Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 44% cheaper than in Taranto (Italy)
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| Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 51% cheaper than in Taranto (Italy) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Barranquilla (Colombia) | Taranto (Italy) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| COL$19,795 (€4.55) | €12 | 63% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| COL$17,767 (€4.08) | €8 | 49% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| COL$7,068 (€1.62) | €3.44 | 53% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| COL$2,600 (€0.60) | €1.24 | 52% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| COL$5,078 (€1.17) | €3.14 | 63% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| COL$3,099 (€0.71) | €1.90 | 63% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| COL$9,062 (€2.08) | €6 | 67% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| COL$5,089 (€1.17) | €1.80 | 35% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| COL$2,417 (€0.55) | €1.67 | 67% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| COL$3,448 (€0.79) | €1.03 | 23% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| COL$40,452 (€9) | €4.89 | 90% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| COL$4,398 (€1.01) | €1.82 | 45% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| COL$2,070 (€0.48) | €0.84 | 44% |
| Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 39% cheaper than in Taranto (Italy) | ||
| Barranquilla (Colombia) | Taranto (Italy) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| COL$2,010,630 (€462) | €604 | 24% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| COL$1,037,440 (€238) | €470 | 49% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| COL$322,532 (€74) | €96 | 23% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| COL$1,235,390 (€284) | €510 | 44% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| COL$784,076 (€180) | €400 | 55% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| COL$224,489 (€52) | €87 | 41% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| COL$78,440 (€18) | €24 | 26% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| COL$1,137,930 (€261) | €412 | 37% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$350,398 (€80) | €177 | 54% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| COL$14,063 (€3.23) | €5.25 | 38% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| COL$9,111 (€2.09) | €8 | 74% |
| Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 42% cheaper than in Taranto (Italy) | ||
| Barranquilla (Colombia) | Taranto (Italy) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| COL$162,843 (€37) | €88 | 58% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| COL$108,684 (€25) | €36 | 30% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$232,402 (€53) | €79 | 32% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| COL$171,940 (€39) | €90 | 56% |
| Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 32% cheaper than in Taranto (Italy) | ||
| Barranquilla (Colombia) | Taranto (Italy) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| COL$72,459,200 (€16,638) | €22,563 | 26% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| COL$2,502 (€0.57) | €1.57 | 63% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| COL$110,453 (€25) | €32 | 21% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| COL$39,612 (€9) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 39% cheaper than in Taranto (Italy) | ||
| Barranquilla (Colombia) | Taranto (Italy) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$17,789 (€4.08) | €9 | 54% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| COL$16,004 (€3.67) | €7 | 48% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| COL$69,186 (€16) | €53 | 70% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| COL$15,876 (€3.65) | €3.17 | 15% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| COL$11,155 (€2.56) | €2.63 | 2% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| COL$12,897 (€2.96) | €2.70 | 10% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| COL$6,574 (€1.51) | €2.00 | 25% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| COL$4,732 (€1.09) | €1.74 | 38% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| COL$19,587 (€4.50) | €12 | 63% |
| Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 60% cheaper than in Taranto (Italy) | ||
| Barranquilla (Colombia) | Taranto (Italy) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| COL$27,072 (€6) | €23 | 73% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| COL$21,911 (€5.03) | €15 | 66% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| COL$84,740 (€19) | €47 | 59% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| COL$78,425 (€18) | €52 | 65% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| COL$22,401 (€5.14) | €5.86 | 12% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| COL$6,803 (€1.56) | €1.26 | 24% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| COL$3,450 (€0.79) | €4.00 | 80% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| COL$1,589,790 (€365) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| COL$173 (€0.04) | €0.35 | 89% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| COL$110,929 (€25) | €48 | 47% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| COL$4,892 (€1.12) | €5.13 | 78% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,900 in Taranto you would need to make just about €1,069 (COL$4,657,089) in Barranquilla.