- Cost of Living
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- Montería
- Allahabad
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Cost of living in Montería, Colombia compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in Montería (Colombia) is 29% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$7,500 (₨182) | ₨261 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$13,348 (₨323) | ₨296 | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,049 (₨195) | ₨113 | + 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,448 (₨59) | ₨44 | + 34% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$4,075 (₨99) | ₨118 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,123 (₨76) | ₨27 | + 180% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,706 (₨211) | ₨271 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$7,397 (₨179) | ₨102 | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,950 (₨120) | ₨20 | + 501% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,332 (₨56) | ₨92 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$24,850 (₨602) | ₨885 | - 32% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,683 (₨89) | ₨60 | + 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,250 (₨79) | ₨28 | + 184% | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in Montería (Colombia) is 30% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,412,500 (₨34,203) | ₨21,558 | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,000,000 (₨24,215) | ₨16,882 | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$250,000 (₨6,054) | ₨3,586 | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$913,826 (₨22,128) | ₨13,943 | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$800,000 (₨19,372) | ₨11,333 | + 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$200,000 (₨4,843) | ₨2,000 | + 142% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$60,000 (₨1,453) | ₨1,415 | + 3% | |
40” flat screen TV | COL$900,000 (₨21,793) | ₨32,610 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$174,528 (₨4,226) | ₨10,757 | - 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨277 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨888 | - | |
Clothes | + 61% | |||
Clothes in Montería (Colombia) is 61% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$230,625 (₨5,585) | ₨1,805 | + 209% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$120,000 (₨2,906) | ₨1,948 | + 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$200,000 (₨4,843) | ₨2,695 | + 80% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,495 | - | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Montería (Colombia) is 15% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨989,189 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,627 (₨64) | ₨54 | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$83,200 (₨2,015) | ₨3,050 | - 34% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 75% | |||
Personal Care in Montería (Colombia) is 75% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$40,000 (₨969) | ₨500 | + 94% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$60,000 (₨1,453) | ₨80 | + 1716% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$70,000 (₨1,695) | ₨500 | + 239% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨200 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨438 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨164 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨100 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,500 (₨109) | ₨47 | + 130% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$15,000 (₨363) | ₨134 | + 172% | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in Montería (Colombia) is 18% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$90,000 (₨2,179) | ₨826 | + 164% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,000 (₨605) | ₨381 | + 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨682 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$180,000 (₨4,359) | ₨3,993 | + 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨100 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨100 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,000 (₨121) | ₨120 | + 1% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
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Cost of living in Montería (Colombia) is 15% more expensive than in Allahabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨69,222
(COL$2,858,669)
in Montería
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨60,000
in Allahabad.
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