- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- India
- Bucaramanga
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucaramanga, Colombia compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 14% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$8,622 (₨207) | ₨349 | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$14,940 (₨358) | ₨315 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,755 (₨162) | ₨94 | + 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,613 (₨63) | ₨41 | + 51% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,207 (₨125) | ₨52 | + 140% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,229 (₨77) | ₨41 | + 88% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$10,006 (₨240) | ₨228 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,140 (₨99) | ₨87 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,217 (₨53) | ₨35 | + 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,298 (₨55) | ₨119 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,746 (₨786) | ₨809 | - 3% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,571 (₨86) | ₨65 | + 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,006 (₨48) | ₨25 | + 96% | |
Housing | + 0% | |||
Housing in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 0% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,493,320 (₨35,834) | ₨33,553 | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$825,241 (₨19,802) | ₨7,500 | + 164% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$218,450 (₨5,242) | ₨4,669 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,030,620 (₨24,731) | ₨21,203 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$891,181 (₨21,385) | ₨25,000 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$208,119 (₨4,994) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$57,025 (₨1,368) | ₨1,269 | + 8% | |
40” flat screen TV | COL$1,273,450 (₨30,558) | ₨41,000 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$204,425 (₨4,905) | ₨8,000 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,847 (₨332) | ₨200 | + 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$5,865 (₨141) | ₨500 | - 72% | |
Clothes | + 48% | |||
Clothes in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 48% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$159,337 (₨3,823) | ₨2,480 | + 54% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$196,100 (₨4,706) | ₨2,891 | + 63% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$249,446 (₨5,986) | ₨5,358 | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$177,778 (₨4,266) | ₨4,949 | - 14% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 26% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$43,567,200 (₨1,045,436) | ₨605,082 | + 73% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,444 (₨59) | ₨91 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$114,359 (₨2,744) | ₨1,790 | + 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,002 (₨624) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 2% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,584 (₨302) | ₨545 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$14,347 (₨344) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$58,104 (₨1,394) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$13,269 (₨318) | ₨248 | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$9,948 (₨239) | ₨206 | + 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,048 (₨265) | ₨200 | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,992 (₨144) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,336 (₨104) | ₨73 | + 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$11,143 (₨267) | ₨154 | + 73% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 1% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$43,179 (₨1,036) | ₨1,355 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$18,246 (₨438) | ₨471 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$113,526 (₨2,724) | ₨656 | + 315% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$90,078 (₨2,162) | ₨2,179 | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$11,556 (₨277) | ₨328 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,344 (₨128) | ₨205 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,583 (₨86) | ₨153 | - 44% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,839,620 (₨44,143) | ₨35,850 | + 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$267 (₨6) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$92,851 (₨2,228) | ₨1,719 | + 30% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,121 (₨99) | ₨252 | - 61% | |
TOTAL | + 13% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 13% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨110,385
(COL$4,600,135)
in Bucaramanga
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨98,000
in Amritsar.
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