Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 37% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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| Food | - 33% | |||
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| Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 33% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Barranquilla | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$37,170 (5,444 Franc) | 10,705 Franc | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$25,903 (3,794 Franc) | 5,333 Franc | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,514 (1,686 Franc) | 3,720 Franc | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,454 (652 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,950 (1,457 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,645 (680 Franc) | 806 Franc | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,466 (1,679 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$7,256 (1,063 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,827 (561 Franc) | 624 Franc | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,261 (478 Franc) | 598 Franc | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$42,287 (6,193 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,059 (887 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,411 (646 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 129% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 56% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Barranquilla | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,633,760 (385,745 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,646,360 (241,129 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$605,150 (88,631 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,543,110 (226,006 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,060,330 (155,298 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$440,304 (64,488 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$85,035 (12,454 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,205,470 (176,555 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$337,992 (49,503 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$24,339 (3,565 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$18,033 (2,641 Franc) | 8,175 Franc | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 40% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Barranquilla | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$156,840 (22,971 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$133,910 (19,613 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$323,242 (47,343 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$221,931 (32,504 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 16% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Barranquilla | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$72,045,100 (10,551,843 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,650 (535 Franc) | 647 Franc | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$147,978 (21,673 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,992 (3,953 Franc) | 5,547 Franc | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 5% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Barranquilla | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$26,362 (3,861 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$36,204 (5,303 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$178,971 (26,212 Franc) | 17,586 Franc | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$30,860 (4,520 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,638 (1,704 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$18,878 (2,765 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,372 (787 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,429 (649 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$26,941 (3,946 Franc) | 7,585 Franc | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 44% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Barranquilla | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$66,827 (9,788 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$34,724 (5,086 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$126,171 (18,479 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$143,659 (21,041 Franc) | 40,476 Franc | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$27,369 (4,009 Franc) | 5,723 Franc | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,657 (1,414 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,818 (706 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,824,960 (267,287 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$229 (34 Franc) | 93 Franc | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$114,791 (16,812 Franc) | 51,955 Franc | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$10,946 (1,603 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 85% | |
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TOTAL | - 37% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 170 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2025.
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