Cost of Living in Cali
Summary of cost of living in Cali, Colombia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,014.3 (Col$7,035,628.4), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $560.9 (Col$1,959,053.3), excluding rent.
- Cali is 63.0% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Cali is, on average, 79.7% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | Col$16,000.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | Col$120,000.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | Col$27,900.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | Col$5,625.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Col$12,000.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | Col$6,500.00 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | Col$4,224.49 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | Col$2,432.65 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | Col$5,264.03 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | Col$5,393.01 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | Col$2,207.66 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | Col$9,714.19 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | Col$8,898.35 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | Col$9,424.53 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | Col$13,372.65 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | Col$4,793.87 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | Col$1,865.01 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | Col$2,445.84 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | Col$2,254.56 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | Col$1,813.08 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | Col$1,948.78 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | Col$3,270.33 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | Col$3,242.28 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | Col$41,600.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | Col$4,483.03 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Col$7,822.63 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | Col$11,960.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | Col$3,200.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | Col$96,000.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | Col$6,250.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | Col$12,874.76 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | Col$40,000.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | Col$4,132.82 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | Col$90,000,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | Col$109,766,666.67 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | Col$334,036.69 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | Col$36,159.21 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | Col$98,764.52 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | Col$87,500.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | Col$60,000.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | Col$18,000.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | Col$933,333.33 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | Col$24,666,666.67 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | Col$239,937.68 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | Col$164,094.18 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | Col$368,197.85 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | Col$329,132.85 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Col$1,487,500.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Col$936,000.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Col$4,990,000.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Col$1,602,500.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | Col$378,647.12 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | Col$304,043.78 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | Col$1,841,636.03 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.58 | |
Prices in Cali
This city had 277 entries in the past 12 months by 30 different contributors.
Last update: 5 May 2026
Last update: 5 May 2026
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Well, because of Covid19 I was not able to do my traveling to Colombia as planned.
I heard that things are still really bad in Colombia and the numbers do not look good. Have there been any big law changes I should know about?
Also I have heard rumors that Mexico and Colombia even got the worse version of Covid that is more deadly + even some EBOLA cases, is this true?!
I am assuming it will not be safe to travel to Colombia for another 8-12 months minimum, but we will see what happens. I am not taking any chances, I have health problems including breathing issues, so I'm not doing any traveling at all until cases are down 95% from current levels, and vaccination rates are at least 60-70%.
And please no nonsense about how Covid is "fake", I know 9 people who died, and 3 others who recovered but now have serious health problems, one of them can barely walk without being out of breath. Covid is 100% real and deadly!