Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 61% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$13,481 (kr27) | kr131 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$14,133 (kr29) | kr67 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,196 (kr15) | kr31 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,990 (kr6) | kr7 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,203 (kr11) | kr30 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,156 (kr6) | kr19 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,475 (kr17) | kr68 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,119 (kr10) | kr18 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,030 (kr4.10) | kr10 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,548 (kr7) | kr12 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$38,334 (kr78) | kr78 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,376 (kr7) | kr19 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,221 (kr4.49) | kr10 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 51% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,870,680 (kr3,783) | kr8,455 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,189,570 (kr2,405) | kr5,757 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$444,391 (kr899) | kr1,141 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,293,390 (kr2,615) | kr4,956 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$694,222 (kr1,404) | kr3,745 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$299,511 (kr606) | kr1,512 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$70,156 (kr142) | kr193 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,066,720 (kr2,157) | kr3,644 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$286,146 (kr579) | kr684 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$12,585 (kr25) | kr54 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$29,723 (kr60) | kr169 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 36% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$126,892 (kr257) | kr778 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$121,666 (kr246) | kr230 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$233,916 (kr473) | kr745 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$143,936 (kr291) | kr1,287 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 50% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$50,211,000 (kr101,533) | kr304,676 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,243 (kr7) | kr10 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$103,815 (kr210) | kr386 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$46,382 (kr94) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 25% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,708 (kr30) | kr50 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$22,850 (kr46) | kr73 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$80,998 (kr164) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$15,622 (kr32) | kr58 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,557 (kr25) | kr28 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,699 (kr26) | kr29 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,210 (kr11) | kr13 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,055 (kr12) | kr16 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$14,488 (kr29) | kr171 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 57% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$37,548 (kr76) | kr337 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$22,685 (kr46) | kr187 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$82,228 (kr166) | kr475 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$85,774 (kr173) | kr606 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,778 (kr42) | kr73 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,797 (kr14) | kr42 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,908 (kr12) | kr33 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,583,220 (kr3,201) | kr3,125 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$190 (kr0.38) | kr0.91 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$108,479 (kr219) | kr255 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,632 (kr9) | kr42 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 478 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 52% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr25,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr12,004 (COL$5,936,426) in Barranquilla.
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