- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Peru
- Barranquilla
- Lima
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Barranquilla (Colombia) and Lima (Peru)
| Food | 7% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 7% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | COL$8,571 (S/. 12.26) | S/. 13.91 | 12% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$13,714 (S/. 19.62) | S/. 14.16 | 39% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | COL$4,757 (S/. 6.81) | S/. 6.98 | 2% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,000 (S/. 2.86) | S/. 3.66 | 22% |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$3,383 (S/. 4.84) | S/. 5.04 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,320 (S/. 3.32) | S/. 3.09 | 8% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$4,614 (S/. 6.60) | S/. 9.59 | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,621 (S/. 6.61) | S/. 3.92 | 69% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,636 (S/. 3.77) | S/. 3.24 | 16% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | COL$1,600 (S/. 2.29) | S/. 3.55 | 36% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$30,250 (S/. 43) | S/. 32 | 35% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,056 (S/. 4.37) | S/. 5.17 | 15% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,988 (S/. 2.84) | S/. 1.61 | 76% |
| Housing | 20% | ||
| Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 20% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | COL$1,271,430 (S/. 1,819) | S/. 2,395 | 24% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$335,833 (S/. 480) | S/. 229 | 110% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | COL$65,571 (S/. 94) | S/. 191 | 51% |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,300,000 (S/. 1,860) | S/. 1,935 | 4% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | COL$254,143 (S/. 364) | S/. 326 | 12% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$11,760 (S/. 16.83) | S/. 9.73 | 73% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$3,960 (S/. 5.67) | S/. 10.35 | 45% |
| Clothes | 20% | ||
| Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 20% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | COL$184,286 (S/. 264) | S/. 159 | 66% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | COL$130,571 (S/. 187) | S/. 161 | 16% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | COL$176,143 (S/. 252) | S/. 250 | 1% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | COL$128,571 (S/. 184) | S/. 191 | 4% |
| Transportation | 50% | ||
| Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 50% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$55,555,600 (S/. 79,486) | S/. 49,057 | 62% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,289 (S/. 4.71) | S/. 4.07 | 16% |
| monthly ticket public transport | COL$78,571 (S/. 112) | S/. 71 | 59% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | COL$36,997 (S/. 53) | S/. 28 | 91% |
| Personal Care | 39% | ||
| Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 39% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | COL$10,143 (S/. 14.51) | S/. 10.60 | 37% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$18,482 (S/. 26) | S/. 17.77 | 49% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$7,900 (S/. 11.30) | S/. 9.73 | 16% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,378 (S/. 14.85) | S/. 14.46 | 3% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,467 (S/. 10.68) | S/. 4.04 | 164% |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,520 (S/. 7.90) | S/. 4.53 | 74% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$10,429 (S/. 14.92) | S/. 25 | 41% |
| Entertainment | 17% | ||
| Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 17% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$45,286 (S/. 65) | S/. 70 | 8% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$19,429 (S/. 28) | S/. 30 | 7% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$97,857 (S/. 140) | S/. 134 | 5% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | COL$110,000 (S/. 157) | S/. 152 | 4% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$14,286 (S/. 20) | S/. 17.68 | 16% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,500 (S/. 6.44) | S/. 9.03 | 29% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | COL$3,500 (S/. 5.01) | S/. 8.71 | 43% |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$367,143 (S/. 525) | S/. 478 | 10% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$261 (S/. 0.37) | S/. 0.83 | 55% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | COL$100,000 (S/. 143) | S/. 200 | 28% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | COL$3,633 (S/. 5.20) | S/. 5.91 | 12% |
| TOTAL | 5% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,486 prices entered by 279 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 5% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 13,134
(COL$9,179,660)
in Barranquilla
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
S/. 12,500
in Lima.