Cali, Colombia

Cost of Living in Cali, Colombia

Quick answer: As of 2026, living in Cali costs approximately $780 per month for one person, with city-centre one-bedroom rent averaging $415. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighborhood, and exchange rates.

Cali is a city in Colombia, where a single person can expect to spend about $780 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $415 per month, or $253 outside the centre. Internet is fast at around 207 Mbps median download speed, and Colombia offers a digital nomad visa. On safety, Cali scores 28/100 — below average on safety for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 86°F and winter highs around 84°F, with roughly 300 sunny days a year.

Digital nomad visaFamily friendly
Monthly Cost$780≈ $26/day
1BR Rent (Centre)$415
Internet207 Mbps
Safety28/100
Avg Temp85°F

Cali Cost of Living Breakdown

🍽️ Dining

Inexpensive Restaurant$4.22
Mid-Range Restaurant (2 People)$31.96
McDonald's Combo Meal$7.87
Cappuccino$1.63
Domestic Beer (Restaurant)$1.53
Bottled Water (Restaurant)$0.65

🛒 Groceries

Milk (1 Liter)$1.43
Bread (1 lb Loaf)$1.47
Eggs (12)$2.57
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)$2.59
Apples (1 lb)$1.33
Bananas (1 lb)$0.50
Tomatoes (1 lb)$0.64
Potatoes (1 lb)$0.49
Water (1.5L Bottle)$0.95
Wine (Mid-Range Bottle)$11.32
Cigarettes (Marlboro)$3.25

🚌 Transportation

One-Way Ticket$0.87
Monthly Transit Pass$26.11
Taxi Start$1.77
Taxi (1 Mile)$3.50
Gasoline (1 Liter)$1.13
VW Golf (New)$24,480.60

⚡ Utilities & Tech

Basic Utilities (Monthly)$90.86
Mobile Phone Plan$8.60
Broadband Internet$27.40

🎬 Lifestyle

Gym Membership (Monthly)$23.80
Cinema Ticket$4.90
Preschool (Monthly)$253.87
Intl. Primary School (Annual)$6,709.50

👔 Clothing

Jeans (Levi's 501)$65.26
Nike Running Shoes$100.15

🏠 Housing

Rent 1BR (City Centre)$414.81
Rent 1BR (Outside Centre)$252.97
Rent 3BR (City Centre)$1,318.84
Rent 3BR (Outside Centre)$452.21
Buy Price/sqft (Centre)$102.99
Buy Price/sqft (Outside)$82.70

📊 Summary

Avg Monthly Net Salary$500.94
Mortgage Interest Rate11.58%

Cost data sourced from Numbeo.

Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Cali

Internet207 Mbps
Safety28/100
Healthcare62/100
Public Transit42/100
Walkability48/100
Nightlife90/100
Food Scene72/100
Fine Dining0/100
Coffee Culture55/100
Air Quality72/100
Green Spaces55/100
Culture82/100
Beaches10/100
Hiking45/100
Surfing10/100
Coworking Spaces28
US Visa-Free90 days

Cali FAQ

How much does it cost to live in Cali?

A single person should budget around $780 per month in Cali, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs.

How much is rent in Cali?

A one-bedroom apartment in central Cali averages $415 per month, dropping to about $253 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $1,319.

Is Cali safe?

Cali scores 28/100 on safety, which is below average on safety. Tourist safety is rated 38/100.

How fast is the internet in Cali?

Median download speeds in Cali are around 207 Mbps — fast for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 28 coworking spaces in the city.

Does Colombia offer a digital nomad visa?

Yes — Colombia offers a digital nomad visa. US passport holders can typically stay 90 days visa-free before applying.

What is the weather like in Cali?

Cali sees summer highs around 86°F and winter highs near 84°F, with about 300 sunny days and 115 rainy days per year.

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