Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 51% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 39% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Barranquilla | Winnipeg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$41,904 (C$12) | C$18 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$22,064 (C$6) | C$13 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$13,714 (C$4.01) | C$5.53 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,399 (C$1.29) | C$1.88 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$13,400 (C$3.92) | C$4.16 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,856 (C$1.13) | C$4.64 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,837 (C$3.46) | C$9 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,262 (C$1.83) | C$3.55 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,515 (C$1.32) | C$1.94 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,419 (C$1.00) | C$3.24 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$42,610 (C$12) | C$17 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,088 (C$1.49) | C$2.41 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,096 (C$1.20) | C$1.52 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 55% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
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| Barranquilla | Winnipeg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,983,750 (C$873) | C$1,601 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,458,390 (C$427) | C$1,235 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$544,635 (C$159) | C$290 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,744,250 (C$510) | C$1,137 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$971,650 (C$284) | C$888 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$341,273 (C$100) | C$107 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$70,995 (C$21) | C$58 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,263,050 (C$370) | C$441 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$319,056 (C$93) | C$129 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$23,613 (C$7) | C$13 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,224 (C$4.16) | C$23 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 22% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
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| Barranquilla | Winnipeg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$182,863 (C$54) | C$62 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$125,628 (C$37) | C$42 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$305,199 (C$89) | C$133 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$202,633 (C$59) | C$126 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 53% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
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| Barranquilla | Winnipeg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$68,839,500 (C$20,146) | C$27,706 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,505 (C$0.73) | C$1.73 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$130,275 (C$38) | C$96 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$42,558 (C$12) | C$22 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 51% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
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| Barranquilla | Winnipeg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$23,106 (C$7) | C$9 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$31,430 (C$9) | C$33 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$107,333 (C$31) | C$109 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$16,456 (C$4.82) | C$8 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,665 (C$3.71) | C$4.42 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$13,886 (C$4.06) | C$4.56 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,590 (C$1.64) | C$2.67 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,560 (C$1.33) | C$2.36 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$52,813 (C$15) | C$28 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 61% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Barranquilla | Winnipeg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$59,921 (C$18) | C$53 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,969 (C$8) | C$25 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$157,141 (C$46) | C$155 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$161,882 (C$47) | C$96 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$32,239 (C$9) | C$9 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,516 (C$2.20) | C$4.45 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,898 (C$1.43) | C$6 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,765,380 (C$517) | C$598 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$151 (C$0.04) | C$0.43 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$113,596 (C$33) | C$54 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,019 (C$2.05) | C$15 | - 86% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 540 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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