Cost of living in Cali
How much it costs to live per month in Cali by stratum: we combine the typical rent per m² with household spending modeled from DANE.
| Stratum | Housing | Other expenses | Monthly total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $760.000 | $1,1 M | $1,9 M / month |
| 2 | $912.000 | $1,5 M | $2,4 M / month |
| 3 | $1,1 M | $1,9 M | $3,0 M / month |
| 4 | $1,4 M | $2,6 M | $4,0 M / month |
| 5 | $1,9 M | $3,6 M | $5,5 M / month |
| 6 | $2,5 M | $7,6 M | $10,1 M / month |
Housing = typical rent per m² × the stratum's dwelling size. Other expenses = DANE ENPH + CPI with a modeled stratum gradient.
Observed baseline for Cali.
Model co-cost-of-living-v0.2.0, data generated on 2026-06-25.
Indicative figures for a 1-person household; real cost varies by habits and household size.
Estimate from public data (DANE ENPH, CPI, poverty line). Model in calibration — not an official cost or appraisal.
Sources: DANE ENPH 2016-2017 · IPC · línea de pobreza 2024