- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Australia
- Barranquilla
- Adelaide
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia compared to Adelaide, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 54% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$15,880 (AU$7) | AU$17 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,329 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,209 (AU$3.32) | AU$5.18 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,699 (AU$1.24) | AU$1.10 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,458 (AU$2.05) | AU$4.38 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,603 (AU$1.20) | AU$5.29 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,282 (AU$3.36) | AU$4.77 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,055 (AU$1.87) | AU$4.26 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,302 (AU$1.06) | AU$5.56 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,796 (AU$1.29) | AU$5.58 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$33,196 (AU$15) | AU$15 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$4,012 (AU$1.85) | AU$3.01 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,822 (AU$1.30) | AU$3.01 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 46% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$3,346,880 (AU$1,542) | AU$2,563 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,241,600 (AU$572) | AU$1,656 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$534,378 (AU$246) | AU$264 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,418,350 (AU$654) | AU$1,421 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$891,586 (AU$411) | AU$1,042 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$199,371 (AU$92) | AU$132 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$67,137 (AU$31) | AU$67 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,199,680 (AU$553) | AU$960 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$313,809 (AU$145) | AU$174 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$11,431 (AU$5.27) | AU$10 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$31,050 (AU$14) | AU$26 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 6% more expensive than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$152,995 (AU$71) | AU$104 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$220,177 (AU$101) | AU$77 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$213,488 (AU$98) | AU$150 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$162,408 (AU$75) | AU$132 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 52% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$52,555,600 (AU$24,220) | AU$25,495 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,763 (AU$1.27) | AU$1.54 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$82,612 (AU$38) | AU$128 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$36,585 (AU$17) | AU$19 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 21% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$10,072 (AU$4.64) | AU$8 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$12,043 (AU$5.55) | AU$16 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$113,038 (AU$52) | AU$49 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$15,296 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,811 (AU$5.90) | AU$4.99 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,507 (AU$5.30) | AU$6 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,992 (AU$2.30) | AU$2.42 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,044 (AU$1.86) | AU$3.20 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$10,118 (AU$4.66) | AU$24 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 67% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$47,381 (AU$22) | AU$54 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$19,948 (AU$9) | AU$36 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$87,936 (AU$41) | AU$136 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$97,604 (AU$45) | AU$70 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$14,915 (AU$7) | AU$14 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,748 (AU$2.19) | AU$3.74 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,025 (AU$2.32) | AU$6 | - 63% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$427,435 (AU$197) | AU$224 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$204 (AU$0.09) | AU$1.02 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$90,015 (AU$41) | AU$69 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,324 (AU$1.99) | AU$20 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 809 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$15,625
in Adelaide
you would need to make just about AU$7,844
(COL$17,020,403)
in Barranquilla.
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