Cost of living in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 12% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 511 prices entered by 71 different people.
| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 9% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| COL$15,579 (₨313) | ₨524 | 40% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| COL$17,487 (₨351) | ₨232 | 51% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| COL$7,690 (₨154) | ₨178 | 13% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| COL$2,717 (₨55) | ₨53 | 2% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| COL$5,590 (₨112) | ₨74 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| COL$2,825 (₨57) | ₨38 | 48% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| COL$8,684 (₨174) | ₨147 | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| COL$5,676 (₨114) | ₨133 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| COL$1,568 (₨31) | ₨19 | 69% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| COL$2,767 (₨56) | ₨109 | 49% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| COL$31,642 (₨635) | ₨819 | 22% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| COL$3,601 (₨72) | ₨75 | 4% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| COL$2,098 (₨42) | ₨27 | 56% |
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 12% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| COL$1,744,130 (₨35,001) | ₨21,065 | 66% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| COL$819,823 (₨16,452) | ₨15,843 | 4% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| COL$187,839 (₨3,770) | ₨3,761 | 0% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| COL$1,120,490 (₨22,486) | ₨28,261 | 20% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| COL$550,902 (₨11,055) | ₨9,442 | 17% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| COL$155,579 (₨3,122) | ₨3,583 | 13% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| COL$71,885 (₨1,443) | ₨967 | 49% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| COL$1,142,340 (₨22,924) | ₨36,957 | 38% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$313,091 (₨6,283) | ₨11,203 | 44% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| COL$16,820 (₨338) | ₨332 | 2% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| COL$8,731 (₨175) | ₨148 | 18% |
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 9% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| COL$121,409 (₨2,436) | ₨2,276 | 7% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| COL$97,184 (₨1,950) | ₨2,500 | 22% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$205,567 (₨4,125) | ₨3,034 | 36% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| COL$167,532 (₨3,362) | ₨2,269 | 48% |
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 50% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| COL$55,133,300 (₨1,106,402) | ₨734,341 | 51% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| COL$2,307 (₨46) | ₨67 | 30% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| COL$130,351 (₨2,616) | ₨1,157 | 126% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| COL$19,760 (₨397) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 54% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$15,005 (₨301) | ₨174 | 73% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| COL$10,255 (₨206) | ₨500 | 59% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| COL$97,107 (₨1,949) | ₨500 | 290% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| COL$19,757 (₨396) | ₨250 | 58% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| COL$14,841 (₨298) | ₨152 | 95% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| COL$16,783 (₨337) | ₨189 | 79% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| COL$6,401 (₨128) | ₨106 | 21% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| COL$3,291 (₨66) | ₨73 | 9% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| COL$18,685 (₨375) | ₨190 | 97% |
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 14% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| COL$24,179 (₨485) | ₨1,199 | 60% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| COL$20,124 (₨404) | ₨451 | 10% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| COL$115,198 (₨2,312) | ₨1,423 | 62% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| COL$94,766 (₨1,902) | ₨1,473 | 29% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| COL$24,498 (₨492) | ₨525 | 6% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| COL$6,935 (₨139) | ₨164 | 15% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| COL$4,194 (₨84) | ₨177 | 53% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| COL$1,765,530 (₨35,430) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| COL$182 (₨3.66) | ₨2.83 | 29% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| COL$101,665 (₨2,040) | ₨2,533 | 19% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| COL$5,260 (₨106) | ₨187 | 43% |
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For example, you would need at least ₨76,357 (COL$3,804,936) in Santiago de Cali to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨68,000 in Ghaziabad.