Cali

Cali

Colombia Latin America
$1,184/mo166 MbpsLow 2.0m

January is one of the best months in Cali.

Twelve cells, January to December, each rated against the city's own year.

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Nomad Cost

$1,184/mo

Internet

166 Mbps

Safety

Low

Air Quality

5/5

Healthcare

Moderate

Population

2.0m

Flights to Cali

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Best months: Jan, Sep, Feb. The search opens on Kiwi.com and starts from your location.

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Cost of Living

Nomad$1,184/mo
Expat$582/mo
Local$321/mo
Family$1,124/mo
Local Salary vs. Nomad Cost
Local salary$325.19/mo
Nomad cost$1,184/mo
Cost ratio3.6×

A local earns $325.19/mo but a nomad lifestyle costs $1,184 — that's 3.6× the local wage.

Internet & Infrastructure

City Speed
166 Mbps
Country Speed
166 Mbps#34
Plug Type
AB
Voltage110V
Frequency60 Hz

Bring a North American adapter. 110V — check your devices support 110V before plugging in.

eSIM for Colombia, online when you land

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Broadband here averages 166 Mbps, but you need data before you reach it. Install the eSIM at home and it connects when the plane lands.

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Environment & Health

Air Quality Now0 AQI
Air Quality Score5/5
Humidity84
PollutionModerate
ClimateHigh

Quality of Life

SafetyLow
HealthcareModerate

Can I afford this?

Surplus$316
$1500/mo budget vs $1184/mo city cost
Comfortable$1,184/mo for Nomad lifestyle
Monthly income: $1,500

Price Breakdown

Meal, inexpensive restaurant$2.2
Meal for 2, mid-range (3-course)$16.78
McMeal or equivalent combo$5.24
Cappuccino (regular)$0.89
Domestic beer (0.5L draught)$0.84
Imported beer (0.33L bottle)$1.47
Coke/Pepsi (0.33L)$0.55
Water (0.33L)$0.53

Monthly Weather

Best months: Jan, Sep, Feb·Avoid: May, Jun, Dec

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Fly to Cali in January

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January is one of the best months here. Feels like 32° by day. Weather score 250.

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