Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 60% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 831 prices entered by 80 different people.
| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 56% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Tempe, Arizona (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| COL$17,561 ($4.84) | $12 | 60% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| COL$17,987 ($4.96) | $7 | 31% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| COL$7,205 ($1.99) | $3.65 | 46% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| COL$2,659 ($0.73) | $0.67 | 9% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| COL$5,782 ($1.59) | $2.49 | 36% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| COL$2,200 ($0.61) | $2.82 | 78% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| COL$8,884 ($2.45) | $4.57 | 46% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| COL$5,463 ($1.51) | $3.01 | 50% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| COL$1,501 ($0.41) | $1.36 | 69% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| COL$2,712 ($0.75) | $3.19 | 77% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| COL$34,482 ($10) | $17 | 43% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| COL$3,463 ($0.95) | $1.96 | 51% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| COL$2,161 ($0.60) | $1.73 | 66% |
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 70% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Tempe, Arizona (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| COL$2,220,220 ($612) | $1,528 | 60% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| COL$810,498 ($223) | $1,303 | 83% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| COL$201,223 ($55) | $211 | 74% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| COL$1,075,310 ($296) | $1,254 | 76% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| COL$548,489 ($151) | $919 | 84% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| COL$149,447 ($41) | $150 | 73% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| COL$74,628 ($21) | $49 | 58% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| COL$1,201,030 ($331) | $276 | 20% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$330,997 ($91) | $129 | 29% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| COL$14,008 ($3.86) | $13 | 70% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| COL$9,727 ($2.68) | $21 | 87% |
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 41% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Tempe, Arizona (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| COL$119,497 ($33) | $55 | 41% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| COL$108,812 ($30) | $46 | 35% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$199,659 ($55) | $129 | 57% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| COL$180,688 ($50) | $101 | 51% |
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 31% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Tempe, Arizona (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| COL$58,479,700 ($16,123) | $20,236 | 20% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| COL$2,377 ($0.66) | $0.68 | 3% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| COL$131,982 ($36) | $51 | 29% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| COL$26,910 ($7) | $28 | 74% |
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 60% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Tempe, Arizona (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$14,995 ($4.13) | $5.91 | 30% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| COL$9,923 ($2.74) | $30 | 91% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| COL$74,337 ($20) | $99 | 79% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| COL$15,202 ($4.19) | $5.51 | 24% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| COL$12,185 ($3.36) | $3.22 | 4% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| COL$15,395 ($4.24) | $4.91 | 14% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| COL$6,314 ($1.74) | $4.36 | 60% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| COL$3,694 ($1.02) | $1.68 | 40% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| COL$19,897 ($5.49) | $20 | 73% |
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 75% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Tempe, Arizona (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| COL$22,878 ($6) | $53 | 88% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| COL$18,908 ($5.21) | $21 | 75% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| COL$108,350 ($30) | $101 | 70% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| COL$91,163 ($25) | $106 | 76% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| COL$23,835 ($7) | $10 | 32% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| COL$7,983 ($2.20) | $4.71 | 53% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| COL$4,070 ($1.12) | $6 | 83% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| COL$1,640,710 ($452) | $439 | 3% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| COL$216 ($0.06) | $1.00 | 94% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| COL$103,653 ($29) | $51 | 44% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| COL$5,099 ($1.41) | $8 | 82% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,200 in Tempe, Arizona you would need to make just about $1,694 (COL$6,145,507) in Santiago de Cali.