Cost of living in India compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 21% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| India | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨374 (COL$20,005) | COL$33,609 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨334 (COL$17,880) | COL$25,705 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨169 (COL$9,043) | COL$10,498 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 (COL$3,079) | COL$4,396 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨93 (COL$4,972) | COL$9,111 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 (COL$2,072) | COL$3,930 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨241 (COL$12,868) | COL$12,073 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨154 (COL$8,239) | COL$8,823 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (COL$1,638) | COL$3,496 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨169 (COL$9,014) | COL$3,603 | + 150% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨775 (COL$41,474) | COL$49,286 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨91 (COL$4,876) | COL$5,843 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 (COL$2,010) | COL$3,220 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in India is 16% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| India | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨41,083 (COL$2,197,494) | COL$3,076,590 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨24,693 (COL$1,320,814) | COL$1,526,600 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,319 (COL$284,486) | COL$282,823 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,820 (COL$1,327,591) | COL$1,746,670 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,319 (COL$819,414) | COL$964,419 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,835 (COL$312,118) | COL$186,441 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨659 (COL$35,241) | COL$70,734 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨31,146 (COL$1,665,952) | COL$1,451,730 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,787 (COL$630,485) | COL$449,268 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨556 (COL$29,743) | COL$21,716 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨447 (COL$23,934) | COL$15,896 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in India is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| India | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,463 (COL$131,764) | COL$198,936 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,850 (COL$152,442) | COL$126,323 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,405 (COL$235,644) | COL$321,275 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,221 (COL$172,266) | COL$248,008 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in India is 25% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| India | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,326,030 (COL$70,928,006) | COL$68,740,200 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨104 (COL$5,585) | COL$3,753 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,100 (COL$58,845) | COL$142,199 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 19% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| India | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨144 (COL$7,702) | COL$16,684 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨263 (COL$14,089) | COL$23,255 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨916 (COL$48,982) | COL$95,730 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨412 (COL$22,013) | COL$18,331 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨231 (COL$12,351) | COL$12,960 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨281 (COL$15,045) | COL$18,152 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨175 (COL$9,360) | COL$7,559 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨102 (COL$5,442) | COL$5,982 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨312 (COL$16,687) | COL$28,724 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in India is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| India | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,442 (COL$77,138) | COL$44,079 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨601 (COL$32,166) | COL$29,928 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,460 (COL$78,113) | COL$137,911 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,961 (COL$104,875) | COL$113,750 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨720 (COL$38,498) | COL$30,685 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨226 (COL$12,084) | COL$10,275 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨180 (COL$9,611) | COL$4,363 | + 120% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨50,214 (COL$2,685,896) | COL$2,605,450 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.43 (COL$77) | COL$243 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,609 (COL$86,088) | COL$113,274 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨265 (COL$14,179) | COL$9,984 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in India is 17% cheaper than in Colombia
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