Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia vs Windhoek, Namibia
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Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 42% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,795 (79 N$) | 155 N$ | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,767 (71 N$) | 71 N$ | + 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,068 (28 N$) | 68 N$ | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,600 (10 N$) | 21 N$ | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,078 (20 N$) | 35 N$ | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,099 (12 N$) | 25 N$ | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$9,062 (36 N$) | 89 N$ | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,089 (20 N$) | 27 N$ | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,417 (10 N$) | 56 N$ | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,448 (14 N$) | 25 N$ | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,452 (162 N$) | 140 N$ | + 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,398 (18 N$) | 21 N$ | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,070 (8 N$) | 11 N$ | - 22% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 64% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,010,630 (8,055 N$) | 19,335 N$ | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,037,440 (4,156 N$) | 15,683 N$ | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$322,532 (1,292 N$) | 4,781 N$ | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,235,390 (4,949 N$) | 13,913 N$ | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$784,076 (3,141 N$) | 7,746 N$ | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$224,489 (899 N$) | 759 N$ | + 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$78,440 (314 N$) | 1,168 N$ | - 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,137,930 (4,559 N$) | 5,371 N$ | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$350,398 (1,404 N$) | 2,479 N$ | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,063 (56 N$) | 87 N$ | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,111 (36 N$) | 142 N$ | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 21% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,843 (652 N$) | 758 N$ | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$108,684 (435 N$) | 460 N$ | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$232,402 (931 N$) | 1,284 N$ | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$171,940 (689 N$) | 2,111 N$ | - 67% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 16% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$72,459,200 (290,280 N$) | 286,294 N$ | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,502 (10 N$) | 14 N$ | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$110,453 (442 N$) | 294 N$ | + 51% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$39,612 (159 N$) | 103 N$ | + 55% | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 27% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,789 (71 N$) | 59 N$ | + 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$16,004 (64 N$) | 251 N$ | - 74% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$69,186 (277 N$) | 512 N$ | - 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$15,876 (64 N$) | 44 N$ | + 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,155 (45 N$) | 27 N$ | + 66% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,897 (52 N$) | 48 N$ | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,574 (26 N$) | 42 N$ | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,732 (19 N$) | 29 N$ | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$19,587 (78 N$) | 161 N$ | - 51% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 46% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$27,072 (108 N$) | 389 N$ | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,911 (88 N$) | 124 N$ | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$84,740 (339 N$) | 1,183 N$ | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$78,425 (314 N$) | 508 N$ | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,401 (90 N$) | 56 N$ | + 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,803 (27 N$) | 36 N$ | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,450 (14 N$) | 27 N$ | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,589,790 (6,369 N$) | 11,845 N$ | - 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$173 (0.69 N$) | 1.58 N$ | - 56% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,929 (444 N$) | 635 N$ | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,892 (20 N$) | 47 N$ | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 41% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 59,000 N$ in Windhoek you would need to make just about 34,890 N$ (COL$8,709,280) in Barranquilla.
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