- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Mexico
- Barranquilla
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 6% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$13,565 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 58 | + 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$16,603 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 61 | + 81% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,990 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 38 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,553 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 12 | + 41% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$4,816 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 24 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,820 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,801 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 14 | + 287% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,415 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 27 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,317 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 18 | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,073 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 39 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$35,321 (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 170 | + 39% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,871 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 16 | + 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,695 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 33 | - 45% | |
Housing | + 21% | |||
Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 21% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,376,340 (Mex$ 15,918) | Mex$ 13,767 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,281,680 (Mex$ 8,585) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$534,378 (Mex$ 3,580) | Mex$ 550 | + 551% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,408,640 (Mex$ 9,436) | Mex$ 5,511 | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$847,628 (Mex$ 5,678) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$208,842 (Mex$ 1,399) | Mex$ 500 | + 180% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$74,821 (Mex$ 501) | Mex$ 433 | + 16% | |
40” flat screen TV | COL$1,229,310 (Mex$ 8,235) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$259,509 (Mex$ 1,738) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,651 (Mex$ 91) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$4,754 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 60 | - 47% | |
Clothes | + 126% | |||
Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 126% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$148,188 (Mex$ 993) | Mex$ 350 | + 184% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$146,455 (Mex$ 981) | Mex$ 416 | + 136% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$219,001 (Mex$ 1,467) | Mex$ 950 | + 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$165,254 (Mex$ 1,107) | Mex$ 550 | + 101% | |
Transportation | + 70% | |||
Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 70% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$53,517,300 (Mex$ 358,488) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 79% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,176 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 13 | + 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$87,849 (Mex$ 588) | Mex$ 255 | + 131% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$45,410 (Mex$ 304) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 15% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$10,728 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 63 | + 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$19,979 (Mex$ 134) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$81,970 (Mex$ 549) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$16,184 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 35 | + 210% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,997 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 39 | + 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,382 (Mex$ 70) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,648 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 22 | + 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,838 (Mex$ 26) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$10,788 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 118 | - 38% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 15% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$43,275 (Mex$ 290) | Mex$ 265 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$22,046 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 130 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$86,947 (Mex$ 582) | Mex$ 200 | + 191% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$85,973 (Mex$ 576) | Mex$ 493 | + 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$17,130 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 62 | + 86% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,748 (Mex$ 32) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,362 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 26 | + 63% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,775,000 (Mex$ 11,890) | Mex$ 17,000 | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$220 (Mex$ 1.47) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$87,466 (Mex$ 586) | Mex$ 550 | + 7% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,532 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 36 | - 15% | |
TOTAL | + 23% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 23% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 51,729
(COL$7,722,430)
in Barranquilla
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 42,000
in Acapulco.
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