- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- India
- Comparison
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$12,597 (₨284) | ₨394 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$16,087 (₨362) | ₨261 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,778 (₨175) | ₨143 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,442 (₨55) | ₨51 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,999 (₨113) | ₨71 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,762 (₨62) | ₨38 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,276 (₨164) | ₨200 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,843 (₨109) | ₨138 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,138 (₨48) | ₨25 | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,851 (₨64) | ₨122 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$36,944 (₨832) | ₨836 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,634 (₨82) | ₨82 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,221 (₨50) | ₨33 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,596,240 (₨58,466) | ₨30,620 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,429,670 (₨32,195) | ₨20,629 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$319,100 (₨7,186) | ₨4,565 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,695,740 (₨38,187) | ₨24,219 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$976,296 (₨21,986) | ₨14,731 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$221,142 (₨4,980) | ₨3,655 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$77,717 (₨1,750) | ₨806 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,283,440 (₨28,902) | ₨33,843 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$300,594 (₨6,769) | ₨10,526 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,047 (₨406) | ₨394 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,753 (₨332) | ₨582 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$164,388 (₨3,702) | ₨2,434 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$124,821 (₨2,811) | ₨2,723 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$259,746 (₨5,849) | ₨3,796 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$221,100 (₨4,979) | ₨2,944 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$56,981,400 (₨1,283,185) | ₨878,740 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,421 (₨55) | ₨78 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$116,354 (₨2,620) | ₨1,379 | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$19,904 (₨448) | ₨128 | + 250% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$19,777 (₨445) | ₨275 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$100,504 (₨2,263) | ₨1,366 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$20,715 (₨466) | ₨254 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,052 (₨294) | ₨178 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,543 (₨350) | ₨228 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,815 (₨131) | ₨133 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,430 (₨100) | ₨72 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$16,681 (₨376) | ₨275 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 50% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$49,667 (₨1,118) | ₨1,195 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,247 (₨524) | ₨473 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$150,732 (₨3,394) | ₨1,921 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$100,249 (₨2,258) | ₨1,985 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$18,328 (₨413) | ₨593 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,068 (₨137) | ₨227 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,750 (₨129) | ₨206 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,728,520 (₨38,925) | ₨38,148 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$274 (₨6) | ₨63 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$106,566 (₨2,400) | ₨1,870 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,482 (₨123) | ₨257 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 7% more expensive than in India
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