Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia vs Aarhus, Denmark
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| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 62% cheaper than in Aarhus (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) | kr76 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,196 (kr15) | kr36 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,990 (kr6) | kr9 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,203 (kr11) | kr27 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,156 (kr6) | kr19 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,475 (kr17) | kr47 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,119 (kr10) | kr16 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,030 (kr4.10) | kr11 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,548 (kr7) | kr10 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$38,334 (kr78) | kr73 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,376 (kr7) | kr20 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,221 (kr4.49) | kr12 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 59% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,870,680 (kr3,783) | kr11,838 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,189,570 (kr2,405) | kr10,086 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$444,391 (kr899) | kr890 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,293,390 (kr2,615) | kr7,626 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$694,222 (kr1,404) | kr5,660 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$299,511 (kr606) | kr821 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$70,156 (kr142) | kr160 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,066,720 (kr2,157) | kr3,229 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$286,146 (kr579) | kr861 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$12,585 (kr25) | kr72 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$29,723 (kr60) | kr158 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 45% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$126,892 (kr257) | kr804 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$121,666 (kr246) | kr316 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$233,916 (kr473) | kr945 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$143,936 (kr291) | kr1,033 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 54% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$50,211,000 (kr101,533) | kr234,508 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,243 (kr7) | kr11 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$103,815 (kr210) | kr504 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$46,382 (kr94) | kr176 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 42% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,708 (kr30) | kr45 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$22,850 (kr46) | kr121 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$80,998 (kr164) | kr449 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$15,622 (kr32) | kr39 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,557 (kr25) | kr31 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,699 (kr26) | kr30 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,210 (kr11) | kr10 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,055 (kr12) | kr15 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$14,488 (kr29) | kr244 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 62% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$37,548 (kr76) | kr427 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$22,685 (kr46) | kr211 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$82,228 (kr166) | kr623 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$85,774 (kr173) | kr629 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,778 (kr42) | kr80 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,797 (kr14) | kr41 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,908 (kr12) | kr43 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,583,220 (kr3,201) | kr3,794 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$190 (kr0.38) | kr0.98 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$108,479 (kr219) | kr246 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,632 (kr9) | kr43 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 57% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr36,000 in Aarhus you would need to make just about kr15,378 (COL$7,604,680) in Barranquilla.
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