- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- India
- Santa Marta
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santa Marta, Colombia compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 21% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$5,601 (₨132) | ₨349 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$9,327 (₨219) | ₨315 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,000 (₨165) | ₨94 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$1,876 (₨44) | ₨41 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$6,550 (₨154) | ₨52 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,747 (₨65) | ₨41 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,552 (₨154) | ₨228 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,737 (₨111) | ₨87 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,200 (₨28) | ₨35 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,726 (₨88) | ₨119 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$59,830 (₨1,407) | ₨809 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,320 (₨78) | ₨65 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,726 (₨88) | ₨25 | + 256% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 3% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$410,658 (₨9,658) | ₨33,553 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,016,380 (₨23,904) | ₨7,500 | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$313,427 (₨7,372) | ₨4,669 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,390,360 (₨32,700) | ₨21,203 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$694,118 (₨16,325) | ₨25,000 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$272,950 (₨6,420) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$65,338 (₨1,537) | ₨1,269 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,744,570 (₨41,031) | ₨41,000 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$272,283 (₨6,404) | ₨8,000 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$15,122 (₨356) | ₨200 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$30,000 (₨706) | ₨500 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 1% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$122,230 (₨2,875) | ₨2,480 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$116,833 (₨2,748) | ₨2,891 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$245,180 (₨5,766) | ₨5,358 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$197,826 (₨4,653) | ₨4,949 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 9% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$52,663,000 (₨1,238,589) | ₨605,082 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$1,978 (₨47) | ₨91 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$83,992 (₨1,975) | ₨1,790 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$39,106 (₨920) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 14% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$9,500 (₨223) | ₨545 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$28,000 (₨659) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$150,000 (₨3,528) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$6,000 (₨141) | ₨248 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$6,383 (₨150) | ₨206 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,000 (₨235) | ₨200 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,233 (₨123) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$2,500 (₨59) | ₨73 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$7,709 (₨181) | ₨154 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 12% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$27,750 (₨653) | ₨1,355 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,465 (₨505) | ₨471 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$106,667 (₨2,509) | ₨656 | + 282% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$21,454 (₨505) | ₨2,179 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$47,409 (₨1,115) | ₨328 | + 239% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,377 (₨103) | ₨205 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$1,387 (₨33) | ₨153 | - 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,881,410 (₨44,249) | ₨35,850 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$437 (₨10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$87,505 (₨2,058) | ₨1,719 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,601 (₨132) | ₨252 | - 48% | |
| 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 149 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 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 ₨103,559
(COL$4,403,171)
in Santa Marta
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨100,000
in Amritsar.
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