Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia vs Tawau, Malaysia
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 18% cheaper than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,795 (RM22) | RM23 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$15,733 (RM17) | RM14 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,251 (RM8) | RM10 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,745 (RM3.05) | RM5.25 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,158 (RM5.74) | RM7 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,099 (RM3.45) | RM4.00 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,792 (RM10) | RM11 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,089 (RM5.66) | RM20 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,196 (RM2.44) | RM6.00 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,699 (RM4.11) | RM7 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,452 (RM45) | RM50 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,040 (RM4.49) | RM3.50 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,070 (RM2.30) | RM2.50 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 27% cheaper than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,982,350 (RM2,204) | RM3,000 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,078,740 (RM1,200) | RM2,400 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$300,263 (RM334) | RM303 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,235,390 (RM1,374) | RM650 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$739,966 (RM823) | RM600 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$212,927 (RM237) | RM500 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$76,560 (RM85) | RM127 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,060,840 (RM1,180) | RM2,350 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$350,398 (RM390) | RM2,000 | - 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,063 (RM16) | RM24 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,111 (RM10) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 52% cheaper than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,843 (RM181) | RM250 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$108,684 (RM121) | RM300 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$232,402 (RM258) | RM400 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$171,940 (RM191) | RM400 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 28% cheaper than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$72,459,200 (RM80,575) | RM180,000 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,502 (RM2.78) | RM2.30 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$109,230 (RM121) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$40,221 (RM45) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 15% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,789 (RM20) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$16,004 (RM18) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$69,186 (RM77) | RM45 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$15,876 (RM18) | RM20 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,248 (RM13) | RM11 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,897 (RM14) | RM8 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,574 (RM7) | RM7 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,476 (RM4.98) | RM6.00 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$19,587 (RM22) | RM10 | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 20% cheaper than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$27,072 (RM30) | RM30 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,347 (RM24) | RM21 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$84,740 (RM94) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$78,425 (RM87) | RM200 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,401 (RM25) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,803 (RM8) | RM10 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,584 (RM3.99) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,589,790 (RM1,768) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$173 (RM0.19) | RM0.15 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,929 (RM123) | RM198 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,892 (RM5.44) | RM10 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 476 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 26% cheaper than in Tawau (Malaysia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require RM9,600 in Tawau you would need to make just about RM7,145 (COL$6,425,594) in Barranquilla.
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