Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia vs Ta'if, Saudi Arabia
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 8% cheaper than in Ta'if (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,795 (﷼ 21) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$15,733 (﷼ 16) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,251 (﷼ 8) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,745 (﷼ 2.85) | ﷼ 8 | - 64% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,158 (﷼ 5.36) | ﷼ 6.00 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,099 (﷼ 3.22) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,792 (﷼ 9) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,089 (﷼ 5.29) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,196 (﷼ 2.28) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,699 (﷼ 3.84) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,452 (﷼ 42) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,040 (﷼ 4.20) | ﷼ 8 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,070 (﷼ 2.15) | - | - | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 9% cheaper than in Ta'if (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,982,350 (﷼ 2,059) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,078,740 (﷼ 1,121) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$300,263 (﷼ 312) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,235,390 (﷼ 1,283) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$739,966 (﷼ 769) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$212,927 (﷼ 221) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$76,560 (﷼ 80) | ﷼ 160 | - 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,060,840 (﷼ 1,102) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$350,398 (﷼ 364) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,063 (﷼ 15) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,111 (﷼ 9) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Ta'if (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,843 (﷼ 169) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$108,684 (﷼ 113) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$232,402 (﷼ 241) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$171,940 (﷼ 179) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 10% more expensive than in Ta'if (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$72,459,200 (﷼ 75,279) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,143 (﷼ 3.27) | ﷼ 1.48 | + 121% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$109,230 (﷼ 113) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$44,845 (﷼ 47) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Ta'if (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,789 (﷼ 18) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$16,004 (﷼ 17) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$69,186 (﷼ 72) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$15,876 (﷼ 16) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,248 (﷼ 12) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,897 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 17 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,574 (﷼ 7) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,476 (﷼ 4.65) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$19,587 (﷼ 20) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 18% cheaper than in Ta'if (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$27,072 (﷼ 28) | ﷼ 101 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,347 (﷼ 22) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$84,740 (﷼ 88) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$78,425 (﷼ 81) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,401 (﷼ 23) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,803 (﷼ 7) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,584 (﷼ 3.72) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,589,790 (﷼ 1,652) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$173 (﷼ 0.18) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,929 (﷼ 115) | ﷼ 150 | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,892 (﷼ 5.08) | ﷼ 17 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 6% cheaper than in Ta'if (Saudi Arabia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ﷼ 6,700 in Ta'if you would need to make just about ﷼ 6,285 (COL$6,049,181) in Barranquilla.
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