- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- India
- Santa Marta
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santa Marta, Colombia compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 0% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$5,601 (₨125) | ₨349 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$9,327 (₨208) | ₨315 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$5,929 (₨132) | ₨94 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$1,876 (₨42) | ₨46 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$7,610 (₨169) | ₨52 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,958 (₨66) | ₨41 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,552 (₨146) | ₨228 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,000 (₨89) | ₨103 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$857 (₨19) | ₨31 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,726 (₨83) | ₨119 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$24,395 (₨543) | ₨827 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,145 (₨70) | ₨65 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,726 (₨83) | ₨27 | + 209% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 19% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$410,658 (₨9,147) | ₨26,545 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$828,658 (₨18,457) | ₨7,500 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$152,475 (₨3,396) | ₨4,669 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,272,150 (₨28,335) | ₨30,000 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$737,231 (₨16,420) | ₨25,000 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$370,000 (₨8,241) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$65,338 (₨1,455) | ₨1,269 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨41,000 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨8,000 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$8,000 (₨178) | ₨200 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,193 (₨272) | ₨500 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 37% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$100,000 (₨2,227) | ₨2,480 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$59,756 (₨1,331) | ₨2,891 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$190,000 (₨4,232) | ₨5,358 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨4,949 | - | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 6% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨605,082 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$1,978 (₨44) | ₨74 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$83,992 (₨1,871) | ₨1,790 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 10% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$9,000 (₨200) | ₨545 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$5,000 (₨111) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨248 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$7,900 (₨176) | ₨206 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,000 (₨267) | ₨200 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,700 (₨105) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨73 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$8,861 (₨197) | ₨154 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 33% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$26,660 (₨594) | ₨1,355 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$16,984 (₨378) | ₨471 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$60,000 (₨1,336) | ₨656 | + 104% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$21,454 (₨478) | ₨2,179 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$14,834 (₨330) | ₨328 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$3,896 (₨87) | ₨205 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$1,387 (₨31) | ₨153 | - 80% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | ₨35,850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$437 (₨10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$50,000 (₨1,114) | ₨1,719 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,601 (₨125) | ₨252 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 81 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 04, 2017.
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Cost of living in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 15% cheaper than in Amritsar (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨72,000
in Amritsar
you would need to make just about ₨61,325
(COL$2,753,344)
in Santa Marta.
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