- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Iraq
- Barranquilla
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 8% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$13,565 (5,822 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$16,603 (7,125 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,990 (3,429 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,553 (1,096 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$4,816 (2,067 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,820 (1,210 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,801 (3,348 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,415 (2,324 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,317 (994 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,073 (1,319 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$35,321 (15,159 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,871 (1,661 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,695 (1,157 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 42% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,376,340 (1,019,859 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,281,680 (550,061 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$534,378 (229,340 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,408,640 (604,549 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$847,628 (363,778 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$208,842 (89,629 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$74,821 (32,111 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | COL$1,229,310 (527,586 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$259,509 (111,374 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,651 (5,859 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$4,754 (2,040 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$148,188 (63,598 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$146,455 (62,854 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$219,001 (93,989 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$165,254 (70,922 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$53,517,300 (22,968,132 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,176 (934 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$87,849 (37,702 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$45,410 (19,489 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$10,728 (4,604 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$19,979 (8,574 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$81,970 (35,179 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$16,184 (6,946 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,997 (3,861 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,382 (4,455 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,648 (1,995 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,838 (1,647 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$10,788 (4,630 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$43,275 (18,572 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$22,046 (9,461 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$86,947 (37,315 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$85,973 (36,897 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$17,130 (7,352 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,748 (2,038 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,362 (2,731 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,775,000 (761,780 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$220 (94 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$87,466 (37,538 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,532 (1,945 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 8% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,780,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 2,550,886 Dinar
(COL$5,943,738)
in Barranquilla.
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