Cost of living in Colombia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Colombia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$34,150 (₨668) | ₨376 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$25,365 (₨496) | ₨331 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,453 (₨205) | ₨167 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,348 (₨85) | ₨58 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,199 (₨180) | ₨90 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,930 (₨77) | ₨38 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,966 (₨234) | ₨248 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,823 (₨173) | ₨153 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,496 (₨68) | ₨31 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,592 (₨70) | ₨171 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$49,286 (₨965) | ₨787 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,888 (₨115) | ₨91 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,220 (₨63) | ₨38 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Colombia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,075,710 (₨60,193) | ₨37,202 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,529,830 (₨29,939) | ₨23,227 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$287,497 (₨5,626) | ₨5,797 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,687,970 (₨33,034) | ₨25,043 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$964,419 (₨18,874) | ₨16,133 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$186,441 (₨3,649) | ₨6,512 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$73,218 (₨1,433) | ₨652 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,434,940 (₨28,082) | ₨30,817 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$449,268 (₨8,792) | ₨11,976 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,716 (₨425) | ₨538 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,896 (₨311) | ₨425 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Colombia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$198,936 (₨3,893) | ₨2,477 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$126,323 (₨2,472) | ₨2,797 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$328,061 (₨6,420) | ₨4,303 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$248,008 (₨4,854) | ₨3,087 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Colombia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$70,129,900 (₨1,372,463) | ₨1,248,440 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,759 (₨74) | ₨104 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$144,998 (₨2,838) | ₨1,115 | + 154% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Colombia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,880 (₨330) | ₨144 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$23,255 (₨455) | ₨241 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$95,730 (₨1,873) | ₨891 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$18,331 (₨359) | ₨413 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,960 (₨254) | ₨226 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$18,152 (₨355) | ₨274 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,541 (₨148) | ₨170 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,982 (₨117) | ₨96 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$28,724 (₨562) | ₨309 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Colombia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$44,232 (₨866) | ₨1,438 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$29,928 (₨586) | ₨603 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$137,911 (₨2,699) | ₨1,419 | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$113,750 (₨2,226) | ₨1,942 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$30,685 (₨601) | ₨733 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,275 (₨201) | ₨229 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,363 (₨85) | ₨183 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,605,450 (₨50,989) | ₨50,214 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$243 (₨4.75) | ₨1.43 | + 232% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$113,274 (₨2,217) | ₨1,560 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,984 (₨195) | ₨267 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 28% more expensive than in India
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