- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Mexico
- Barranquilla
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 2% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$14,381 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 58 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$17,420 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 61 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,180 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 53 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,467 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 12 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,525 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 24 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,616 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,225 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 14 | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,562 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 27 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,462 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 18 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,036 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 39 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$35,861 (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 170 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,900 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 16 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,468 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 33 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 0% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,603,120 (Mex$ 16,023) | Mex$ 20,000 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,306,750 (Mex$ 8,043) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$534,378 (Mex$ 3,289) | Mex$ 550 | + 498% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,534,950 (Mex$ 9,448) | Mex$ 6,003 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$847,628 (Mex$ 5,217) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$208,842 (Mex$ 1,285) | Mex$ 500 | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$74,821 (Mex$ 461) | Mex$ 433 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,229,310 (Mex$ 7,567) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$265,743 (Mex$ 1,636) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,651 (Mex$ 84) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$4,754 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 60 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 99% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$148,061 (Mex$ 911) | Mex$ 350 | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$138,956 (Mex$ 855) | Mex$ 416 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$219,420 (Mex$ 1,351) | Mex$ 950 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$159,928 (Mex$ 984) | Mex$ 550 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 57% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$51,090,700 (Mex$ 314,473) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,201 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 13 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$88,278 (Mex$ 543) | Mex$ 255 | + 113% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$41,146 (Mex$ 253) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 12% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$10,721 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 63 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$12,043 (Mex$ 74) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$81,970 (Mex$ 505) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$15,394 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 35 | + 171% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,997 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 39 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,184 (Mex$ 63) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,627 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 22 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,042 (Mex$ 25) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$10,252 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 118 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 29% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$41,365 (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 265 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$22,333 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 130 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$86,947 (Mex$ 535) | Mex$ 200 | + 168% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$85,547 (Mex$ 527) | Mex$ 493 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$15,699 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 62 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,748 (Mex$ 29) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,301 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 26 | + 48% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | COL$1,538,400 (Mex$ 9,469) | Mex$ 17,000 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$220 (Mex$ 1.35) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$92,570 (Mex$ 570) | Mex$ 550 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,532 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 36 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 298 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 8% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 59,136
(COL$9,607,509)
in Barranquilla
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 55,000
in Acapulco.
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