Cost of Living in Cali
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Cali, Colombia.
Overall, the cost of living in Cali is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 16 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)20
Groceries index18
Dining out index16
Transport index13
Utilities index15
Median annual salary$8,746
Minimum wage$1.57/hr
Est. monthly childcare$276
Est. monthly healthcare premium$46
YoY inflation5.0%
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