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Cost of living in Maicao, Colombia vs Aizawl, India
Currency:
Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Maicao (Colombia) is 42% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$6,500 (₨149) | ₨150 | - 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$10,000 (₨229) | ₨300 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$3,750 (₨86) | ₨225 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$1,900 (₨43) | ₨99 | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$3,333 (₨76) | ₨79 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,166 (₨72) | ₨30 | + 141% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$3,500 (₨80) | ₨300 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$2,267 (₨52) | ₨162 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,100 (₨25) | ₨80 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,333 (₨53) | ₨100 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$25,500 (₨583) | ₨850 | - 31% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ₨80 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$968 (₨22) | ₨100 | - 78% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Maicao (Colombia) is 1% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨20,330 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨7,000 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨5,041 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨25,000 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨10,000 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$311,904 (₨7,132) | ₨8,000 | - 11% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | ₨100,000 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨25,000 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨300 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Maicao (Colombia) is 8% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$194,286 (₨4,443) | ₨2,500 | + 78% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$130,000 (₨2,973) | ₨4,000 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$200,000 (₨4,573) | ₨4,000 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$204,444 (₨4,675) | ₨3,000 | + 56% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Maicao (Colombia) is 9% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$40,000,000 (₨914,654) | ₨570,000 | + 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨66 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨500 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$68,737 (₨1,572) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Maicao (Colombia) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨80 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨50 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨100 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨100 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨300 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨100 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Maicao (Colombia) is 20% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$8,000 (₨183) | ₨400 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,000 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$40,000 (₨915) | ₨5,000 | - 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨800 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨80 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨100 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨30,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$160 (₨3.66) | ₨1.50 | + 144% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨200 | - | |
TOTAL | - 10% |

These prices were last updated on February 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maicao (Colombia) is 10% cheaper than in Aizawl (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨65,000
in Aizawl
you would need to make just about ₨58,364
(COL$2,552,411)
in Maicao.
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