Cost of living in Santiago de Cali, Colombia

Summary of cost of living in Santiago de Cali

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: COL$7,470,574
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: COL$3,268,607
  • Santiago de Cali is the cheapest city in Latin America (34 out of 34)
  • Cost of living in Santiago de Cali is cheaper than in 96% of cities in the World (202 out of 210)
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List of prices in Santiago de Cali
Current as of Oct 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district COL$33,536
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) COL$23,941
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast COL$10,362
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk COL$4,880
12 eggs, large COL$10,343
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes COL$4,167
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese COL$11,014
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples COL$7,753
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes COL$3,202
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket COL$3,667
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality COL$36,507
2 liters of coca-cola COL$6,326
Bread for 2 people for 1 day COL$3,597
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area COL$2,712,470
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area COL$1,071,200
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat COL$210,380
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area COL$1,289,120
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area COL$674,123
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio COL$196,719
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) COL$69,132
40” flat screen tv COL$1,196,090
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) COL$386,603
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) COL$13,587
Hourly rate for cleaning help COL$11,109
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) COL$157,178
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) COL$137,687
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) COL$258,827
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes COL$207,547
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new COL$73,205,800
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas COL$3,640
Monthly ticket public transport COL$123,537
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) COL$18,302
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) COL$13,361
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) COL$19,300
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) COL$71,658
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) COL$11,601
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) COL$15,276
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) COL$15,959
4 rolls of toilet paper COL$7,587
Tube of toothpaste COL$6,289
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city COL$30,841
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub COL$42,242
2 tickets to the movies COL$28,483
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) COL$94,545
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert COL$109,827
1 cocktail drink in downtown club COL$27,435
Cappuccino in expat area of the city COL$9,268
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) COL$4,208
Ipad wi-fi 128gb COL$2,083,680
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) COL$271
1 month of gym membership in business district COL$88,668
1 package of marlboro cigarettes COL$6,963
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 619 prices entered by 63 different people.
Latest price update: October 03, 2023

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Santiago de Cali position in our World Ranking

the world
202nd
out of 210
latin america
34th
out of 34

Cheapest and most expensive products in Santiago de Cali compared to other cities:

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