Cost of living in Maicao, Colombia vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Maicao (Colombia) is 42% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$7,208 (₨149) | ₨524 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$10,000 (₨207) | ₨232 | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$3,125 (₨65) | ₨178 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$1,900 (₨39) | ₨53 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$3,333 (₨69) | ₨74 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,166 (₨66) | ₨38 | + 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$3,500 (₨72) | ₨147 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$2,267 (₨47) | ₨133 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,100 (₨23) | ₨19 | + 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,333 (₨48) | ₨109 | - 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$25,500 (₨528) | ₨819 | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,500 (₨72) | ₨75 | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$968 (₨20) | ₨27 | - 26% | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Maicao (Colombia) is 16% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$700,000 (₨14,485) | ₨21,065 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨15,843 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$400,000 (₨8,277) | ₨3,761 | + 120% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$600,000 (₨12,416) | ₨28,261 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$400,000 (₨8,277) | ₨9,442 | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$353,490 (₨7,315) | ₨3,583 | + 104% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$120,000 (₨2,483) | ₨967 | + 157% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$900,000 (₨18,624) | ₨36,957 | - 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$350,000 (₨7,243) | ₨11,203 | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$15,000 (₨310) | ₨332 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$5,625 (₨116) | ₨148 | - 21% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Maicao (Colombia) is 14% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$173,381 (₨3,588) | ₨2,276 | + 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$115,838 (₨2,397) | ₨2,500 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$176,397 (₨3,650) | ₨3,034 | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$192,905 (₨3,992) | ₨2,269 | + 76% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Maicao (Colombia) is 5% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$40,000,000 (₨827,726) | ₨734,341 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,054 (₨42) | ₨67 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,157 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$68,737 (₨1,422) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Maicao (Colombia) is 19% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨174 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨500 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$150,000 (₨3,104) | ₨500 | + 521% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨250 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨152 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨189 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨106 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨73 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨190 | - | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Maicao (Colombia) is 28% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$30,000 (₨621) | ₨1,199 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$8,000 (₨166) | ₨451 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,423 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$40,000 (₨828) | ₨1,473 | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$10,000 (₨207) | ₨525 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$2,000 (₨41) | ₨164 | - 75% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,000 (₨83) | ₨177 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$160 (₨3.31) | ₨2.83 | + 17% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$90,000 (₨1,862) | ₨2,533 | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$3,500 (₨72) | ₨187 | - 61% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ₨63,000 in Ghaziabad you would need to make just about ₨57,430 (COL$2,775,301) in Maicao.
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