Cali, Colombia
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Cali, Colombia: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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77%
Quality of life -
16%
Cost of living -
68%
Connectivity -
93%
Weather
50
General
| Currency | COP |
| Population (in millions) | 40 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 78 |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 10% more expensive |
| Best neighborhood to stay | El Poblado, Medellin |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 30 |
| Top selling local beer | Corona |
| Most popular local dish | Ceviche |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Cali Cathedral, La Ermita Church, San Antonio de los Cobres Church |
| Discount airline | Southwest |
| Major airline | Avianca Airlines |
| Largest ride sharing company | Lyft |
| Primary train stations | Cali Norte, Cali Sur, Cali Central |
| Primary airports | San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego |
| Best rental car company | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
| Used car costs | 15000 USD |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Apple Store, The Oaks, 350 W Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 100 Mbps |
| Power socket type | A,B |
| Supply voltage | 110V |
| Best electronics store | BestBuy |
| Best internet carrier | Spectrum |
| Primary cellular carrier | Verizon |
| Average monthly cost for internet | $50.00 |
Shopping
| The best drug store | CVS |
| Best restaurant chain | |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $45,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $60,000 |
| Sales tax rate | 7.25% |
| Income tax rate | 9.3% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 days |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 3.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 20000 COP |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | Banco de Bogota |
| Average tip in restaurant | 15-20% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Becoming more common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 911 (general), 9-1-1 (police), 9-1-1 (ambulance), 9-1-1 (firefighters) |
| Polution per square meter | 545 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | |
| Main religion |
Quality of life
77%
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30%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
100%
Property to income -
70%
Crime -
70%
Healthcare -
93%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | COP 1,621,429 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 12.13% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | COP 700,000 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | COP 20,200,000 |
Cost of living
16%
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Purchasing Power
39%
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Rent
6%
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Food
23%
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Restaurant
17%
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Workspace
40%
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Transport
36%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | COP 943,750.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | COP 731,250.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | COP 1,489,000.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | COP 1,390,000.00 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | COP 30,000.00 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | COP 4,761.54 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | COP 5,523.75 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | COP 7,975.71 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | COP 16,517.60 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | COP 3,881.43 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | COP 30,000.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | COP 3,548.16 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | COP 6,119.29 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | COP 9,000.00 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | COP 18,747.50 |
| Apples (1kg) | COP 8,925.50 |
| Oranges (1kg) | COP 3,925.00 |
| Potato (1kg) | COP 4,421.25 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | COP 2,881.25 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | COP 4,160.62 |
| Tomato (1kg) | COP 4,207.50 |
| Banana (1kg) | COP 2,689.64 |
| Onion (1kg) | COP 3,971.45 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | COP 25,828.57 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | COP 12,000.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | COP 80,000.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | COP 25,000.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | COP 4,500.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | COP 10,000.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | COP 3,005.56 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | COP 2,422.22 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | COP 4,787.50 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | COP 281,468.41 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | COP 160.00 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | COP 91,766.67 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | COP 91,000.00 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | COP 30,000.00 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | COP 18,090.50 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | COP 2,400.00 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | COP 120,000.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | COP 2,436.46 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | COP 82,000,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | COP 88,155,555.56 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | COP 5,000.00 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | COP 7,000.00 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | COP 22,000.00 |
