Cost of living in Colombia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 4% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$18,261 (₨385) | ₨389 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,804 (₨354) | ₨279 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,975 (₨147) | ₨141 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,745 (₨58) | ₨52 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,454 (₨115) | ₨72 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,695 (₨57) | ₨37 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,631 (₨161) | ₨213 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,073 (₨107) | ₨139 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,201 (₨46) | ₨28 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,882 (₨61) | ₨129 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$41,719 (₨880) | ₨824 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,083 (₨86) | ₨83 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,141 (₨45) | ₨35 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,521,730 (₨53,191) | ₨31,378 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,247,470 (₨26,313) | ₨19,773 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$247,400 (₨5,218) | ₨4,071 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,545,410 (₨32,598) | ₨24,077 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$843,171 (₨17,785) | ₨13,885 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$158,282 (₨3,339) | ₨3,201 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$76,273 (₨1,609) | ₨746 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,254,450 (₨26,460) | ₨30,923 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$329,140 (₨6,943) | ₨10,610 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,624 (₨351) | ₨377 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,527 (₨306) | ₨285 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is about the same as in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$156,982 (₨3,311) | ₨2,358 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$98,846 (₨2,085) | ₨2,617 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$241,375 (₨5,091) | ₨3,804 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$204,857 (₨4,321) | ₨2,819 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,945,800 (₨1,243,353) | ₨943,217 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,095 (₨65) | ₨76 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$125,332 (₨2,644) | ₨1,228 | + 115% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,761 (₨311) | ₨108 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$20,305 (₨428) | ₨209 | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$79,031 (₨1,667) | ₨1,006 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,466 (₨368) | ₨248 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,239 (₨258) | ₨172 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,705 (₨310) | ₨234 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,159 (₨130) | ₨151 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,231 (₨89) | ₨67 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,844 (₨440) | ₨244 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 11% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$37,827 (₨798) | ₨1,207 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,653 (₨457) | ₨473 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$94,484 (₨1,993) | ₨1,814 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$92,554 (₨1,952) | ₨1,962 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,686 (₨479) | ₨686 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,104 (₨150) | ₨221 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,067 (₨86) | ₨228 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,691,390 (₨35,677) | ₨33,881 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$184 (₨3.89) | ₨3.80 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$111,141 (₨2,344) | ₨1,971 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,349 (₨155) | ₨245 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 21% more expensive than in India
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