Cost of living in Colombia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$22,115 (₨446) | ₨369 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,347 (₨350) | ₨292 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,216 (₨146) | ₨142 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,730 (₨55) | ₨52 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,386 (₨109) | ₨73 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,731 (₨55) | ₨36 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,906 (₨160) | ₨227 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,395 (₨109) | ₨140 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,163 (₨44) | ₨31 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,984 (₨60) | ₨132 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,606 (₨819) | ₨772 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,272 (₨86) | ₨86 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,116 (₨43) | ₨36 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,539,410 (₨51,245) | ₨33,231 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,205,720 (₨24,331) | ₨19,879 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$229,560 (₨4,633) | ₨4,541 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,475,400 (₨29,774) | ₨19,026 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$834,697 (₨16,844) | ₨12,499 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$154,298 (₨3,114) | ₨3,334 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,594 (₨1,445) | ₨676 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,176,870 (₨23,749) | ₨29,555 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$324,958 (₨6,558) | ₨10,444 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,695 (₨377) | ₨411 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,435 (₨211) | ₨211 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is about the same as in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$163,589 (₨3,301) | ₨2,314 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$101,894 (₨2,056) | ₨2,579 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$248,073 (₨5,006) | ₨3,601 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$200,749 (₨4,051) | ₨2,719 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$59,855,000 (₨1,207,873) | ₨918,724 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,382 (₨48) | ₨80 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$129,741 (₨2,618) | ₨1,156 | + 126% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,646 (₨316) | ₨100 | + 215% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,506 (₨273) | ₨212 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$84,472 (₨1,705) | ₨624 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,603 (₨355) | ₨316 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,368 (₨250) | ₨161 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,236 (₨307) | ₨254 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,225 (₨126) | ₨140 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,722 (₨95) | ₨68 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,947 (₨423) | ₨239 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 7% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$32,967 (₨665) | ₨1,195 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,097 (₨486) | ₨471 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$90,056 (₨1,817) | ₨1,633 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$95,153 (₨1,920) | ₨1,629 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,332 (₨451) | ₨568 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,730 (₨156) | ₨193 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,478 (₨70) | ₨189 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,793,200 (₨36,187) | ₨36,202 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$238 (₨4.81) | ₨5.27 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$119,406 (₨2,410) | ₨1,589 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,246 (₨166) | ₨271 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 21% more expensive than in India
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