- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- United Kingdom
- Barrancabermeja
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barrancabermeja, Colombia compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 52% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$6,854 (£1.74) | £15 | - 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$12,750 (£3.23) | £5.50 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,000 (£2.03) | £3.36 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,500 (£0.63) | £0.80 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$3,348 (£0.85) | £2.15 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,000 (£0.51) | £1.42 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$5,000 (£1.27) | £4.91 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,000 (£2.03) | £1.69 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$9,000 (£2.28) | £0.84 | + 173% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$5,000 (£1.27) | £1.64 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$30,500 (£8) | £7 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,898 (£0.99) | £1.80 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,000 (£0.25) | £0.71 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$900,000 (£228) | £1,307 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$750,000 (£190) | £1,091 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$225,000 (£57) | £186 | - 69% | |
| 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 | - | £154 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | £22 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,675,000 (£425) | £351 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$300,000 (£76) | £80 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$30,000 (£8) | £8 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$5,000 (£1.27) | £11 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 52% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$215,000 (£54) | £67 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$250,000 (£63) | £32 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$300,000 (£76) | £60 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$300,000 (£76) | £64 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 35% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$42,000,000 (£10,645) | £17,989 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,750 (£0.70) | £1.14 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$153,000 (£39) | £60 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 4% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$9,000 (£2.28) | £3.17 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £5.88 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | £73 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | £2.55 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$9,500 (£2.41) | £1.49 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | £3.50 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$3,960 (£1.00) | £1.63 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,800 (£0.96) | £1.96 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | £14 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 25% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | £36 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$15,000 (£3.80) | £18 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £67 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$150,000 (£38) | £56 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$14,000 (£3.55) | £7 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,000 (£1.27) | £2.76 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £3.65 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | £122 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$100 (£0.03) | £0.04 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$105,000 (£27) | £37 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | £9 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 301 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,800
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,338
(COL$9,223,193)
in Barrancabermeja.
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