- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Mexico
- Barranquilla
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 13% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$17,043 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 58 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,945 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 61 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,180 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 53 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,411 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 12 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,781 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 24 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,616 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,225 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 14 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,562 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 27 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,661 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 18 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,464 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 60 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$34,797 (Mex$ 204) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$4,004 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 16 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,468 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 33 | - 56% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 3% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$3,346,880 (Mex$ 19,589) | Mex$ 20,470 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,241,600 (Mex$ 7,267) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$534,378 (Mex$ 3,128) | Mex$ 550 | + 469% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,418,350 (Mex$ 8,301) | Mex$ 6,003 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$891,586 (Mex$ 5,218) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$208,842 (Mex$ 1,222) | Mex$ 500 | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$74,821 (Mex$ 438) | Mex$ 433 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,197,350 (Mex$ 7,008) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$265,743 (Mex$ 1,555) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$12,367 (Mex$ 72) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$4,901 (Mex$ 29) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 97% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$155,662 (Mex$ 911) | Mex$ 350 | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$138,956 (Mex$ 813) | Mex$ 416 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$204,213 (Mex$ 1,195) | Mex$ 800 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$159,928 (Mex$ 936) | Mex$ 500 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 44% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$48,820,900 (Mex$ 285,741) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,201 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 13 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$82,204 (Mex$ 481) | Mex$ 255 | + 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$37,258 (Mex$ 218) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 14% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$10,721 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 63 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$12,043 (Mex$ 70) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$113,038 (Mex$ 662) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$15,394 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 35 | + 157% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,997 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 39 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,184 (Mex$ 60) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,828 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 22 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,042 (Mex$ 24) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$10,739 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 57 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 28% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$45,914 (Mex$ 269) | Mex$ 250 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$20,559 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 130 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$89,465 (Mex$ 524) | Mex$ 200 | + 162% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$92,810 (Mex$ 543) | Mex$ 613 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$15,699 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 62 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,748 (Mex$ 28) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,377 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 29 | + 9% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$436,559 (Mex$ 2,555) | Mex$ 3,200 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$219 (Mex$ 1.28) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$92,570 (Mex$ 542) | Mex$ 550 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,532 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 36 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 268 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 4% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 68,683
(COL$11,734,977)
in Barranquilla
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 66,000
in Acapulco.
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