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Cost of Living in San Calixto

San Calixto, Norte de Santander, Colombia · Population 9,961

▼ -16% vs Colombia average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)$1,395,154 ($332)
Couple, monthly$2,482,409 ($591)
Family of four, monthly$3,216,422 ($766)

Estimated Prices in San Calixto

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$14,742 ($3.51)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$58,968 ($14.04)per meal
Cappuccino$4,423 ($1.05)each
Monthly groceries (single person)$334,152 ($79.56)per month
Monthly public transport pass$54,054 ($12.87)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$142,506 ($33.93)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$41,278 ($9.83)per month
Fitness club membership$41,278 ($9.83)per month
Cinema ticket$10,811 ($2.57)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$592,759 ($141)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$412,354 ($98.18)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$1,237,063 ($295)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in San Calixto is $1,890,000 ($450) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of $1,395,154 ($332) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly $1,813,700 ($432) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre ($412,354 ($98)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

Compare San Calixto

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Nearby Cities

Teorama

9 km away · Norte de Santander

Hacarí

11 km away · Norte de Santander

Convención

16 km away · Norte de Santander

González

19 km away · Cesar

El Tarra

23 km away · Norte de Santander

Río de Oro

23 km away · Cesar

Ocaña

24 km away · Norte de Santander

El Carmen

29 km away · Norte de Santander

Other Major Cities in Colombia

Bogotá

Bogotá · pop. 10,085,000

$2,072,575 ($493) / mo

Cali

Valle del Cauca · pop. 2,916,790

$1,798,993 ($428) / mo

Medellín

Antioquia · pop. 2,529,403

$1,798,993 ($428) / mo

Barranquilla

Atlántico · pop. 1,326,588

$1,798,993 ($428) / mo

Cartagena

Bolívar · pop. 914,552

$1,663,461 ($396) / mo

Bucaramanga

Santander · pop. 893,040

$1,663,461 ($396) / mo

Cúcuta

Norte de Santander · pop. 806,378

$1,663,461 ($396) / mo

Villavicencio

Meta · pop. 664,148

$1,663,461 ($396) / mo

Living in San Calixto

San Calixto is one of the key cities in Colombia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is $1,395,154 ($332), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around $412,354 ($98) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to $3,216,422 ($766) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately $2,482,409 ($591) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in San Calixto is $1,890,000 ($450). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least $1,813,700 ($432) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is San Calixto expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated $1,395,154 ($332) per month in San Calixto including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Colombia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in San Calixto?
A net salary of around $1,813,700 ($432) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in San Calixto with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in San Calixto is $1,890,000 ($450).
How much is rent in San Calixto?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated $592,759 ($141) per month in the city centre and $412,354 ($98) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $1,237,063 ($295).
Is San Calixto cheaper than Colombia on average?
Yes — San Calixto is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Colombia average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in San Calixto?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at $334,152 ($80) in San Calixto. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about $14,742 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around $4,423 ($1).
How do transport costs in San Calixto compare?
A monthly public transport pass in San Calixto is estimated at $54,054 ($13). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for San Calixto are estimates based on Colombia national averages adjusted for city size (population 9,961). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.