Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Szeged (Hungary)
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| Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Barranquilla | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$28,813 (2,217 Ft) | 2,168 Ft | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$20,688 (1,592 Ft) | 1,565 Ft | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$12,004 (924 Ft) | 722 Ft | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,978 (306 Ft) | 346 Ft | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$10,511 (809 Ft) | 767 Ft | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,744 (288 Ft) | 936 Ft | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$9,706 (747 Ft) | 1,559 Ft | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,384 (491 Ft) | 465 Ft | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,274 (329 Ft) | 305 Ft | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,918 (225 Ft) | 295 Ft | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$38,870 (2,991 Ft) | 1,156 Ft | + 159% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,489 (345 Ft) | 472 Ft | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,406 (262 Ft) | 185 Ft | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 23% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Barranquilla | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,516,830 (193,663 Ft) | 158,234 Ft | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,620,040 (124,657 Ft) | 87,157 Ft | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$416,851 (32,076 Ft) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,632,250 (125,597 Ft) | 81,243 Ft | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$994,864 (76,552 Ft) | 50,655 Ft | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$280,741 (21,602 Ft) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$113,579 (8,740 Ft) | 3,506 Ft | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,263,050 (97,188 Ft) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$319,056 (24,550 Ft) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,640 (1,665 Ft) | 3,057 Ft | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,447 (881 Ft) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 9% cheaper than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Barranquilla | Szeged | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$182,863 (14,071 Ft) | 19,084 Ft | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$115,402 (8,880 Ft) | 9,758 Ft | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$305,199 (23,484 Ft) | 21,493 Ft | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$216,885 (16,689 Ft) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Barranquilla | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$76,743,100 (5,905,164 Ft) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,717 (209 Ft) | 464 Ft | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$119,189 (9,171 Ft) | 7,157 Ft | + 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$43,410 (3,340 Ft) | 4,451 Ft | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Barranquilla | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$23,106 (1,778 Ft) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$31,430 (2,418 Ft) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$127,667 (9,824 Ft) | 11,746 Ft | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$16,456 (1,266 Ft) | 1,039 Ft | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,193 (861 Ft) | 780 Ft | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$13,766 (1,059 Ft) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,590 (430 Ft) | 399 Ft | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,560 (351 Ft) | 425 Ft | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$22,673 (1,745 Ft) | 1,872 Ft | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 9% cheaper than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Barranquilla | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$52,262 (4,021 Ft) | 5,199 Ft | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,969 (2,229 Ft) | 2,887 Ft | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$157,141 (12,092 Ft) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$137,529 (10,582 Ft) | 7,668 Ft | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$28,648 (2,204 Ft) | 1,310 Ft | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,516 (578 Ft) | 482 Ft | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,927 (456 Ft) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,765,380 (135,841 Ft) | 152,980 Ft | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$151 (12 Ft) | 36 Ft | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$122,657 (9,438 Ft) | 7,867 Ft | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,019 (540 Ft) | 1,103 Ft | - 51% | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 454 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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