Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 16% cheaper than in Talca (Chile)
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| Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 17% cheaper than in Talca (Chile) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Barranquilla (Colombia) | Talca (Chile) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| COL$19,795 (CH$3,853) | CH$4,097 | 6% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| COL$17,767 (CH$3,458) | CH$4,101 | 16% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| COL$7,068 (CH$1,376) | CH$1,419 | 3% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| COL$2,600 (CH$506) | CH$769 | 34% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| COL$5,078 (CH$988) | CH$2,172 | 55% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| COL$3,099 (CH$603) | CH$891 | 32% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| COL$9,062 (CH$1,764) | CH$3,138 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| COL$5,089 (CH$990) | CH$876 | 13% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| COL$2,417 (CH$470) | CH$795 | 41% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| COL$3,448 (CH$671) | CH$972 | 31% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| COL$40,452 (CH$7,873) | CH$3,334 | 136% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| COL$4,398 (CH$856) | CH$1,385 | 38% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| COL$2,070 (CH$403) | CH$358 | 13% |
| Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 20% cheaper than in Talca (Chile) | ||
| Barranquilla (Colombia) | Talca (Chile) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| COL$2,010,630 (CH$391,321) | CH$469,553 | 17% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| COL$1,037,440 (CH$201,913) | CH$350,412 | 42% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| COL$322,532 (CH$62,773) | CH$57,577 | 9% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| COL$1,235,390 (CH$240,439) | CH$332,647 | 28% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| COL$784,076 (CH$152,602) | CH$134,907 | 13% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| COL$224,489 (CH$43,691) | CH$28,299 | 54% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| COL$78,440 (CH$15,266) | CH$17,685 | 14% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| COL$1,137,930 (CH$221,471) | CH$185,581 | 19% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$350,398 (CH$68,197) | CH$60,000 | 14% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| COL$14,063 (CH$2,737) | CH$3,491 | 22% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| COL$9,111 (CH$1,773) | CH$8,779 | 80% |
| Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 10% cheaper than in Talca (Chile) | ||
| Barranquilla (Colombia) | Talca (Chile) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| COL$162,843 (CH$31,694) | CH$29,979 | 6% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| COL$108,684 (CH$21,153) | CH$19,979 | 6% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$232,402 (CH$45,232) | CH$37,167 | 22% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| COL$171,940 (CH$33,464) | CH$114,047 | 71% |
| Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 6% more expensive than in Talca (Chile) | ||
| Barranquilla (Colombia) | Talca (Chile) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| COL$72,459,200 (CH$14,102,458) | CH$8,496,910 | 66% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| COL$2,502 (CH$487) | CH$744 | 35% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| COL$111,722 (CH$21,744) | CH$23,116 | 6% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| COL$39,612 (CH$7,709) | CH$4,652 | 66% |
| Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 30% cheaper than in Talca (Chile) | ||
| Barranquilla (Colombia) | Talca (Chile) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$17,789 (CH$3,462) | CH$3,509 | 1% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| COL$16,004 (CH$3,115) | CH$5,503 | 43% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| COL$69,186 (CH$13,465) | CH$21,035 | 36% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| COL$15,876 (CH$3,090) | CH$6,000 | 49% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| COL$11,155 (CH$2,171) | CH$3,101 | 30% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| COL$12,897 (CH$2,510) | CH$3,748 | 33% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| COL$6,574 (CH$1,280) | CH$1,351 | 5% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| COL$4,732 (CH$921) | CH$1,755 | 48% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| COL$19,587 (CH$3,812) | CH$6,571 | 42% |
| Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 35% cheaper than in Talca (Chile) | ||
| Barranquilla (Colombia) | Talca (Chile) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| COL$27,072 (CH$5,269) | CH$14,980 | 65% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| COL$21,911 (CH$4,264) | CH$8,488 | 50% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| COL$84,740 (CH$16,493) | CH$15,000 | 10% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| COL$78,425 (CH$15,264) | CH$17,485 | 13% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| COL$22,401 (CH$4,360) | CH$4,503 | 3% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| COL$6,803 (CH$1,324) | CH$3,252 | 59% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| COL$3,450 (CH$672) | CH$1,396 | 52% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| COL$1,589,790 (CH$309,415) | CH$450,000 | 31% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| COL$173 (CH$34) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| COL$110,929 (CH$21,590) | CH$36,598 | 41% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| COL$4,892 (CH$952) | CH$3,652 | 74% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require CH$1,370,000 in Talca you would need to make just about CH$1,146,439 (COL$5,890,468) in Barranquilla.