3,681 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$155,579 (Mex$ 905) | Mex$ 1,399 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,885 (Mex$ 418) | Mex$ 750 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,142,340 (Mex$ 6,648) | Mex$ 5,000 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$313,091 (Mex$ 1,822) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,820 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 192 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$8,731 (Mex$ 51) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 34% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$121,409 (Mex$ 707) | Mex$ 1,340 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$97,184 (Mex$ 566) | Mex$ 800 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$205,567 (Mex$ 1,196) | Mex$ 2,000 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$167,532 (Mex$ 975) | Mex$ 1,000 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 23% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$55,133,300 (Mex$ 320,841) | Mex$ 300,000 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,307 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 19 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$130,351 (Mex$ 759) | Mex$ 450 | + 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$19,760 (Mex$ 115) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 17% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,005 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 60 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$10,255 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 200 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$97,107 (Mex$ 565) | Mex$ 500 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,757 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 400 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,841 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 63 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,783 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 80 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,401 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 44 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,291 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 60 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$18,685 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 135 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 26% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$24,179 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 147 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$20,124 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 140 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$115,198 (Mex$ 670) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,766 (Mex$ 551) | Mex$ 300 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,498 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 115 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,935 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 80 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,194 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 55 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,765,530 (Mex$ 10,274) | Mex$ 18,000 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$182 (Mex$ 1.06) | Mex$ 4.00 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$101,665 (Mex$ 592) | Mex$ 417 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,260 (Mex$ 31) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 551 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 37,000 in Tapachula you would need to make just about Mex$ 31,597 (COL$5,429,653) in Santiago de Cali.
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