Cost of living in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 37% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States)
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| Food | + 54% | |||
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| Food in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 54% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Barrancabermeja | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$108,989 ($26) | $12 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$80,000 ($19) | $8 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,735 ($2.54) | $3.43 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$7,823 ($1.85) | $1.12 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$16,695 ($3.95) | $2.52 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$6,914 ($1.64) | $3.99 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$29,445 ($7) | $6 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$14,549 ($3.44) | $3.65 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$5,840 ($1.38) | $1.64 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$11,773 ($2.79) | $2.10 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$79,990 ($19) | $17 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$8,968 ($2.12) | $1.95 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$13,650 ($3.23) | $1.23 | + 162% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 56% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Barrancabermeja | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,960,030 ($464) | $1,159 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$960,008 ($227) | $926 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$800,000 ($189) | $196 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,360,030 ($322) | $839 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$750,184 ($178) | $613 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$435,239 ($103) | $122 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$20,871 ($4.94) | $40 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$2,499,990 ($592) | $301 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$586,386 ($139) | $90 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$69,990 ($17) | $10 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$30,000 ($7) | $12 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 105% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Barrancabermeja | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$290,892 ($69) | $50 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$499,894 ($118) | $37 | + 218% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$500,000 ($118) | $109 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$377,374 ($89) | $79 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 157% | |||
| Transportation in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 157% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$112,388,000 ($26,602) | $21,332 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,665 ($0.87) | $0.86 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$540,735 ($128) | $32 | + 294% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$85,500 ($20) | $21 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 24% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$62,604 ($15) | $5.00 | + 196% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$86,000 ($20) | $12 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$50,000 ($12) | $78 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$16,812 ($3.98) | $5.13 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$31,250 ($7) | $3.42 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$32,016 ($8) | $4.39 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$10,000 ($2.37) | $2.82 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$21,870 ($5.18) | $2.06 | + 151% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$30,000 ($7) | $15 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 9% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$113,456 ($27) | $36 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$49,115 ($12) | $25 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$150,000 ($36) | $58 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$300,000 ($71) | $58 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$43,364 ($10) | $9 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$12,000 ($2.84) | $4.39 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$10,673 ($2.53) | $5.92 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$3,489,390 ($826) | $419 | + 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$200 ($0.05) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$140,185 ($33) | $46 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$12,000 ($2.84) | $8 | - 64% | |
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TOTAL | + 37% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
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