Cost of living in India compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 28% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| India | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨383 (COL$19,041) | COL$33,663 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨358 (COL$17,827) | COL$27,275 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨170 (COL$8,457) | COL$11,115 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (COL$2,998) | COL$4,898 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨94 (COL$4,651) | COL$10,527 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (COL$2,219) | COL$4,279 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨271 (COL$13,474) | COL$13,858 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨195 (COL$9,708) | COL$9,468 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨39 (COL$1,928) | COL$4,518 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨167 (COL$8,302) | COL$4,059 | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨965 (COL$48,000) | COL$51,410 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨92 (COL$4,599) | COL$7,094 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨41 (COL$2,029) | COL$3,594 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in India is 26% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| India | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨45,094 (COL$2,243,108) | COL$3,559,010 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨28,092 (COL$1,397,395) | COL$2,084,320 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,594 (COL$278,261) | COL$351,576 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,703 (COL$1,328,288) | COL$1,996,390 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨16,237 (COL$807,684) | COL$1,440,500 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,587 (COL$228,155) | COL$233,653 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨748 (COL$37,197) | COL$69,721 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨26,773 (COL$1,331,785) | COL$1,384,870 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,192 (COL$556,732) | COL$415,109 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨462 (COL$22,969) | COL$24,613 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨813 (COL$40,441) | COL$16,273 | + 149% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in India is 27% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| India | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,548 (COL$126,754) | COL$232,008 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,614 (COL$130,022) | COL$134,909 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,093 (COL$203,621) | COL$384,606 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,860 (COL$142,282) | COL$302,864 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in India is 24% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| India | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,943,820 (COL$96,691,098) | COL$74,633,500 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨103 (COL$5,115) | COL$4,142 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,421 (COL$70,704) | COL$154,644 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 33% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| India | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨96 (COL$4,783) | COL$22,191 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨252 (COL$12,537) | COL$26,059 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,179 (COL$58,662) | COL$112,618 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨364 (COL$18,099) | COL$25,781 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨246 (COL$12,259) | COL$14,567 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨277 (COL$13,802) | COL$18,171 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨175 (COL$8,695) | COL$8,000 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨88 (COL$4,390) | COL$7,421 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨306 (COL$15,241) | COL$32,831 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 5% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| India | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,435 (COL$71,380) | COL$64,459 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨661 (COL$32,858) | COL$31,400 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,775 (COL$88,299) | COL$144,659 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,158 (COL$107,359) | COL$143,439 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨578 (COL$28,739) | COL$37,094 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨211 (COL$10,517) | COL$10,467 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨199 (COL$9,897) | COL$6,218 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨46,790 (COL$2,327,462) | COL$2,503,600 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨7 (COL$338) | COL$266 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,852 (COL$92,135) | COL$143,121 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨288 (COL$14,318) | COL$9,848 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 22% cheaper than in Colombia
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