Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia vs Tai'an, China
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 11% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,795 (35元) | 25元 | + 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$15,733 (28元) | 32元 | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,251 (13元) | 8元 | + 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,745 (4.88元) | 13元 | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,158 (9元) | 7元 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,099 (5.51元) | 7元 | - 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,792 (16元) | 35元 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,089 (9元) | 7元 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,196 (3.90元) | 7元 | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,699 (7元) | 4.70元 | + 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,452 (72元) | 73元 | - 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,040 (7元) | 14元 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,070 (3.68元) | 7元 | - 50% | |
Housing | + 67% | |||
Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 67% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,982,350 (3,522元) | 1,461元 | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,078,740 (1,916元) | 1,200元 | + 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$300,263 (533元) | 471元 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,235,390 (2,195元) | 1,500元 | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$739,966 (1,315元) | 700元 | + 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$212,927 (378元) | 200元 | + 89% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$76,560 (136元) | 51元 | + 169% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,060,840 (1,885元) | 2,285元 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$350,398 (622元) | 657元 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,063 (25元) | 44元 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,111 (16元) | 25元 | - 35% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 14% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,843 (289元) | 316元 | - 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$108,684 (193元) | 234元 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$232,402 (413元) | 423元 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$171,940 (305元) | 405元 | - 25% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 11% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$72,459,200 (128,724元) | 250,728元 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,502 (4.44元) | 7元 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$109,230 (194元) | 85元 | + 128% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$40,221 (71元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 32% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,789 (32元) | 33元 | - 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$16,004 (28元) | 12元 | + 137% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$69,186 (123元) | 400元 | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$15,876 (28元) | 21元 | + 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,248 (20元) | 38元 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,897 (23元) | 26元 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,574 (12元) | 11元 | + 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,476 (8元) | 13元 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$19,587 (35元) | 15元 | + 132% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 50% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$27,072 (48元) | 62元 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,347 (38元) | 43元 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$84,740 (151元) | 1,000元 | - 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$78,425 (139元) | 400元 | - 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,401 (40元) | 50元 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,803 (12元) | 32元 | - 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,584 (6元) | 20元 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,589,790 (2,824元) | 4,000元 | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$173 (0.31元) | 0.32元 | - 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,929 (197元) | 486元 | - 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,892 (9元) | 18元 | - 51% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 4,600元 in Tai'an you would need to make just about 4,076元 (COL$2,294,369) in Barranquilla.
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