Cost of living in Santiago de Cali, Colombia vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$16,898 (₨356) | ₨524 | - 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$18,310 (₨385) | ₨232 | + 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,657 (₨161) | ₨178 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,641 (₨56) | ₨53 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,638 (₨119) | ₨74 | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,832 (₨60) | ₨38 | + 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,732 (₨184) | ₨147 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,242 (₨110) | ₨133 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,553 (₨33) | ₨19 | + 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,795 (₨59) | ₨109 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$31,852 (₨671) | ₨819 | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,925 (₨83) | ₨75 | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,193 (₨46) | ₨27 | + 71% | |
Housing | + 28% | |||
Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 28% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,273,640 (₨47,862) | ₨21,065 | + 127% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$890,089 (₨18,737) | ₨15,843 | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$212,095 (₨4,465) | ₨3,761 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,129,410 (₨23,775) | ₨28,261 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$574,239 (₨12,088) | ₨9,442 | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$152,640 (₨3,213) | ₨3,583 | - 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$72,608 (₨1,528) | ₨967 | + 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,223,220 (₨25,750) | ₨36,957 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$328,509 (₨6,915) | ₨11,203 | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$15,881 (₨334) | ₨332 | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$8,731 (₨184) | ₨148 | + 24% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$121,409 (₨2,556) | ₨2,276 | + 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$100,422 (₨2,114) | ₨2,500 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$218,843 (₨4,607) | ₨3,034 | + 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$190,220 (₨4,004) | ₨2,269 | + 76% | |
Transportation | + 60% | |||
Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 60% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$57,379,300 (₨1,207,884) | ₨734,341 | + 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,273 (₨48) | ₨67 | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$133,884 (₨2,818) | ₨1,157 | + 144% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$23,313 (₨491) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 61% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 61% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,005 (₨316) | ₨174 | + 82% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$10,255 (₨216) | ₨500 | - 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$94,237 (₨1,984) | ₨500 | + 297% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,757 (₨416) | ₨250 | + 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,841 (₨312) | ₨152 | + 105% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,783 (₨353) | ₨189 | + 87% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,437 (₨136) | ₨106 | + 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,291 (₨69) | ₨73 | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$17,883 (₨376) | ₨190 | + 98% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 9% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$29,138 (₨613) | ₨1,199 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$19,948 (₨420) | ₨451 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$115,198 (₨2,425) | ₨1,423 | + 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$98,635 (₨2,076) | ₨1,473 | + 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,498 (₨516) | ₨525 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,450 (₨157) | ₨164 | - 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,306 (₨91) | ₨177 | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,825,690 (₨38,432) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$182 (₨3.84) | ₨2.83 | + 36% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$104,506 (₨2,200) | ₨2,533 | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,260 (₨111) | ₨187 | - 41% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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