Cost of living in Santiago de Cali, Colombia vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 10% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$15,579 (₨309) | ₨524 | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,487 (₨347) | ₨232 | + 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,690 (₨152) | ₨178 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,717 (₨54) | ₨53 | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,590 (₨111) | ₨74 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,825 (₨56) | ₨38 | + 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,684 (₨172) | ₨147 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,676 (₨113) | ₨133 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,568 (₨31) | ₨19 | + 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,767 (₨55) | ₨109 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$31,642 (₨627) | ₨819 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,601 (₨71) | ₨75 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,098 (₨42) | ₨27 | + 54% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 11% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,744,130 (₨34,576) | ₨21,065 | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$819,823 (₨16,253) | ₨15,843 | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$187,839 (₨3,724) | ₨3,761 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,120,490 (₨22,213) | ₨28,261 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$550,902 (₨10,921) | ₨9,442 | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$155,579 (₨3,084) | ₨3,583 | - 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,885 (₨1,425) | ₨967 | + 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,142,340 (₨22,646) | ₨36,957 | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$313,091 (₨6,207) | ₨11,203 | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,820 (₨333) | ₨332 | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$8,731 (₨173) | ₨148 | + 17% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 10% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$121,409 (₨2,407) | ₨2,276 | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$97,184 (₨1,927) | ₨2,500 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$205,567 (₨4,075) | ₨3,034 | + 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$167,532 (₨3,321) | ₨2,269 | + 46% | |
Transportation | + 48% | |||
Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 48% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$55,133,300 (₨1,092,986) | ₨734,341 | + 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,307 (₨46) | ₨67 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$130,351 (₨2,584) | ₨1,157 | + 123% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$19,760 (₨392) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 52% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 52% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,005 (₨297) | ₨174 | + 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$10,255 (₨203) | ₨500 | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$97,107 (₨1,925) | ₨500 | + 285% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,757 (₨392) | ₨250 | + 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,841 (₨294) | ₨152 | + 93% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,783 (₨333) | ₨189 | + 76% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,401 (₨127) | ₨106 | + 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,291 (₨65) | ₨73 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$18,685 (₨370) | ₨190 | + 95% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 15% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$24,179 (₨479) | ₨1,199 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$20,124 (₨399) | ₨451 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$115,198 (₨2,284) | ₨1,423 | + 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,766 (₨1,879) | ₨1,473 | + 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,498 (₨486) | ₨525 | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,935 (₨137) | ₨164 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,194 (₨83) | ₨177 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,765,530 (₨35,001) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$182 (₨3.62) | ₨2.83 | + 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$101,665 (₨2,015) | ₨2,533 | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,260 (₨104) | ₨187 | - 44% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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