Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia vs Wa, Ghana
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Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 13% more expensive than in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,795 (GH₵32) | GH₵9 | + 252% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,767 (GH₵28) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,068 (GH₵11) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,600 (GH₵4.16) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,078 (GH₵8) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,099 (GH₵4.96) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$9,062 (GH₵15) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,089 (GH₵8) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,417 (GH₵3.87) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,448 (GH₵5.52) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,452 (GH₵65) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,398 (GH₵7) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,070 (GH₵3.32) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,010,630 (GH₵3,220) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,037,440 (GH₵1,662) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$322,532 (GH₵517) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,235,390 (GH₵1,979) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$784,076 (GH₵1,256) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$224,489 (GH₵360) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$78,440 (GH₵126) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,137,930 (GH₵1,823) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$350,398 (GH₵561) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,063 (GH₵23) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,111 (GH₵15) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,843 (GH₵261) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$108,684 (GH₵174) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$232,402 (GH₵372) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$171,940 (GH₵275) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$72,459,200 (GH₵116,051) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,502 (GH₵4.01) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$111,722 (GH₵179) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$39,612 (GH₵63) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,789 (GH₵28) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$16,004 (GH₵26) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$69,186 (GH₵111) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$15,876 (GH₵25) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,155 (GH₵18) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,897 (GH₵21) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,574 (GH₵11) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,732 (GH₵8) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$19,587 (GH₵31) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$27,072 (GH₵43) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,911 (GH₵35) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$84,740 (GH₵136) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$78,425 (GH₵126) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,401 (GH₵36) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,803 (GH₵11) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,450 (GH₵5.53) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,589,790 (GH₵2,546) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$173 (GH₵0.28) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,929 (GH₵178) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,892 (GH₵8) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 13% |

These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 13% more expensive than in Wa (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵12,387 (COL$7,734,020) in Barranquilla to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵11,000 in Wa.
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