Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia vs Wałbrzych, Poland
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Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 6% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,795 (21 zł) | 20 zł | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,767 (19 zł) | 17 zł | + 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,068 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,600 (2.74 zł) | 3.00 zł | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,078 (5.34 zł) | 5.00 zł | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,099 (3.26 zł) | 6.00 zł | - 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$9,062 (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,089 (5.35 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,417 (2.54 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,448 (3.63 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,452 (43 zł) | 20 zł | + 113% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,292 (4.52 zł) | 5.56 zł | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,070 (2.18 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 9% | |
Housing | + 3% | |||
Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,010,630 (2,116 zł) | 1,518 zł | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,037,440 (1,092 zł) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$322,532 (339 zł) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,235,390 (1,300 zł) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$784,076 (825 zł) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$224,489 (236 zł) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$78,440 (83 zł) | 60 zł | + 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,137,930 (1,197 zł) | 1,961 zł | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$350,398 (369 zł) | 800 zł | - 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,063 (15 zł) | 18 zł | - 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,111 (10 zł) | 20 zł | - 52% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 34% cheaper than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,843 (171 zł) | 200 zł | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$108,684 (114 zł) | 200 zł | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$232,402 (245 zł) | 300 zł | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$171,940 (181 zł) | 250 zł | - 28% | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 18% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$72,459,200 (76,250 zł) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,502 (2.63 zł) | 4.71 zł | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$111,722 (118 zł) | 50 zł | + 135% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$39,612 (42 zł) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 7% cheaper than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,789 (19 zł) | 50 zł | - 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$16,004 (17 zł) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$69,186 (73 zł) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$15,876 (17 zł) | 20 zł | - 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,155 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,897 (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,574 (7 zł) | 5.00 zł | + 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,732 (4.98 zł) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$19,587 (21 zł) | 30 zł | - 31% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 18% cheaper than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$27,072 (28 zł) | 60 zł | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,911 (23 zł) | 44 zł | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$84,740 (89 zł) | 70 zł | + 27% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$78,425 (83 zł) | 100 zł | - 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,401 (24 zł) | 18 zł | + 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,803 (7 zł) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,450 (3.63 zł) | 6.00 zł | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,589,790 (1,673 zł) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$173 (0.18 zł) | 0.40 zł | - 55% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,929 (117 zł) | 69 zł | + 70% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,892 (5.15 zł) | 20 zł | - 74% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 4,423 zł (COL$4,203,377) in Barranquilla to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,400 zł in Wałbrzych.
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