- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 0% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,137 (₨276) | ₨417 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,415 (₨350) | ₨266 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,140 (₨162) | ₨142 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,514 (₨57) | ₨52 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,883 (₨111) | ₨72 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,715 (₨62) | ₨40 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,033 (₨160) | ₨201 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,179 (₨118) | ₨139 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,198 (₨50) | ₨25 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,754 (₨63) | ₨121 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$34,752 (₨790) | ₨837 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,621 (₨82) | ₨82 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,198 (₨50) | ₨33 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,565,520 (₨58,313) | ₨30,931 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,425,800 (₨32,408) | ₨21,218 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$316,350 (₨7,190) | ₨4,392 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,612,190 (₨36,644) | ₨25,287 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$933,706 (₨21,223) | ₨15,771 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$227,143 (₨5,163) | ₨3,882 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$73,117 (₨1,662) | ₨846 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,308,470 (₨29,741) | ₨33,568 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$295,619 (₨6,719) | ₨10,536 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,476 (₨443) | ₨379 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,682 (₨243) | ₨533 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$167,637 (₨3,810) | ₨2,409 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$118,674 (₨2,697) | ₨2,705 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$253,156 (₨5,754) | ₨3,724 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$221,756 (₨5,040) | ₨2,922 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,598,000 (₨1,331,895) | ₨881,136 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,421 (₨55) | ₨78 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$114,432 (₨2,601) | ₨1,326 | + 96% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,464 (₨397) | ₨135 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$18,832 (₨428) | ₨284 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$96,765 (₨2,199) | ₨1,544 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$18,405 (₨418) | ₨254 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,897 (₨293) | ₨178 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,277 (₨347) | ₨228 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,193 (₨141) | ₨132 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,965 (₨90) | ₨71 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$17,419 (₨396) | ₨278 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 48% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$49,692 (₨1,129) | ₨1,199 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,609 (₨537) | ₨471 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$139,903 (₨3,180) | ₨1,961 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$99,538 (₨2,262) | ₨1,797 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$17,653 (₨401) | ₨635 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,885 (₨134) | ₨196 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,056 (₨138) | ₨206 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,635,990 (₨37,185) | ₨38,498 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$242 (₨5.49) | ₨59 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$103,257 (₨2,347) | ₨1,862 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,214 (₨119) | ₨248 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 7% more expensive than in India
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