Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 16% more expensive than in Baia Mare (Romania)
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Food | ||||
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Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Baia Mare (Romania) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$37,664 (45 lei) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$25,729 (30 lei) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,794 (13 lei) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,825 (5.71 lei) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | COL$9,512 (11 lei) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,628 (5.48 lei) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,771 (14 lei) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,172 (7 lei) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,429 (4.06 lei) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,426 (4.06 lei) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$37,377 (44 lei) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,551 (8 lei) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,747 (5.62 lei) | - | - | |
Housing | + 46% | |||
Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 46% more expensive than in Baia Mare (Romania) | ||||
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Barranquilla | Baia Mare | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,517,650 (2,981 lei) | 1,465 lei | + 103% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,663,850 (1,970 lei) | 1,210 lei | + 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$514,925 (610 lei) | 697 lei | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,530,990 (1,813 lei) | 981 lei | + 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$949,653 (1,124 lei) | 663 lei | + 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$362,931 (430 lei) | 363 lei | + 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$82,116 (97 lei) | 37 lei | + 164% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,400,680 (1,658 lei) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$264,515 (313 lei) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$17,685 (21 lei) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$16,468 (19 lei) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Baia Mare (Romania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$152,909 (181 lei) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$136,266 (161 lei) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$334,325 (396 lei) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$222,083 (263 lei) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Baia Mare (Romania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$76,448,800 (90,506 lei) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,595 (4.26 lei) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$164,897 (195 lei) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$25,475 (30 lei) | 23 lei | + 34% | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Baia Mare (Romania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$30,158 (36 lei) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$31,261 (37 lei) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$136,823 (162 lei) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$30,860 (37 lei) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,014 (13 lei) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,871 (18 lei) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,876 (5.77 lei) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,468 (5.29 lei) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$24,448 (29 lei) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Baia Mare (Romania) | ||||
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Barranquilla | Baia Mare | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$53,632 (63 lei) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$35,105 (42 lei) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$121,752 (144 lei) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$142,361 (169 lei) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,886 (29 lei) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$12,247 (14 lei) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,630 (5.48 lei) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,037,010 (2,412 lei) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$229 (0.27 lei) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,538 (131 lei) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$10,946 (13 lei) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 16% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 366 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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