- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- United Kingdom
- Barrancabermeja
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barrancabermeja, Colombia compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 51% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$6,854 (£1.77) | £15 | - 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$12,750 (£3.29) | £5.50 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,000 (£2.06) | £3.42 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,500 (£0.64) | £0.83 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$3,300 (£0.85) | £2.15 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,000 (£0.52) | £1.37 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$5,000 (£1.29) | £4.69 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,000 (£2.06) | £1.77 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$9,000 (£2.32) | £0.79 | + 195% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$5,000 (£1.29) | £1.64 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$30,500 (£8) | £7 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$4,000 (£1.03) | £1.76 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,000 (£0.26) | £0.79 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 46% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$900,000 (£232) | £1,307 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$750,000 (£193) | £1,091 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$225,000 (£58) | £181 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | £686 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | £568 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | £117 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | £22 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,675,000 (£432) | £356 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$300,000 (£77) | £79 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$30,000 (£8) | £8 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £12 | - | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 58% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$215,000 (£55) | £67 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$250,000 (£64) | £32 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$300,000 (£77) | £60 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$300,000 (£77) | £64 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 36% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$42,000,000 (£10,833) | £17,989 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,750 (£0.71) | £1.16 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$153,000 (£39) | £60 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$44,917 (£12) | £18 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 2% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$9,000 (£2.32) | £3.17 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £4.75 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | £61 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | £2.66 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$9,500 (£2.45) | £1.39 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | £3.14 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$3,960 (£1.02) | £1.63 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,800 (£0.98) | £1.71 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | £14 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | £37 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$15,000 (£3.87) | £18 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £71 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$150,000 (£39) | £56 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$14,000 (£3.61) | £8 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,000 (£1.29) | £2.76 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £4.16 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | £420 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$105,000 (£27) | £37 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | £9 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 318 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00026
GBP
/
COP
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Cost of living in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 35% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,000
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,613
(COL$10,132,074)
in Barrancabermeja.
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