Cost of living in Santiago de Cali, Colombia

Summary of cost of living in Santiago de Cali

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: COL$8,042,183
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: COL$3,574,109
  • Santiago de Cali is the 2nd cheapest city in Latin America (29 out of 30)
  • Cost of living in Santiago de Cali is cheaper than in 94% of cities in the World (178 out of 189)
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List of prices in Santiago de Cali
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district COL$32,905
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) COL$25,556
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast COL$10,227
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk COL$5,017
12 eggs, large COL$11,843
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes COL$4,561
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese COL$13,718
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples COL$10,416
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes COL$3,723
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket COL$3,685
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality COL$35,718
2 liters of coca-cola COL$6,939
Bread for 2 people for 1 day COL$3,579
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area COL$2,883,130
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area COL$1,346,550
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat COL$276,480
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area COL$1,265,960
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area COL$706,717
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio COL$246,112
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) COL$68,951
40” flat screen tv COL$1,304,330
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) COL$445,260
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) COL$15,812
Hourly rate for cleaning help COL$12,774
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) COL$201,316
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) COL$121,562
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) COL$306,642
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes COL$220,709
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new COL$76,322,300
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas COL$3,900
Monthly ticket public transport COL$140,402
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) COL$28,729
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) COL$14,509
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) COL$15,848
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) COL$87,302
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) COL$17,124
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) COL$13,891
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) COL$15,678
4 rolls of toilet paper COL$8,191
Tube of toothpaste COL$5,895
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city COL$29,512
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub COL$45,939
2 tickets to the movies COL$28,783
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) COL$112,656
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert COL$112,889
1 cocktail drink in downtown club COL$30,701
Cappuccino in expat area of the city COL$10,158
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) COL$5,857
Ipad wi-fi 128gb COL$1,962,940
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) COL$257
1 month of gym membership in business district COL$86,108
1 package of marlboro cigarettes COL$9,145
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 556 prices entered by 48 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

Santiago de Cali position in our World Ranking

the world
178th
out of 189
latin america
29th
out of 30

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

the world
3rd
the world
4th
the world
5th
the world
5th
the world
5th
latin america
1st

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