- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- India
- Medellín
- Bangalore
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Medellín (Colombia) and Bangalore (India)
| Food | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 59% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | COL$9,500 (₨284) | ₨261 | 9% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$12,417 (₨371) | ₨162 | 129% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | COL$7,625 (₨228) | ₨99 | 131% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$1,939 (₨58) | ₨32 | 80% |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$3,723 (₨111) | ₨48 | 130% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,171 (₨65) | ₨23 | 180% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$3,575 (₨107) | ₨135 | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,113 (₨123) | ₨133 | 8% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,757 (₨82) | ₨44 | 89% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | COL$2,373 (₨71) | ₨80 | 11% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$31,833 (₨951) | ₨752 | 26% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,854 (₨115) | ₨60 | 93% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,189 (₨65) | ₨27 | 145% |
| Housing | 108% | ||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 108% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | COL$1,430,000 (₨42,724) | ₨18,913 | 126% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$260,556 (₨7,785) | ₨1,638 | 375% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | COL$71,000 (₨2,121) | ₨1,310 | 62% |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,362,500 (₨40,707) | ₨50,364 | 19% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | COL$175,571 (₨5,245) | ₨8,028 | 35% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$9,704 (₨290) | ₨311 | 7% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$6,138 (₨183) | ₨120 | 52% |
| Clothes | 148% | ||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 148% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | COL$216,667 (₨6,473) | ₨2,061 | 214% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | COL$168,571 (₨5,036) | ₨2,068 | 144% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | COL$202,000 (₨6,035) | ₨3,204 | 88% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | COL$163,750 (₨4,892) | ₨1,985 | 146% |
| Transportation | 58% | ||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 58% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$38,571,400 (₨1,152,385) | ₨883,333 | 30% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,044 (₨121) | ₨76 | 58% |
| monthly ticket public transport | COL$63,857 (₨1,908) | ₨1,021 | 87% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | COL$30,114 (₨900) | ₨189 | 375% |
| Personal Care | 77% | ||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 77% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | COL$10,143 (₨303) | ₨138 | 120% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$15,289 (₨457) | ₨253 | 80% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$6,900 (₨206) | ₨147 | 40% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,286 (₨337) | ₨164 | 105% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,188 (₨185) | ₨116 | 59% |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,875 (₨116) | ₨57 | 105% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$14,000 (₨418) | ₨177 | 137% |
| Entertainment | 32% | ||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 32% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$33,333 (₨996) | ₨875 | 14% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$18,571 (₨555) | ₨479 | 16% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$80,000 (₨2,390) | ₨733 | 226% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | COL$80,000 (₨2,390) | ₨2,028 | 18% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$11,182 (₨334) | ₨318 | 5% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,250 (₨127) | ₨92 | 39% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | COL$3,393 (₨101) | ₨131 | 23% |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$376,571 (₨11,251) | ₨10,750 | 5% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$275 (₨8.22) | ₨1 | 722% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | COL$103,500 (₨3,092) | ₨1,692 | 83% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | COL$3,729 (₨111) | ₨123 | 9% |
| TOTAL | 71% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,877 prices entered by 619 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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Cost of living in Medellín (Colombia) is 71% more expensive than in Bangalore (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨133,716
(COL$4,475,598)
in Medellín
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨78,125
in Bangalore.