- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- India
- Bucaramanga
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucaramanga, Colombia compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 24% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$8,027 (₨169) | ₨735 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$13,929 (₨294) | ₨315 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,113 (₨150) | ₨94 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,546 (₨54) | ₨46 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,317 (₨112) | ₨52 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,870 (₨61) | ₨41 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,087 (₨171) | ₨228 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,949 (₨83) | ₨103 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,245 (₨47) | ₨31 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,254 (₨48) | ₨119 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,551 (₨687) | ₨827 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,752 (₨79) | ₨65 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,797 (₨38) | ₨27 | + 41% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 8% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,720,860 (₨36,334) | ₨26,545 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$825,241 (₨17,424) | ₨7,500 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$218,450 (₨4,612) | ₨4,669 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,030,620 (₨21,761) | ₨30,000 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$891,181 (₨18,817) | ₨25,000 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$208,119 (₨4,394) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$57,025 (₨1,204) | ₨1,269 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,273,450 (₨26,888) | ₨41,000 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$204,425 (₨4,316) | ₨8,000 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,847 (₨292) | ₨200 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$5,865 (₨124) | ₨500 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 29% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$161,763 (₨3,415) | ₨2,480 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$196,100 (₨4,140) | ₨2,891 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$249,446 (₨5,267) | ₨5,358 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$171,939 (₨3,630) | ₨4,949 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 18% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$43,567,200 (₨919,883) | ₨606,813 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,457 (₨52) | ₨74 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$112,969 (₨2,385) | ₨1,790 | + 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$23,520 (₨497) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 6% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,584 (₨266) | ₨545 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$14,347 (₨303) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$58,104 (₨1,227) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$13,269 (₨280) | ₨248 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$9,306 (₨196) | ₨206 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,787 (₨228) | ₨200 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,992 (₨127) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,965 (₨84) | ₨73 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$11,167 (₨236) | ₨154 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 17% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$43,179 (₨912) | ₨1,355 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$17,267 (₨365) | ₨471 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$48,503 (₨1,024) | ₨656 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$90,078 (₨1,902) | ₨2,179 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$10,917 (₨230) | ₨328 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,305 (₨112) | ₨205 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,403 (₨72) | ₨153 | - 53% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$434,517 (₨9,174) | ₨8,598 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$267 (₨5.65) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$94,506 (₨1,995) | ₨1,719 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,121 (₨87) | ₨252 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 274 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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₨83,000
in Amritsar
you would need to make just about ₨79,320
(COL$3,756,704)
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