Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia vs Tampico, Mexico
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 19% cheaper than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,795 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 182 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$15,733 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 107 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,251 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 72 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,745 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,158 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 30 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,099 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 16 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,792 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 38 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,089 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 36 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,196 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 21 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,699 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 19 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,452 (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 159 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,040 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 27 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,070 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 13 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 9% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,982,350 (Mex$ 11,340) | Mex$ 6,922 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,078,740 (Mex$ 6,171) | Mex$ 5,114 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$300,263 (Mex$ 1,718) | Mex$ 1,602 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,235,390 (Mex$ 7,067) | Mex$ 8,746 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$739,966 (Mex$ 4,233) | Mex$ 4,651 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$212,927 (Mex$ 1,218) | Mex$ 1,742 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$76,560 (Mex$ 438) | Mex$ 372 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,060,840 (Mex$ 6,069) | Mex$ 7,827 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$350,398 (Mex$ 2,004) | Mex$ 1,778 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,063 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 64 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,111 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 46 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,843 (Mex$ 932) | Mex$ 682 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$108,684 (Mex$ 622) | Mex$ 716 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$232,402 (Mex$ 1,329) | Mex$ 1,291 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$171,940 (Mex$ 984) | Mex$ 1,132 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 36% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$72,459,200 (Mex$ 414,508) | Mex$ 211,511 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,143 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 16 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$109,230 (Mex$ 625) | Mex$ 498 | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$40,221 (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 226 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 34% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,789 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 52 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$16,004 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 106 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$69,186 (Mex$ 396) | Mex$ 512 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$15,876 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 79 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,248 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 32 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,897 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 47 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,574 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 25 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,476 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 22 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$19,587 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 109 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 9% cheaper than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$27,072 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 278 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,347 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 131 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$84,740 (Mex$ 485) | Mex$ 547 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$78,425 (Mex$ 449) | Mex$ 576 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,401 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 81 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,803 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 45 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,584 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 28 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,589,790 (Mex$ 9,094) | Mex$ 7,685 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$173 (Mex$ 0.99) | Mex$ 2.04 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,929 (Mex$ 635) | Mex$ 452 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,892 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 51 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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