Cost of living in Barrancabermeja, Colombia compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 40% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$6,854 (£1.75) | £4.63 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$12,750 (£3.25) | £4.93 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,000 (£2.04) | £3.67 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,500 (£0.64) | £0.81 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$3,300 (£0.84) | £2.67 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,000 (£0.51) | £1.31 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$5,000 (£1.28) | £5.00 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,000 (£2.04) | £2.07 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$9,000 (£2.30) | £1.14 | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$5,000 (£1.28) | £1.25 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$30,500 (£8) | £6 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$4,000 (£1.02) | £2.25 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,000 (£0.26) | £1.00 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 41% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$900,000 (£230) | £793 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$750,000 (£191) | £1,510 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$225,000 (£57) | £159 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | £1,458 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | £397 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | £250 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | £23 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,675,000 (£428) | £320 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$300,000 (£77) | £85 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$30,000 (£8) | £6.00 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £11 | - | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 68% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$215,000 (£55) | £71 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$250,000 (£64) | £28 | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$300,000 (£77) | £46 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$300,000 (£77) | £72 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 13% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$42,000,000 (£10,720) | £19,356 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,750 (£0.70) | £1.24 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$153,000 (£39) | £32 | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$44,917 (£11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 10% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$9,000 (£2.30) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | £50 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$9,500 (£2.42) | £1.02 | + 139% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | £1.60 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$3,960 (£1.01) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,800 (£0.97) | £1.25 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | £10 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 21% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | £26 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$15,000 (£3.83) | £12 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £33 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$150,000 (£38) | £56 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$14,000 (£3.57) | £6 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,000 (£1.28) | £3.25 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £3.87 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$105,000 (£27) | £42 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 105 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 23% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,500
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £1,913
(COL$7,493,619)
in Barrancabermeja.
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