- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- India
- Cartagena
- Agartala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cartagena, Colombia compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in Cartagena (Colombia) is 12% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$11,811 (₨283) | ₨213 | + 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$12,612 (₨303) | ₨250 | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,803 (₨163) | ₨155 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,452 (₨59) | ₨68 | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$3,917 (₨94) | ₨67 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,306 (₨55) | ₨45 | + 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,316 (₨176) | ₨197 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,691 (₨161) | ₨103 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,728 (₨41) | ₨20 | + 107% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$1,996 (₨48) | ₨115 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$29,670 (₨712) | ₨473 | + 50% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,278 (₨79) | ₨110 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,097 (₨50) | ₨33 | + 51% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Cartagena (Colombia) is 11% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,778,680 (₨66,677) | ₨9,193 | + 625% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,401,120 (₨33,621) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$237,889 (₨5,708) | ₨2,000 | + 185% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,837,110 (₨44,083) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$660,382 (₨15,846) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$283,117 (₨6,794) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$58,477 (₨1,403) | ₨3,923 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen TV | COL$1,098,810 (₨26,367) | ₨35,000 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$184,831 (₨4,435) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$11,662 (₨280) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$17,243 (₨414) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 65% | |||
Clothes in Cartagena (Colombia) is 65% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$175,704 (₨4,216) | ₨2,941 | + 43% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$117,333 (₨2,816) | ₨1,600 | + 76% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$195,111 (₨4,682) | ₨3,502 | + 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$149,742 (₨3,593) | ₨1,500 | + 140% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Cartagena (Colombia) is 40% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$46,295,500 (₨1,110,904) | ₨600,000 | + 85% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,376 (₨57) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$84,541 (₨2,029) | ₨6,000 | - 66% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$33,250 (₨798) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 59% | |||
Personal Care in Cartagena (Colombia) is 59% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,253 (₨294) | ₨100 | + 194% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$10,425 (₨250) | ₨150 | + 67% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$52,676 (₨1,264) | ₨300 | + 321% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$12,757 (₨306) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,383 (₨201) | ₨150 | + 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$9,682 (₨232) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,376 (₨153) | ₨120 | + 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$2,635 (₨63) | ₨50 | + 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$14,107 (₨339) | ₨100 | + 239% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Cartagena (Colombia) is 19% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$43,886 (₨1,053) | ₨1,000 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$19,090 (₨458) | ₨392 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$88,077 (₨2,113) | ₨500 | + 323% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$89,862 (₨2,156) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$14,605 (₨350) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,822 (₨116) | ₨89 | + 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,250 (₨102) | ₨78 | + 30% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,595,350 (₨38,282) | ₨40,000 | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$205 (₨4.91) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$107,442 (₨2,578) | ₨608 | + 324% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,428 (₨106) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Cartagena (Colombia) is 5% cheaper than in Agartala (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨29,000
in Agartala
you would need to make just about ₨27,625
(COL$1,151,220)
in Cartagena.
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