- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- India
- Bucaramanga
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucaramanga, Colombia compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 1% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$8,027 (₨178) | ₨349 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$13,929 (₨309) | ₨315 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,113 (₨158) | ₨94 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,546 (₨56) | ₨46 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,317 (₨118) | ₨52 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,870 (₨64) | ₨41 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,087 (₨179) | ₨228 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,949 (₨88) | ₨103 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,245 (₨50) | ₨31 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,254 (₨50) | ₨119 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,551 (₨722) | ₨827 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,752 (₨83) | ₨65 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,797 (₨40) | ₨27 | + 48% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 7% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,545,710 (₨34,297) | ₨26,545 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$825,241 (₨18,311) | ₨7,500 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$218,450 (₨4,847) | ₨4,669 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,030,620 (₨22,868) | ₨30,000 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$891,181 (₨19,774) | ₨25,000 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$208,119 (₨4,618) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$57,025 (₨1,265) | ₨1,269 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,273,450 (₨28,256) | ₨41,000 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$204,425 (₨4,536) | ₨8,000 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,847 (₨307) | ₨200 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$5,865 (₨130) | ₨500 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 36% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$159,337 (₨3,535) | ₨2,480 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$196,100 (₨4,351) | ₨2,891 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$249,446 (₨5,535) | ₨5,358 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$177,778 (₨3,945) | ₨4,949 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 23% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$43,567,200 (₨966,698) | ₨605,082 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,444 (₨54) | ₨74 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$112,969 (₨2,507) | ₨1,790 | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$25,956 (₨576) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 4% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,584 (₨279) | ₨545 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$14,347 (₨318) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$58,104 (₨1,289) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$13,269 (₨294) | ₨248 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$9,306 (₨206) | ₨206 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,787 (₨239) | ₨200 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,992 (₨133) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,965 (₨88) | ₨73 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$11,167 (₨248) | ₨154 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 10% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$43,179 (₨958) | ₨1,355 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$17,267 (₨383) | ₨471 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$48,503 (₨1,076) | ₨656 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$90,078 (₨1,999) | ₨2,179 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$10,917 (₨242) | ₨328 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,305 (₨118) | ₨205 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,403 (₨75) | ₨153 | - 51% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | COL$1,839,620 (₨40,819) | ₨35,850 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$267 (₨5.94) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$94,506 (₨2,097) | ₨1,719 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,121 (₨91) | ₨252 | - 64% | |
| 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 267 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 4% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨79,189
(COL$3,568,913)
in Bucaramanga
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨76,000
in Amritsar.
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