- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- India
- Santa Marta
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santa Marta, Colombia compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 25% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$5,601 (₨134) | ₨349 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$9,327 (₨223) | ₨315 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,250 (₨173) | ₨94 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$1,876 (₨45) | ₨41 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$7,090 (₨169) | ₨52 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,467 (₨59) | ₨41 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,552 (₨156) | ₨228 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,667 (₨111) | ₨87 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,200 (₨29) | ₨35 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,726 (₨89) | ₨119 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$55,673 (₨1,329) | ₨809 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,500 (₨84) | ₨65 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,726 (₨89) | ₨25 | + 261% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 2% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$410,658 (₨9,802) | ₨33,553 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,135,190 (₨27,095) | ₨7,500 | + 261% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$376,238 (₨8,980) | ₨4,669 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,469,570 (₨35,076) | ₨21,203 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$770,370 (₨18,387) | ₨25,000 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$335,000 (₨7,996) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$65,338 (₨1,559) | ₨1,269 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$2,000,000 (₨47,736) | ₨41,000 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$400,000 (₨9,547) | ₨8,000 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,000 (₨453) | ₨200 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,879 (₨236) | ₨500 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 24% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$150,000 (₨3,580) | ₨2,480 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$54,333 (₨1,297) | ₨2,891 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$270,000 (₨6,444) | ₨5,358 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$300,000 (₨7,160) | ₨4,949 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 5% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$45,000,000 (₨1,074,062) | ₨605,082 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$1,978 (₨47) | ₨91 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$83,992 (₨2,005) | ₨1,790 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$36,529 (₨872) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 16% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$7,333 (₨175) | ₨545 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$5,500 (₨131) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$30,000 (₨716) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨248 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$5,513 (₨132) | ₨206 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,000 (₨239) | ₨200 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,850 (₨116) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$2,000 (₨48) | ₨73 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$7,610 (₨182) | ₨154 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 8% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$27,000 (₨644) | ₨1,355 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,844 (₨521) | ₨471 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$106,667 (₨2,546) | ₨656 | + 288% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$21,454 (₨512) | ₨2,179 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$59,667 (₨1,424) | ₨328 | + 334% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,236 (₨101) | ₨205 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$1,387 (₨33) | ₨153 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$2,000,000 (₨47,736) | ₨35,850 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$437 (₨10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$84,146 (₨2,008) | ₨1,719 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,601 (₨134) | ₨252 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 116 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Santa Marta (Colombia) is about the same as in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨95,727
(COL$4,010,678)
in Santa Marta
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨94,000
in Amritsar.
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