Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 63% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,795 (kr35) | kr136 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$15,733 (kr28) | kr67 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,117 (kr13) | kr29 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,745 (kr4.86) | kr8 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,158 (kr9) | kr26 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,099 (kr5.49) | kr22 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,792 (kr16) | kr63 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,089 (kr9) | kr18 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,196 (kr3.89) | kr10 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,699 (kr7) | kr11 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,452 (kr72) | kr79 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,040 (kr7) | kr19 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,070 (kr3.67) | kr11 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 60% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,982,350 (kr3,513) | kr8,536 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,078,740 (kr1,912) | kr5,788 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$300,263 (kr532) | kr1,220 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,235,390 (kr2,189) | kr5,337 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$739,966 (kr1,311) | kr3,926 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$212,927 (kr377) | kr1,589 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$76,560 (kr136) | kr188 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,060,840 (kr1,880) | kr3,570 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$350,398 (kr621) | kr710 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,063 (kr25) | kr57 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$23,320 (kr41) | kr154 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 47% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,843 (kr289) | kr786 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$108,684 (kr193) | kr244 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$232,402 (kr412) | kr727 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$171,940 (kr305) | kr1,206 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 55% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$69,045,800 (kr122,349) | kr301,099 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,143 (kr5.57) | kr10 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$109,230 (kr194) | kr386 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$44,845 (kr79) | kr255 | - 69% | |
| 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$17,789 (kr32) | kr58 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$16,004 (kr28) | kr73 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$69,186 (kr123) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$15,876 (kr28) | kr58 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,248 (kr20) | kr28 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,897 (kr23) | kr29 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,574 (kr12) | kr13 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,476 (kr8) | kr16 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$19,587 (kr35) | kr176 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 64% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$27,072 (kr48) | kr344 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,347 (kr38) | kr191 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$84,740 (kr150) | kr475 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$78,425 (kr139) | kr616 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,401 (kr40) | kr77 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,803 (kr12) | kr41 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,584 (kr6) | kr33 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,589,790 (kr2,817) | kr3,258 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$173 (kr0.31) | kr0.93 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,929 (kr197) | kr230 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,892 (kr9) | kr42 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 591 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 58% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr28,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr11,807 (COL$6,663,035) in Barranquilla.
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