How much does it cost to travel to Cali? (2026)
Budget, mid-range and luxury daily estimates for Cali, in USD and COP.
Daily and weekly costs
| Tier | Per day (USD) | Per day (COP) | 7 days (USD) | 7 days (COP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BudgetHostel bed, cheap meals, public transport | $35 | COP 140,000 | $245 | COP 990,000 |
| Mid-rangeThree-star hotel, restaurants, some taxis | $85 | COP 340,000 | $595 | COP 2,400,000 |
| LuxuryFour- or five-star hotel, dining out | $185 | COP 750,000 | $1,295 | COP 5,200,000 |
Every amount in this table is an estimateestimate, derived from the World Bank price level for Colombia rather than quoted by any seller.
How this is calculated
A US baseline of 90, 210 and 450 USD a day for the three tiers is multiplied by the price level of Colombia (0.3781564117330556, World Bank 2025) and by a city-size factor of 1.1, then rounded to the nearest 5 dollars. Local amounts use the World Bank exchange rate of 4053.13583333333 COP to the dollar, rounded to two significant digits.
These are modeled estimates, not quoted prices. Read the full formula on the methodology page.
Sample prices in Cali
Typical prices, every one an estimateestimate rather than a quoted price.
Hostel dorm bed
estimate for a shared room in budget accommodation
$12
Mid-range hotel room
estimate for a private double room with basic amenities
$45
Cheap local meal (menu del dia)
estimate for a set lunch at a casual local spot
$5
Restaurant dinner for one
estimate for a mid-range sit-down meal with a drink
$18
Local bus or short taxi ride
estimate for a single trip within the city
$2
Coffee at a cafe
estimate for a standard cup at a casual cafe
$2
Museum or attraction entry
estimate for a single admission ticket
$6
Prepaid SIM card with data
estimate for a basic tourist data package
$10
Where the money goes
Across the three tiers, the money goes toward different levels of comfort rather than different activities. The $35 budget day generally covers a hostel bed, cheap set meals, and local transportation, the $85 mid-range day adds a private hotel room and restaurant dining, and the $185 luxury day allows for higher-end lodging, full-service meals, and more private transportation. Over a week these become $245, $595, and $1,295, giving a rough sense of how spending scales up with comfort level.
The cheapest and quietest stretch of the year runs from February through April, the off-season, when travelers can expect to get more for the same daily budget since demand is lower. All figures here, including the daily tiers and the individual item estimates, are best estimates rather than fixed prices, and actual costs will vary by neighborhood, season, and personal spending habits.
Cheapest months by climate demand: Feb, Mar and Apr.
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- World Bank price level and exchange rate — CC BY 4.0, data year 2025
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.