CaliColombia · South America

Colombia · South America · Population 2,392,877 · America/Bogota

Cali in Colombia (South America) offers an estimated monthly cost of ~$1224 incl. rent, an average annual temperature of 21.6°C for digital nomads and remote workers. This page compiles cost of living, safety, climate, internet speed, air quality and visa overview with per-item data sources and dates.

Monthly cost

$1224incl. rent · est. range

$1040 – $1469

Source: public statistical estimate (NYC=100 basis) linear fit + page snapshot, updated 2026-10-07

Safety index

Data pending (see country-level)

Source: no city-level safety estimate

Climate (10-yr avg)

21.6°C avg/yr

3084mm · 3321h sunshine/yr

Source: Open-Meteo Historical（CC BY 4.0）2015–2024

Fixed broadband

90Mbps median down

Source: public statistical estimate (fixed broadband) (country-level)

Air quality

7.3µg/m³ PM2.5 · Good

Source: Open-Meteo CAMS · WHO 2021 band (2022-08 ~ 2024-12)

Visa overview

Official digital-nomad visa (Type V, V-NOMADA, since 2022)

Source: Colombia snapshot (2026-10-03) · Disclaimer: visa policies change — always verify with official channels

FAQ

What is the cost of living in Cali?

Cali has an estimated monthly cost of ~$1224 including rent (range $1040–$1469), based on open-data statistical estimates and page snapshots.

Is Cali safe?

City-level safety index is pending; country-level reference for Colombia is 38.7/100 (Global Peace Index rank #147). Always check the latest official travel advisories.

How can Chinese passport holders enter Colombia?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are visaRequired to Colombia. Verify with official immigration channels before travel.

How fast is the internet in Cali?

Median fixed broadband download is about 90 Mbps (public statistical estimate) at country level.

About Colombia

Colombia: GDP per capita ~$8,562 (World Bank), HDI 0.758, Global Peace Index rank #147 (IEP 2024). Open Colombia country page →

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