Cost of living in Bucaramanga, Colombia vs Thane, India
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 20% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$21,360 (₨429) | ₨844 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$18,274 (₨367) | ₨288 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,205 (₨145) | ₨124 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,775 (₨56) | ₨62 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,535 (₨91) | ₨64 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$1,943 (₨39) | ₨37 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,850 (₨178) | ₨274 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,842 (₨77) | ₨168 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,706 (₨34) | ₨24 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,936 (₨59) | ₨138 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$37,489 (₨752) | ₨588 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,390 (₨88) | ₨73 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,881 (₨38) | ₨31 | + 24% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 11% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,387,380 (₨27,842) | ₨34,699 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$973,281 (₨19,532) | ₨22,512 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$226,402 (₨4,543) | ₨5,414 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$965,644 (₨19,378) | ₨21,166 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$626,387 (₨12,570) | ₨12,897 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$132,223 (₨2,653) | ₨2,613 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$65,022 (₨1,305) | ₨800 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,292,650 (₨25,941) | ₨35,364 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$471,469 (₨9,461) | ₨15,424 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,160 (₨264) | ₨395 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,051 (₨222) | ₨548 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 31% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$159,515 (₨3,201) | ₨2,258 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$156,312 (₨3,137) | ₨2,459 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$225,843 (₨4,532) | ₨3,268 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$175,368 (₨3,519) | ₨2,619 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 70% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$56,766,000 (₨1,139,167) | ₨830,309 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,307 (₨46) | ₨83 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$145,170 (₨2,913) | ₨945 | + 208% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$32,362 (₨649) | ₨189 | + 243% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 31% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,667 (₨254) | ₨102 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$15,791 (₨317) | ₨461 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$72,959 (₨1,464) | ₨591 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$11,443 (₨230) | ₨260 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,035 (₨282) | ₨183 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,798 (₨257) | ₨181 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,396 (₨128) | ₨125 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$2,976 (₨60) | ₨79 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$18,640 (₨374) | ₨216 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 36% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$32,210 (₨646) | ₨923 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$19,332 (₨388) | ₨496 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$110,027 (₨2,208) | ₨1,737 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$68,870 (₨1,382) | ₨2,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,923 (₨420) | ₨483 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,265 (₨126) | ₨222 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,487 (₨70) | ₨212 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,680,410 (₨33,722) | ₨35,595 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$244 (₨4.90) | ₨20 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,096 (₨2,209) | ₨2,228 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,479 (₨90) | ₨251 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ₨113,968 (COL$5,679,154) in Bucaramanga to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨111,000 in Thane.
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