Cost of Living Comparison Between Soledad and Cali Cost of Living Comparison Between Soledad and Cali

😐 Solo nomad: Soledad is 13% more expensive than Cali without rent, and 25.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Soledad is 33.4% more expensive than Cali without rent, and 14.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Soledad
Cali
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.98 COP 24.9K
$3.65 COP 15.2K
63.84%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.65 COP 98.6K
$29.31 COP 122.2K
-19.31%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.84 COP 41K
$7.44 COP 31K
32.26%
Cappuccino
$1.59 COP 6,650
$1.56 COP 6,522
1.92%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.86 COP 3,584
$0.9 COP 3,746
-4.44%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.68 COP 2,818
$0.56 COP 2,341
21.43%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.31 COP 5,446
$1.05 COP 4,360
24.76%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.92 COP 12.2K
$2.56 COP 10.7K
14.06%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Soledad
Cali
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.14 COP 4,769
$1.22 COP 5,067
-6.56%
White Bread (500g)
$1.93 COP 8,040
$1.52 COP 6,331
26.97%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.32 COP 5,487
$1.26 COP 5,261
4.76%
Eggs
$2.12 COP 8,836
$2.47 COP 10.3K
-14.17%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.79 COP 28.3K
$4.32 COP 18K
57.18%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.98 COP 24.9K
$5.3 COP 22.1K
12.83%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.97 COP 33.2K
$7.7 COP 32.1K
3.51%
Apples (1kg)
$3.26 COP 13.6K
$2.48 COP 10.3K
31.45%
Banana (1kg)
$1.1 COP 4,602
$0.98 COP 4,101
12.24%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.44 COP 5,986
$1.14 COP 4,767
26.32%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.59 COP 6,619
$1.27 COP 5,292
25.20%
Potato (1kg)
$1.61 COP 6,719
$0.89 COP 3,699
80.90%
Onion (1kg)
$1.1 COP 4,599
$1.05 COP 4,371
4.76%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1 COP 4,190
$0.75 COP 3,107
33.33%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.63 COP 2,616
$0.65 COP 2,722
-3.08%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.29 COP 9,535
$2.92 COP 12.2K
-21.58%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.41 COP 39.2K
$10.91 COP 45.5K
-13.75%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.95 COP 3,951
$1.07 COP 4,466
-11.21%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.02 COP 4,242
$1.88 COP 7,856
-45.74%
🚌 Getting Around
Soledad
Cali
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.68 COP 2,835
$0.72 COP 2,987
-5.56%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$48.33 COP 201.5K
$20.38 COP 84.9K
137.14%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.97 COP 8,204
$1.56 COP 6,502
26.28%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.65 COP 6,893
$1.91 COP 7,969
-13.61%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.79 COP 20K
$9.87 COP 41.1K
-51.47%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.97 COP 4,053
$0.99 COP 4,121
-2.02%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$18.6K COP 77.5M
$22.2K COP 92.4M
-16.13%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$30.2K COP 125.7M
$29.5K COP 123M
2.18%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Soledad
Cali
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$139 COP 580.6K
$80.2 COP 334.3K
73.65%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$10.96 COP 45.7K
$8.59 COP 35.8K
27.59%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.71 COP 103K
$24.04 COP 100.2K
2.79%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Soledad
Cali
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$23.1 COP 96.3K
$19.75 COP 82.3K
16.96%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
-
$14.26 COP 59.4K
-
Cinema Ticket
$2.83 COP 11.8K
$4.96 COP 20.7K
-42.94%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Soledad
Cali
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$140 COP 585.3K
$224 COP 932.1K
-37.21%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,074 COP 25.3M
$6,064 COP 25.3M
0.16%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Soledad
Cali
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$47.79 COP 199.3K
$63.1 COP 263.1K
-24.29%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$38.77 COP 161.6K
$43.4 COP 180.9K
-10.67%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$123 COP 513.7K
$76.9 COP 320.5K
60.26%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$115 COP 478.3K
$88.9 COP 370.5K
29.11%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Soledad
Cali
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$287 COP 1.2M
$239 COP 997.9K
19.80%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$238 COP 990.8K
$189 COP 789K
25.58%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$520 COP 2.2M
$605 COP 2.5M
-14.09%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$433 COP 1.8M
$404 COP 1.7M
7.25%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,412 COP 5.9M
$1,074 COP 4.5M
31.51%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,012 COP 4.2M
$852 COP 3.6M
18.79%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Soledad
Cali
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$399 COP 1.7M
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
15
11.58
29.53%

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Last update for Soledad: October 28, 2025

Last update for Cali: October 28, 2025

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