Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia

Summary of cost of living in Barranquilla

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: COL$8,530,545
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: COL$3,722,775
  • Cost of living in Barranquilla is cheaper than in 86% of cities in Latin America (25 out of 29)
  • Cost of living in Barranquilla is cheaper than in 93% of cities in the World (145 out of 156)
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List of prices in Barranquilla
Current as of Dec 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district COL$37,170
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) COL$25,903
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast COL$11,514
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk COL$4,454
12 eggs, large COL$9,950
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes COL$4,645
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese COL$11,466
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples COL$7,256
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes COL$3,827
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket COL$3,261
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality COL$42,287
2 liters of coca-cola COL$6,059
Bread for 2 people for 1 day COL$4,411
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area COL$2,633,760
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area COL$1,646,360
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat COL$605,150
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area COL$1,543,110
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area COL$1,060,330
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio COL$440,304
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) COL$85,035
40” flat screen tv COL$1,205,470
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) COL$337,992
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) COL$24,339
Hourly rate for cleaning help COL$18,033
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) COL$156,840
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) COL$133,910
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) COL$323,242
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes COL$221,931
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new COL$72,045,100
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas COL$3,650
Monthly ticket public transport COL$147,978
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) COL$26,989
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) COL$26,362
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) COL$36,204
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) COL$178,971
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) COL$30,860
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) COL$11,638
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) COL$18,878
4 rolls of toilet paper COL$5,372
Tube of toothpaste COL$4,429
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city COL$26,941
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub COL$66,827
2 tickets to the movies COL$34,724
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) COL$126,171
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert COL$143,659
1 cocktail drink in downtown club COL$27,369
Cappuccino in expat area of the city COL$9,657
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) COL$4,818
Ipad wi-fi 128gb COL$1,824,960
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) COL$229
1 month of gym membership in business district COL$114,791
1 package of marlboro cigarettes COL$10,946
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 177 prices entered by 27 different people.
Latest price update: December 12, 2024

Barranquilla position in our World Ranking

the world
145th
out of 156
latin america
25th
out of 29

Cheapest and most expensive products in Barranquilla compared to other cities:

the world
2nd
the world
4th
the world
4th
the world
5th
latin america
1st
latin america
2nd

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