- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Mexico
- Barranquilla
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 14% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,609 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 58 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$16,423 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 60 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,990 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 38 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,587 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 12 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,816 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 24 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,820 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,753 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 45 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,415 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 29 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,317 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 18 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,971 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 32 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$35,321 (Mex$ 252) | Mex$ 170 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,871 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 18 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,695 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 33 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 55% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,075,840 (Mex$ 14,801) | Mex$ 13,325 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,292,080 (Mex$ 9,212) | Mex$ 8,667 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$379,387 (Mex$ 2,705) | Mex$ 650 | + 316% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,408,640 (Mex$ 10,043) | Mex$ 5,511 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$847,628 (Mex$ 6,044) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$208,842 (Mex$ 1,489) | Mex$ 500 | + 198% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$71,555 (Mex$ 510) | Mex$ 421 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,229,310 (Mex$ 8,765) | Mex$ 6,833 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$259,509 (Mex$ 1,850) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,651 (Mex$ 97) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$83,728 (Mex$ 597) | Mex$ 60 | + 895% | |
| Clothes | + 137% | |||
| Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 137% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$138,029 (Mex$ 984) | Mex$ 350 | + 181% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$146,455 (Mex$ 1,044) | Mex$ 416 | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$217,264 (Mex$ 1,549) | Mex$ 950 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$158,863 (Mex$ 1,133) | Mex$ 583 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 93% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$53,517,300 (Mex$ 381,574) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,139 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 14 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$94,422 (Mex$ 673) | Mex$ 255 | + 164% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$45,455 (Mex$ 324) | Mex$ 192 | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 28% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$10,728 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 63 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$19,979 (Mex$ 142) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$81,970 (Mex$ 584) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$16,184 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 35 | + 230% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,997 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 33 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,382 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 35 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,648 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 22 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,838 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 20 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$11,271 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 205 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 17% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$40,762 (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 265 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$22,975 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 130 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$86,947 (Mex$ 620) | Mex$ 200 | + 210% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$84,059 (Mex$ 599) | Mex$ 493 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$17,130 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 62 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,772 (Mex$ 34) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,995 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 27 | + 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,660,000 (Mex$ 11,836) | Mex$ 17,000 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$210 (Mex$ 1.50) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$87,466 (Mex$ 624) | Mex$ 567 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,532 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 36 | - 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 223 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 38% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 51,158
(COL$7,175,076)
in Barranquilla
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 37,000
in Acapulco.
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