Cali

Colombia

2,392,877 people758m elevationAmerica/Bogota29

Overview

Monthly Cost

$948

1 person, with rent

29

Safety

out of 100

Cali is 15-25% cheaper than Medellín/Bogotá. Granada, San Antonio, and El Peñón are safest expat neighborhoods. Salsa lessons very affordable ($5-10/class). Use Uber/DiDi exclusively for safety. Great value for Spanish immersion.

Cost of Living

Monthly costs in Cali in USD. Editorial estimates combined with Numbeo data.

Numbeo Estimated Monthly Cost (1 person, with rent)

$948

Food: $80

Housing (monthly rent)

Studio

Budget$280
Mid-range$380
Upscale$520

1 Bedroom

Budget$380
Mid-range$500
Upscale$700

2 Bedroom

Budget$520
Mid-range$700
Upscale$950

Food

Monthly Groceries

Budget$110
Mid-range$170
Premium$280

Dining (per meal)

Street food$2
Casual restaurant$4
Nice restaurant$18
Upscale$45

Transportation

Public transit (monthly)$45
Uber/taxi (avg ride)$3
Fuel (monthly)$90
Parking (monthly)$45

Utilities

Electric (low)$28
Electric (average)$42
Electric (high)$58
Water$15
Gas$12
Internet$28

Lifestyle

Gym membership$30
Cleaning (weekly)$16
Coworking space$140

Healthcare

Doctor visit$40
Basic insurance (monthly)$70
Comprehensive insurance$190

Other

Phone plan$14
Subscriptions$22

Quality of Life

Numbeo indices for Cali. Higher is better unless noted otherwise.

Safety29/100
Cost of Living31/100

Lower = more affordable (NYC = 100)

Crime71/100

Lower = less crime

Rent11/100

Lower = cheaper rent (NYC = 100)

Prices

55 item prices in Cali from Numbeo (USD).

ItemAverage
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant, Restaurants4.22
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks), Restaurants31.98
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal), Restaurants7.59
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter), Restaurants1.53
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle), Restaurants3.27
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle), Restaurants1.09
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter), Restaurants0.64
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter), Markets1.43
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf), Markets1.62
Eggs (12, Large Size), Markets2.47
Local Cheese (1 kg), Markets5.34
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter), Markets0.88
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range), Markets11.32
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle), Markets1.22
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle), Markets2.13
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro), Markets3.25
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport), Transportation0.87
Chicken Fillets (1 kg), Markets5.71
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price), Transportation26.13
Gasoline (1 Liter), Transportation1.13
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car), Transportation24493.65
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre, Rent Per Month404.83
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre, Rent Per Month254.73
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre, Rent Per Month1319.55
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre, Rent Per Month439.07
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage), Utilities (Monthly)90.91
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher), Utilities (Monthly)26.88
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data), Utilities (Monthly)8.92
Monthly Fitness Club Membership, Sports And Leisure23.81
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend), Sports And Leisure16.33
Cinema Ticket (International Release), Sports And Leisure4.90
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar), Clothing And Shoes65.30
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M), Clothing And Shoes44.66
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range), Clothing And Shoes100.21
Men's Leather Business Shoes, Clothing And Shoes89.57
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre, Buy Apartment Price1109.22
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre, Buy Apartment Price890.68
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax), Salaries And Financing501.20
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %), Salaries And Financing11.58
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff), Transportation1.70
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff), Transportation2.18
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff), Transportation10.89
Apples (1 kg), Markets2.94
Oranges (1 kg), Markets1.38
Potatoes (1 kg), Markets1.09
Lettuce (1 Head), Markets0.89
Cappuccino (Regular Size), Restaurants1.63
White Rice (1 kg), Markets1.32
Tomatoes (1 kg), Markets1.42
Bananas (1 kg), Markets1.10
Onions (1 kg), Markets1.17
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg), Markets8.02
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car), Transportation29873.18
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child, Childcare254.01
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child, Childcare6713.07

Safety & Crime

Crime and safety indices for Cali. Safety scores are out of 100 (higher = safer).

Overall

Safety Index29
Crime Index71
Safe Walking (Day)0
Safe Walking (Night)-1
Crime Increasing1

Concern Levels

Home Break-in0
Mugging / Robbery1
Car Theft1
Physical Attack0
Verbal Harassment0
Drug Problems1
Property Crime1
Corruption1

Based on 147 Numbeo contributors.

Healthcare

Healthcare quality indices for Cali. Scores out of 100 (higher = better).

Quality Ratings

Overall Healthcare Index71
Skill & Competency1
Speed1
Modern Equipment1
Accuracy1
Friendliness1
Responsiveness0

Cost & Insurance

Cost Satisfaction1

Insurance Coverage

None
3%
Public
16%
Private
65%
Employer Sponsored
16%

Based on 31 Numbeo contributors.

Environment

Environmental quality for Cali. Quality scores are out of 100 (higher = better). Pollution scores: lower = cleaner.

Quality Scores

Air Quality1
Drinking Water1
Green Spaces & Parks1
Cleanliness0
Comfort to Spend Time1
Garbage Disposal0

Pollution Levels

Pollution Index41
Water Pollution0
Noise & Light Pollution0
PM2.517.0 µg/m³
PM1041.0 µg/m³

Based on 25 Numbeo contributors.

Transport & Traffic

Traffic and commute data for Cali.

Traffic Indices

Traffic Index168
Time Index37
Inefficiency Index185
CO₂ Emission Index7379

Commute

Average Commute

37 min

Transport Modes

Car
57%
Working from Home
14%
Walking
10%
Motorcycle
10%
Bus/Trolleybus
10%
Bicycle
0%
Train/Metro
0%
Tram/Streetcar
0%

Based on 21 Numbeo contributors.

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