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Medical Treatments in Cali

Cali is the medical hub for international tourists for the following medical treatments

Cardiology

Orthopaedics

Oncology

Neurology

Gastroenterology

Ophthalmologists

Psychiatry

Dermatology

Nephrology

Otorhinolaryngology

Neonatology

Pediatrics

Stomatology

Podiatry

Urology

Hepatology

Microbiology

Proctology

Rheumatology

Otolaryngology

Pulmonology

Venereology

Gynaecology

Perinatology

Anaesthesiology

Cost Guide

Cost of Living in Cali

Real-world costs to help you plan your medical trip — from hospital stays to daily meals

82%

Cheaper than USA
on average

95%

Healthcare
savings vs USA

COL$500,000

Hospital Room
per day

COL$80,000

Budget Hotel
per night

Show US comparison

Food & Dining Costs (COL$)

Business Lunch

COL$30,000 ↓60%

US COL$75,600

Budget Meal

COL$15,000 ↓70%

US COL$50,400

Cheap Restaurant

COL$18,000 ↓71%

US COL$63,000

Water Bottle (1.5L)

COL$3,000 ↓64%

US COL$8,400

Coffee (Café)

COL$6,000 ↓71%

US COL$21,000

Groceries (Weekly)

COL$180,000 ↓64%

US COL$504,000

Item	COL$	vs US
Business Lunch	30,000	60% less
Budget Meal	15,000	70% less
Cheap Restaurant	18,000	71% less
Water Bottle (1.5L)	3,000	64% less
Coffee (Café)	6,000	71% less
Groceries (Weekly)	180,000	64% less

Food & Nutrition

Most hospitals in Cali include meals in their room charges. For companions, local restaurants offer nutritious meals at very affordable prices. Grocery delivery apps are widely available for longer stays.

Accommodation Costs (COL$)

Budget Hotel / Night

COL$80,000 ↓79%

US COL$378,000

Mid-Range Hotel / Night

COL$250,000 ↓67%

US COL$756,000

Luxury Hotel / Night

COL$700,000 ↓58%

US COL$1,680,000

Airbnb / Month

COL$2,000,000 ↓81%

US COL$10,500,000

Apartment (City Centre)

COL$2,800,000 ↓70%

US COL$9,240,000

Apartment (Outside Centre)

COL$1,400,000 ↓79%

US COL$6,720,000

Item	COL$	vs US
Budget Hotel / Night	80,000	79% less
Mid-Range Hotel / Night	250,000	67% less
Luxury Hotel / Night	700,000	58% less
Airbnb / Month	2,000,000	81% less
Apartment (City Centre)	2,800,000	70% less
Apartment (Outside Centre)	1,400,000	79% less

Stay Smart

For recovery stays of 2+ weeks, an Airbnb or serviced apartment near your hospital can be significantly cheaper than a hotel. Many hospitals also have tie-ups with nearby hotels offering discounted patient rates.

Healthcare Costs (COL$)

Doctor Consultation

COL$80,000 ↓90%

US COL$840,000

Hospital Room / Day

COL$500,000 ↓97%

US COL$14,700,000

Basic Medicine

COL$20,000 ↓68%

US COL$63,000

Travel Health Insurance / Day

COL$15,000 ↓86%

US COL$105,000

Nursing Care / Day

COL$200,000 ↓86%

US COL$1,470,000

Physiotherapy Session

COL$80,000 ↓87%

US COL$630,000

Dental Checkup

COL$60,000 ↓93%

US COL$840,000

Item	COL$	vs US
Doctor Consultation	80,000	90% less
Hospital Room / Day	500,000	97% less
Basic Medicine	20,000	68% less
Travel Health Insurance / Day	15,000	86% less
Nursing Care / Day	200,000	86% less
Physiotherapy Session	80,000	87% less
Dental Checkup	60,000	93% less

Medical Tourist Tip

Healthcare in Cali costs up to 95% less than the US. A hospital room is just COL$500,000/day compared to $3,500+ in the US. Many hospitals offer all-inclusive packages that cover room, nursing, and meals.

Transport Costs (COL$)

Local Transport (Monthly)

COL$130,000 ↓56%

US COL$294,000

Airport Taxi

COL$60,000 ↓74%

US COL$231,000

Taxi per km

COL$3,500 ↓58%

US COL$8,400

Fuel / Litre

COL$12,000

US COL$4,200

Local SIM + Data

COL$30,000 ↓82%

US COL$168,000

Item	COL$	vs US
Local Transport (Monthly)	130,000	56% less
Airport Taxi	60,000	74% less
Taxi per km	3,500	58% less
Fuel / Litre	12,000	186% more
Local SIM + Data	30,000	82% less

Getting Around

Ride-hailing apps (Uber, local alternatives) are widely available and affordable. Many hospitals offer airport pickup services. Buy a local SIM card with data on arrival for navigation and communication.

Daily Life Costs (COL$)

Internet / Month

COL$80,000 ↓71%

US COL$273,000

Laundry / Load

COL$10,000 ↓40%

US COL$16,800

Mobile Prepaid / Month

COL$35,000 ↓83%

US COL$210,000

Clothes (Avg.)

COL$120,000 ↓29%

US COL$168,000

Haircut

COL$20,000 ↓81%

US COL$105,000

Movie Ticket

COL$15,000 ↓76%

US COL$63,000

Gym / Month

COL$120,000 ↓48%

US COL$231,000

Beer

COL$7,000 ↓76%

US COL$29,400

Item	COL$	vs US
Internet / Month	80,000	71% less
Laundry / Load	10,000	40% less
Mobile Prepaid / Month	35,000	83% less
Clothes (Avg.)	120,000	29% less
Haircut	20,000	81% less
Movie Ticket	15,000	76% less
Gym / Month	120,000	48% less
Beer	7,000	76% less

Daily Essentials

Day-to-day expenses in Cali are very manageable. Wi-Fi is available at most hotels and hospitals. Laundry services, pharmacies, and convenience stores are easy to find near major medical centres.

Spending Breakdown

* Costs are approximate averages based on 2024–2025 data. Actual prices may vary by season and location.

Cali is one of the leading medical tourism destinations in Colombia. The city offers world-class healthcare facilities with internationally trained doctors, cutting-edge technology, and significantly lower treatment costs compared to Western countries.

Why Choose Cali for Medical Treatment?

Cali is known as one of the cosmetic surgery capitals of Latin America. The city has specialised clinics for body contouring procedures and is significantly more affordable than Bogotá or Medellín.

Medical Tourism in Cali

Patients from around the world travel to Cali for a wide range of medical treatments including cardiac surgery, orthopaedic procedures, oncology, cosmetic surgery, dental care, fertility treatments, and eye care. The city's hospitals are known for their JCI/NABH accreditation, multilingual staff, and dedicated international patient departments.

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