- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Denmark
- Barranquilla
- Aalborg
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia compared to Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 56% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$13,565 (kr30) | kr123 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$16,603 (kr36) | kr67 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,990 (kr17) | kr32 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,553 (kr5.56) | kr7 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$4,816 (kr10) | kr31 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,820 (kr6) | kr19 | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,801 (kr17) | kr71 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,415 (kr12) | kr19 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,317 (kr5.05) | kr10 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,073 (kr7) | kr12 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$35,321 (kr77) | kr80 | - 4% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,871 (kr8) | kr20 | - 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,695 (kr5.87) | kr10 | - 38% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 45% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,376,340 (kr5,179) | kr8,094 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,281,680 (kr2,793) | kr5,854 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$534,378 (kr1,165) | kr1,187 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,408,640 (kr3,070) | kr4,951 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$847,628 (kr1,847) | kr3,714 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$208,842 (kr455) | kr1,360 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$74,821 (kr163) | kr193 | - 16% | |
40” flat screen TV | COL$1,229,310 (kr2,679) | kr3,664 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$259,509 (kr566) | kr716 | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,651 (kr30) | kr54 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$4,754 (kr10) | kr169 | - 94% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 21% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$148,188 (kr323) | kr788 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$146,455 (kr319) | kr222 | + 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$219,001 (kr477) | kr838 | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$165,254 (kr360) | kr1,368 | - 74% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 54% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$53,517,300 (kr116,633) | kr312,813 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,176 (kr4.74) | kr10 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$87,849 (kr191) | kr386 | - 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$45,410 (kr99) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 35% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$10,728 (kr23) | kr50 | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$19,979 (kr44) | kr73 | - 41% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$81,970 (kr179) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$16,184 (kr35) | kr58 | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,997 (kr20) | kr28 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,382 (kr23) | kr29 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,648 (kr10) | kr13 | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,838 (kr8) | kr16 | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$10,788 (kr24) | kr156 | - 85% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 56% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$43,275 (kr94) | kr335 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$22,046 (kr48) | kr189 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$86,947 (kr189) | kr466 | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$85,973 (kr187) | kr642 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$17,130 (kr37) | kr69 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,748 (kr10) | kr42 | - 75% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,362 (kr14) | kr35 | - 60% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,775,000 (kr3,868) | kr3,374 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$220 (kr0.48) | kr0.91 | - 48% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$87,466 (kr191) | kr257 | - 26% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,532 (kr10) | kr42 | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 50% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
kr23,000
in Aalborg
you would need to make just about kr11,539
(COL$5,294,683)
in Barranquilla.
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