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 | $1,2 M | $2,0 M / month |
| 2 | $912.000 | $1,7 M | $2,6 M / month |
| 3 | $1,1 M | $2,2 M | $3,3 M / month |
| 4 | $1,4 M | $3,0 M | $4,4 M / month |
| 5 | $1,9 M | $4,0 M | $5,9 M / month |
| 6 | $2,5 M | $8,7 M | $11,1 M / month |
Housing = typical rent per m² × the stratum's dwelling size (measured). Other expenses = modeled by stratum (DANE ENPH + CPI), floored at the official poverty line.
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