Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia vs Wuhan, China
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Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 14% cheaper than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,795 (36元) | 24元 | + 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,767 (32元) | 32元 | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,068 (13元) | 12元 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,600 (4.71元) | 12元 | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,078 (9元) | 14元 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,099 (5.61元) | 8元 | - 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$9,062 (16元) | 40元 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,089 (9元) | 12元 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,417 (4.37元) | 5.27元 | - 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,448 (6元) | 5.28元 | + 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,452 (73元) | 100元 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,398 (8元) | 7元 | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,070 (3.75元) | 8元 | - 52% | |
Housing | + 2% | |||
Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Wuhan (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,010,630 (3,639元) | 4,008元 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,037,440 (1,878元) | 2,539元 | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$322,532 (584元) | 272元 | + 114% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,235,390 (2,236元) | 2,620元 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$784,076 (1,419元) | 1,566元 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$224,489 (406元) | 268元 | + 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$78,440 (142元) | 97元 | + 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,137,930 (2,059元) | 2,679元 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$350,398 (634元) | 930元 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,063 (25元) | 27元 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,111 (16元) | 26元 | - 36% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 40% cheaper than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,843 (295元) | 488元 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$108,684 (197元) | 332元 | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$232,402 (421元) | 630元 | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$171,940 (311元) | 567元 | - 45% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 26% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$72,459,200 (131,140元) | 117,537元 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,502 (4.53元) | 7元 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$111,722 (202元) | 115元 | + 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$39,612 (72元) | 26元 | + 175% | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 17% cheaper than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,789 (32元) | 19元 | + 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$16,004 (29元) | 25元 | + 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$69,186 (125元) | 200元 | - 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$15,876 (29元) | 25元 | + 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,155 (20元) | 32元 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,897 (23元) | 40元 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,574 (12元) | 10元 | + 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,732 (9元) | 10元 | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$19,587 (35元) | 29元 | + 20% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 41% cheaper than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$27,072 (49元) | 86元 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,911 (40元) | 66元 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$84,740 (153元) | 652元 | - 76% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$78,425 (142元) | 180元 | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,401 (41元) | 41元 | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,803 (12元) | 33元 | - 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,450 (6元) | 22元 | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,589,790 (2,877元) | 4,238元 | - 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$173 (0.31元) | 0.30元 | + 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,929 (201元) | 363元 | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,892 (9元) | 20元 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 11,000元 in Wuhan you would need to make just about 9,975元 (COL$5,511,741) in Barranquilla.
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