Cost of Living in Cali
Summary of cost of living in Cali, Colombia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,044.8 (Col$7,033,197.1), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $569.3 (Col$1,958,260.6), excluding rent.
- Cali is 53.6% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Cali is, on average, 63.7% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $4.65 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $34.89 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $8.11 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $1.64 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.49 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $1.89 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $1.23 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $0.71 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.53 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $1.57 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $0.64 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $2.82 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $2.59 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $2.74 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $3.89 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.39 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.54 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.71 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.66 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.53 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.57 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $0.95 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $0.94 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $12.09 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.30 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.27 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $3.48 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.93 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $27.91 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $1.82 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $3.74 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $11.63 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.20 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $26,166.37 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $31,913.27 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $97.12 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $10.51 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $28.71 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $25.44 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $17.44 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $5.23 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $271.35 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $7,171.52 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $69.76 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $47.71 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $107.05 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $95.69 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $432.47 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $272.13 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,450.78 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $465.91 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $110.09 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $88.40 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $535.43 | |
| 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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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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| Cost of Living in Dos Quebradas | 139.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Chinchina | 146.73 miles |
| Cost of Living in Anserma, Caldas | 155.66 miles |
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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!