Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 40% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan)
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| Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 45% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Barranquilla (Colombia) | Takasaki (Japan) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| COL$19,795 (¥593) | ¥867 | 32% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| COL$17,767 (¥532) | ¥667 | 20% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| COL$7,068 (¥212) | ¥350 | 39% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| COL$2,600 (¥78) | ¥136 | 43% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| COL$5,078 (¥152) | ¥240 | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| COL$3,099 (¥93) | ¥400 | 77% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| COL$9,062 (¥272) | ¥656 | 59% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| COL$5,089 (¥152) | ¥700 | 78% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| COL$2,417 (¥72) | ¥250 | 71% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| COL$3,448 (¥103) | - | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| COL$40,452 (¥1,212) | ¥1,500 | 19% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| COL$4,398 (¥132) | ¥240 | 45% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| COL$2,070 (¥62) | ¥146 | 58% |
| Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 59% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||
| Barranquilla (Colombia) | Takasaki (Japan) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| COL$2,010,630 (¥60,250) | ¥126,011 | 52% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| COL$1,037,440 (¥31,088) | ¥75,942 | 59% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| COL$322,532 (¥9,665) | ¥20,058 | 52% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| COL$1,235,390 (¥37,020) | ¥80,000 | 54% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| COL$784,076 (¥23,495) | ¥60,000 | 61% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| COL$224,489 (¥6,727) | ¥15,000 | 55% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| COL$78,440 (¥2,351) | ¥6,370 | 63% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| COL$1,137,930 (¥34,099) | ¥130,000 | 74% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$350,398 (¥10,500) | ¥15,000 | 30% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| COL$14,063 (¥421) | ¥900 | 53% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| COL$9,111 (¥273) | ¥2,000 | 86% |
| Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 16% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||
| Barranquilla (Colombia) | Takasaki (Japan) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| COL$162,843 (¥4,880) | - | - |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| COL$108,684 (¥3,257) | ¥4,000 | 19% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$232,402 (¥6,964) | - | - |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| COL$171,940 (¥5,152) | ¥12,000 | 57% |
| Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 11% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||
| Barranquilla (Colombia) | Takasaki (Japan) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| COL$72,459,200 (¥2,171,301) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| COL$2,502 (¥75) | ¥146 | 49% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| COL$111,722 (¥3,348) | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| COL$39,612 (¥1,187) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 6% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||
| Barranquilla (Colombia) | Takasaki (Japan) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$17,789 (¥533) | - | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| COL$16,004 (¥480) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| COL$69,186 (¥2,073) | ¥950 | 118% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| COL$15,876 (¥476) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| COL$11,155 (¥334) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| COL$12,897 (¥386) | ¥350 | 10% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| COL$6,574 (¥197) | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| COL$4,732 (¥142) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| COL$19,587 (¥587) | - | - |
| Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 49% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||
| Barranquilla (Colombia) | Takasaki (Japan) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| COL$27,072 (¥811) | ¥7,000 | 88% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| COL$21,911 (¥657) | ¥2,800 | 77% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| COL$84,740 (¥2,539) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| COL$78,425 (¥2,350) | ¥1,800 | 31% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| COL$22,401 (¥671) | ¥500 | 34% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| COL$6,803 (¥204) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| COL$3,450 (¥103) | ¥600 | 83% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| COL$1,589,790 (¥47,639) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| COL$173 (¥5) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| COL$110,929 (¥3,324) | ¥9,800 | 66% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| COL$4,892 (¥147) | - | - |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ¥350,000 in Takasaki you would need to make just about ¥208,393 (COL$6,954,352) in Barranquilla.