Cost of living in Bogotá, Colombia vs Kharagpur, India
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Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 35% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$24,984 (₨505) | ₨255 | + 98% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$18,063 (₨365) | ₨212 | + 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,415 (₨150) | ₨130 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,937 (₨59) | ₨45 | + 33% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,414 (₨109) | ₨60 | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,814 (₨57) | ₨30 | + 90% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,233 (₨146) | ₨348 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,521 (₨112) | ₨100 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,308 (₨47) | ₨17 | + 177% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,080 (₨62) | ₨77 | - 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,910 (₨827) | ₨628 | + 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,331 (₨88) | ₨72 | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,964 (₨40) | ₨50 | - 21% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 17% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,964,970 (₨59,942) | ₨25,413 | + 136% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,545,980 (₨31,254) | ₨10,086 | + 210% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$238,578 (₨4,823) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,948,840 (₨39,399) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,091,470 (₨22,066) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$156,131 (₨3,156) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,671 (₨1,449) | ₨1,200 | + 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,179,780 (₨23,851) | ₨30,000 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$321,112 (₨6,492) | ₨17,000 | - 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,712 (₨399) | ₨780 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,012 (₨223) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 62% | |||
Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 62% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$169,850 (₨3,434) | ₨3,000 | + 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$107,551 (₨2,174) | ₨1,300 | + 67% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$269,143 (₨5,441) | ₨2,500 | + 118% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$211,089 (₨4,268) | ₨1,300 | + 228% | |
Transportation | + 109% | |||
Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 109% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$59,460,000 (₨1,202,079) | ₨360,000 | + 234% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,429 (₨49) | ₨71 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$136,079 (₨2,751) | ₨720 | + 282% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,657 (₨539) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 16% cheaper than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,309 (₨309) | ₨48 | + 545% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$15,273 (₨309) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$92,779 (₨1,876) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,034 (₨344) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,529 (₨274) | ₨194 | + 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,819 (₨340) | ₨1,100 | - 69% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,561 (₨133) | ₨238 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,587 (₨93) | ₨20 | + 364% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$25,072 (₨507) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 12% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$36,870 (₨745) | ₨760 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,856 (₨523) | ₨396 | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$99,225 (₨2,006) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$105,692 (₨2,137) | ₨1,000 | + 114% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,597 (₨497) | ₨500 | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,816 (₨158) | ₨100 | + 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,526 (₨71) | ₨175 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,770,630 (₨35,796) | ₨38,790 | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$248 (₨5.01) | ₨1.50 | + 234% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$138,828 (₨2,807) | ₨2,500 | + 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,641 (₨154) | ₨170 | - 9% | |
TOTAL | + 32% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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