Cali is the cheapest of Colombia's 8 priced cities — $708 a month in essentials, 40% below Medellin at $1,178. The average net salary of $571 covers that 0.8×. 87.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 7 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Oct averages 22°C, May 23°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $290 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $461 |
| Groceries | $124 |
| Dining out | $130 |
| Utilities | $134 |
| Local transport | $30 |
| Essentials / mo | $708 |
| Avg net salary | $571 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $497 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,548 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Cali, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $4.96 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $37.22 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $8.65 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.02 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.74 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.72 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.31 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.75 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.63 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.84 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.51 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.01 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $6.09 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $6.44 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.28 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.28 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.54 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.24 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.33 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.01 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.99 |
| Monthly transit pass | $29.78 |
| Taxi start | $1.94 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.48 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.29 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $103.62 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $30.64 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $11.22 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $27.14 |
| Cinema, one seat | $5.58 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Cali has 87.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the lowest of the 8 Colombia cities we track. Colombia's national figure is 100.5, so Cali runs 13 below the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22.6°C | 25.8°C | 84% | 77% | 210 mm |
| Feb | 22.8°C | 26.2°C | 84% | 82% | 274 mm |
| Mar | 22.8°C | 26.2°C | 84% | 87% | 343 mm |
| Apr | 23°C | 26.4°C | 84% | 91% | 268 mm |
| May | 23.1°C | 26.5°C | 83% | 93% | 206 mm |
| Jun | 23°C | 26.1°C | 82% | 91% | 133 mm |
| Jul | 23.1°C | 26.1°C | 81% | 89% | 123 mm |
| Aug | 23°C | 26°C | 81% | 87% | 136 mm |
| Sep | 22.8°C | 25.8°C | 83% | 88% | 140 mm |
| Oct | 22.5°C | 25.6°C | 84% | 92% | 360 mm |
| Nov | 22.5°C | 25.8°C | 84% | 90% | 367 mm |
| Dec | 22.6°C | 25.9°C | 85% | 83% | 314 mm |
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