Cali, Colombia
👥 2.4M
Purchasing Power vs. US
Your dollar goes 309% further
Price Comparison
beer
$1.5081% cheaper
big mac
$5.963% more
budget hotel
$10.00
cinema
$4.0076% cheaper
coca cola
$0.7067% cheaper
gasoline liter
$0.8033% cheaper
iphone
$1099.0010% more
jeans
$35.0032% cheaper
luxury hotel
$150.00
monthly pass
$30.0070% cheaper
nike shoes
$65.0029% cheaper
rent 1br
$450.0085% cheaper
About Cali
Cali offers an energetic, affordable lifestyle with year-round warm weather and a vibrant salsa culture that attracts digital nomads seeking low cost of living and authentic Colombian experience. The city has improving infrastructure with decent coworking spaces and growing expat communities, though visitors should be aware of safety concerns in certain neighborhoods and uneven internet reliability in some areas. Practical logistics like visa flexibility and access to fresh tropical produce make it appealing, but require careful neighborhood selection and local awareness.
Tropical climate: warm year-round (75-90°F), high humidity, rainy season Apr-May & Oct-NovInternet: 4G networks adequate in upscale areas, inconsistent in outlying neighborhoodsExpat community: growing but smaller than Medellín; active coworking scene in San Antonio & Cristo ReyWalkability: mixed; San Antonio & Chipichape are pleasant, but overall requires caution at nightFood scene: excellent street food & traditional Colombian cuisine, affordable dining across price pointsNightlife: legendary salsa clubs and bars; active nightlife but requires neighborhood awarenessCoworking: several options (Selina, local spaces) with reasonable pricingSafety: improving but mixed; exercise caution in certain areas; San Antonio considered safest for expats