Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia vs Tampere, Finland
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Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 60% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,795 (€4.55) | €11 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$15,733 (€3.61) | €8 | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,251 (€1.66) | €5.48 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,745 (€0.63) | €1.01 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,158 (€1.18) | €2.30 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,099 (€0.71) | €2.92 | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,792 (€2.02) | €5.47 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,089 (€1.17) | €2.19 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,196 (€0.50) | €1.01 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,699 (€0.85) | €2.13 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,452 (€9) | €14 | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,040 (€0.93) | €2.78 | - 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,070 (€0.48) | €1.49 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 63% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,982,350 (€455) | €1,464 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,078,740 (€248) | €961 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$300,263 (€69) | €94 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,235,390 (€284) | €810 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$739,966 (€170) | €606 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$212,927 (€49) | €64 | - 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$76,560 (€18) | €18 | - 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,060,840 (€244) | €438 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$350,398 (€80) | €85 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,063 (€3.23) | €8 | - 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,111 (€2.09) | €30 | - 93% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 36% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,843 (€37) | €76 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$108,684 (€25) | €30 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$232,402 (€53) | €81 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$171,940 (€39) | €111 | - 65% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 50% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$72,459,200 (€16,637) | €29,200 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,502 (€0.57) | €1.47 | - 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$109,230 (€25) | €49 | - 49% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$40,221 (€9) | €22 | - 58% | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 51% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,789 (€4.08) | €5.50 | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$16,004 (€3.67) | €16 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$69,186 (€16) | €73 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$15,876 (€3.65) | €4.74 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,248 (€2.58) | €3.04 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,897 (€2.96) | €3.19 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,574 (€1.51) | €1.60 | - 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,476 (€1.03) | €2.19 | - 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$19,587 (€4.50) | €24 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 66% | |||
Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 66% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$27,072 (€6) | €43 | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,347 (€4.90) | €25 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$84,740 (€19) | €79 | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$78,425 (€18) | €77 | - 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,401 (€5.14) | €9 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,803 (€1.56) | €4.04 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,584 (€0.82) | €5.35 | - 85% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,589,790 (€365) | €448 | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$173 (€0.04) | €0.07 | - 45% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,929 (€25) | €53 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,892 (€1.12) | €6 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 58% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,200 in Tampere you would need to make just about €1,785 (COL$7,772,394) in Barranquilla.
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