Cost of living in India compared to Colombia
Currency:
Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in India is 33% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
India | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨417 (COL$19,509) | COL$35,926 | - 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨340 (COL$15,909) | COL$26,648 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨168 (COL$7,861) | COL$10,705 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (COL$2,802) | COL$4,545 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨87 (COL$4,078) | COL$9,776 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (COL$2,221) | COL$4,171 | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨243 (COL$11,378) | COL$12,479 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨182 (COL$8,514) | COL$9,405 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (COL$1,487) | COL$3,552 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨155 (COL$7,254) | COL$4,084 | + 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨905 (COL$42,412) | COL$47,778 | - 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (COL$4,127) | COL$6,561 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (COL$1,835) | COL$3,694 | - 50% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in India is 30% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
India | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨46,457 (COL$2,176,038) | COL$3,431,470 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,696 (COL$1,250,412) | COL$1,816,540 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,673 (COL$218,868) | COL$334,934 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,601 (COL$1,245,962) | COL$1,939,220 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,895 (COL$697,672) | COL$1,047,990 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,065 (COL$190,383) | COL$234,976 | - 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨595 (COL$27,859) | COL$74,151 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,913 (COL$1,401,109) | COL$1,386,040 | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,503 (COL$491,938) | COL$444,453 | + 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨455 (COL$21,289) | COL$21,857 | - 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨647 (COL$30,284) | COL$14,400 | + 110% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in India is 25% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
India | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,412 (COL$112,963) | COL$205,158 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,912 (COL$136,419) | COL$139,363 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,109 (COL$192,481) | COL$358,761 | - 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,950 (COL$138,188) | COL$301,004 | - 54% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in India is 31% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
India | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,910,150 (COL$89,470,732) | COL$73,975,400 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨102 (COL$4,790) | COL$4,009 | + 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,062 (COL$49,761) | COL$147,580 | - 66% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in India is 43% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
India | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨140 (COL$6,543) | COL$21,178 | - 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨241 (COL$11,290) | COL$27,786 | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨953 (COL$44,628) | COL$120,452 | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨386 (COL$18,091) | COL$24,902 | - 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨200 (COL$9,350) | COL$14,232 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨294 (COL$13,763) | COL$19,846 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨155 (COL$7,282) | COL$8,145 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨86 (COL$4,012) | COL$6,086 | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (COL$12,875) | COL$32,498 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in India is 12% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
India | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,451 (COL$67,957) | COL$51,543 | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨688 (COL$32,205) | COL$30,038 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,587 (COL$74,348) | COL$134,433 | - 45% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,125 (COL$99,522) | COL$125,396 | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨625 (COL$29,264) | COL$33,247 | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨191 (COL$8,964) | COL$10,735 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨178 (COL$8,351) | COL$5,952 | + 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,373 (COL$2,218,929) | COL$2,545,900 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.67 (COL$78) | COL$203 | - 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,611 (COL$75,448) | COL$112,857 | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨289 (COL$13,536) | COL$9,009 | + 50% | |
TOTAL | - 29% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 29% cheaper than in Colombia
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