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Cali vs Bucaramanga

Colombia vs Colombia · 556 km apart

Cali

Colombia

$1,798,993 ($428)

single / month

VS

Bucaramanga

Colombia

$1,663,461 ($396)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseCaliBucaramangaCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$4.45$4.13Bucaramanga
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$17.78$16.54Bucaramanga
Cappuccino$1.33$1.24Bucaramanga
Monthly groceries (single person)$101$93.70Bucaramanga
Monthly public transport pass$16.30$15.16Bucaramanga
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$42.98$39.96Bucaramanga
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$12.45$11.58Bucaramanga
Fitness club membership$12.45$11.58Bucaramanga
Cinema ticket$3.26$3.03Bucaramanga
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$190$173Bucaramanga
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$132$120Bucaramanga
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$396$361Bucaramanga
Total single-person budget$428$396Bucaramanga
Average net salary$570$530

Verdict

Bucaramanga is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Cali runs about $428 versus $396 in Bucaramanga — a difference of roughly 8%.

Salary-adjusted, Cali leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Cali  ·  Full cost of living in Bucaramanga

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cali cheaper than Bucaramanga?
No. Cali costs an estimated $428 per month for a single person, about 8% more than Bucaramanga at $396.
How far is Cali from Bucaramanga?
The straight-line distance between Cali and Bucaramanga is approximately 556 km (346 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Cali or Bucaramanga?
The estimated average net salary is $570 in Cali and $530 in Bucaramanga. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $142 in Cali versus $134 in Bucaramanga per month.