Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia vs Tete, Mozambique
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,795 (406 MT) | 250 MT | + 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$15,733 (323 MT) | 750 MT | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,251 (149 MT) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,745 (56 MT) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,158 (106 MT) | 76 MT | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,099 (64 MT) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,792 (181 MT) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,089 (104 MT) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,196 (45 MT) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,699 (76 MT) | 50 MT | + 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,452 (830 MT) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,040 (83 MT) | 80 MT | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,070 (43 MT) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,982,350 (40,696 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,078,740 (22,146 MT) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$300,263 (6,164 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,235,390 (25,362 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$739,966 (15,191 MT) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$212,927 (4,371 MT) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$76,560 (1,572 MT) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,060,840 (21,778 MT) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$350,398 (7,193 MT) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,063 (289 MT) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,111 (187 MT) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,843 (3,343 MT) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$108,684 (2,231 MT) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$232,402 (4,771 MT) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$171,940 (3,530 MT) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$72,459,200 (1,487,538 MT) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,502 (51 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$109,230 (2,242 MT) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$40,221 (826 MT) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 14% more expensive than in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,789 (365 MT) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$16,004 (329 MT) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$69,186 (1,420 MT) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$15,876 (326 MT) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,248 (231 MT) | 150 MT | + 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,897 (265 MT) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,574 (135 MT) | 120 MT | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,476 (92 MT) | 35 MT | + 163% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$19,587 (402 MT) | 100 MT | + 302% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 6% cheaper than in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$27,072 (556 MT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,347 (438 MT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$84,740 (1,740 MT) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$78,425 (1,610 MT) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,401 (460 MT) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,803 (140 MT) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,584 (74 MT) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,589,790 (32,637 MT) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$173 (3.54 MT) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,929 (2,277 MT) | 3,500 MT | - 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,892 (100 MT) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 2% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 133,000 MT in Tete you would need to make just about 129,865 MT (COL$6,325,842) in Barranquilla.
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