Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 7% cheaper than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq)
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 15% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Barranquilla | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$43,384 (14,373 Dinar) | 12,618 Dinar | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$26,575 (8,804 Dinar) | 9,414 Dinar | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$15,158 (5,022 Dinar) | 3,397 Dinar | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,027 (1,334 Dinar) | 1,400 Dinar | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$11,661 (3,863 Dinar) | 2,202 Dinar | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,135 (1,370 Dinar) | 978 Dinar | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$10,309 (3,415 Dinar) | 6,295 Dinar | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,172 (2,045 Dinar) | 1,592 Dinar | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,500 (1,491 Dinar) | 942 Dinar | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,098 (1,026 Dinar) | 1,556 Dinar | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$44,731 (14,819 Dinar) | 18,937 Dinar | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,466 (1,811 Dinar) | 1,379 Dinar | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,447 (1,473 Dinar) | 856 Dinar | + 72% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 33% cheaper than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Barranquilla | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,503,620 (829,417 Dinar) | 1,055,170 Dinar | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,536,790 (509,119 Dinar) | 652,591 Dinar | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$575,076 (190,515 Dinar) | 170,025 Dinar | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,494,340 (495,056 Dinar) | 1,068,680 Dinar | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$875,942 (290,188 Dinar) | 600,084 Dinar | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$368,471 (122,070 Dinar) | 147,360 Dinar | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$69,760 (23,111 Dinar) | 41,164 Dinar | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,186,470 (393,062 Dinar) | 450,680 Dinar | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$274,025 (90,781 Dinar) | 146,039 Dinar | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$20,387 (6,754 Dinar) | 8,672 Dinar | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$20,454 (6,776 Dinar) | 5,889 Dinar | + 15% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Barranquilla | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$152,909 (50,657 Dinar) | 43,969 Dinar | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$137,925 (45,693 Dinar) | 54,761 Dinar | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$334,325 (110,758 Dinar) | 67,632 Dinar | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$222,083 (73,573 Dinar) | 69,824 Dinar | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 27% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Barranquilla | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$70,514,400 (23,360,510 Dinar) | 21,124,800 Dinar | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,944 (975 Dinar) | 721 Dinar | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$133,018 (44,067 Dinar) | 29,217 Dinar | + 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$36,844 (12,206 Dinar) | 18,775 Dinar | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Barranquilla | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$30,158 (9,991 Dinar) | 5,677 Dinar | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$31,261 (10,356 Dinar) | 10,110 Dinar | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$136,823 (45,328 Dinar) | 29,878 Dinar | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$30,860 (10,224 Dinar) | 18,074 Dinar | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,014 (3,649 Dinar) | 3,978 Dinar | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,871 (4,927 Dinar) | 5,089 Dinar | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,876 (1,615 Dinar) | 2,945 Dinar | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,468 (1,480 Dinar) | 2,298 Dinar | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$24,448 (8,099 Dinar) | 13,224 Dinar | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 36% cheaper than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Barranquilla | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$53,632 (17,767 Dinar) | 24,370 Dinar | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$26,797 (8,877 Dinar) | 20,755 Dinar | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$121,752 (40,335 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$142,361 (47,162 Dinar) | 60,864 Dinar | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,886 (8,244 Dinar) | 9,713 Dinar | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$12,247 (4,057 Dinar) | 5,421 Dinar | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,630 (1,534 Dinar) | 4,747 Dinar | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,037,010 (674,835 Dinar) | 776,216 Dinar | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$348 (115 Dinar) | 101 Dinar | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,538 (36,620 Dinar) | 128,877 Dinar | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$13,058 (4,326 Dinar) | 2,709 Dinar | + 60% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 496 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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