- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- India
- Bucaramanga
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucaramanga, Colombia compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 10% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$8,847 (₨206) | ₨349 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,693 (₨366) | ₨315 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,929 (₨161) | ₨94 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,592 (₨60) | ₨41 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,015 (₨117) | ₨52 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,258 (₨76) | ₨41 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$10,907 (₨254) | ₨228 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,140 (₨96) | ₨87 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,217 (₨52) | ₨35 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,369 (₨55) | ₨119 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,746 (₨763) | ₨809 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,745 (₨87) | ₨65 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,889 (₨44) | ₨25 | + 79% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 1% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,493,320 (₨34,792) | ₨33,553 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$868,664 (₨20,239) | ₨7,500 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$218,450 (₨5,090) | ₨4,669 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,030,620 (₨24,012) | ₨21,203 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$891,181 (₨20,763) | ₨25,000 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$210,268 (₨4,899) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$54,978 (₨1,281) | ₨1,269 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,273,450 (₨29,669) | ₨41,000 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$204,425 (₨4,763) | ₨8,000 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,847 (₨323) | ₨200 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,107 (₨212) | ₨500 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 44% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$159,337 (₨3,712) | ₨2,480 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$196,100 (₨4,569) | ₨2,891 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$249,446 (₨5,812) | ₨5,358 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$177,778 (₨4,142) | ₨4,949 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 25% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$44,941,800 (₨1,047,075) | ₨605,082 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,436 (₨57) | ₨91 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$116,529 (₨2,715) | ₨1,790 | + 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,116 (₨608) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 1% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,584 (₨293) | ₨545 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$14,347 (₨334) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$58,104 (₨1,354) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$13,269 (₨309) | ₨248 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$9,948 (₨232) | ₨206 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,048 (₨257) | ₨200 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,762 (₨134) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,141 (₨96) | ₨73 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$11,693 (₨272) | ₨154 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 5% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$42,777 (₨997) | ₨1,355 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$16,559 (₨386) | ₨471 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$113,526 (₨2,645) | ₨656 | + 303% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$79,980 (₨1,863) | ₨2,179 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$11,556 (₨269) | ₨328 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,344 (₨125) | ₨205 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,681 (₨86) | ₨153 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,839,620 (₨42,860) | ₨35,850 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$267 (₨6) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$94,307 (₨2,197) | ₨1,719 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,121 (₨96) | ₨252 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 102 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 10% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨109,395
(COL$4,695,369)
in Bucaramanga
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨99,000
in Amritsar.
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