Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 11% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain)
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
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Barranquilla | Algeciras | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$37,664 (€9) | €10 | - 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$25,729 (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,794 (€2.56) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,825 (€1.14) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | COL$9,512 (€2.25) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,628 (€1.10) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,771 (€2.79) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,172 (€1.46) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,429 (€0.81) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,426 (€0.81) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$37,377 (€9) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,551 (€1.55) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,747 (€1.13) | - | - | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 20% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
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Barranquilla | Algeciras | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,517,650 (€597) | €560 | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,663,850 (€394) | €433 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$514,925 (€122) | €88 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,530,990 (€363) | €513 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$949,653 (€225) | €356 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$362,931 (€86) | €68 | + 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$82,116 (€19) | €34 | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,400,680 (€332) | €394 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$264,515 (€63) | €89 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$17,685 (€4.19) | €4.94 | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$16,468 (€3.90) | €9 | - 57% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 16% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$152,909 (€36) | €66 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$136,266 (€32) | €32 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$334,325 (€79) | €76 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$222,083 (€53) | €71 | - 26% | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$76,448,800 (€18,122) | €22,440 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,595 (€0.85) | €1.34 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$164,897 (€39) | €31 | + 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$25,477 (€6) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 21% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
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Barranquilla | Algeciras | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$30,158 (€7) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$31,261 (€7) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$136,823 (€32) | €75 | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$30,860 (€7) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,014 (€2.61) | €2.10 | + 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,871 (€3.53) | €2.16 | + 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,876 (€1.16) | €1.72 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,468 (€1.06) | €1.55 | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$24,448 (€5.80) | €14 | - 59% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 24% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
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Barranquilla | Algeciras | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$53,632 (€13) | €24 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$35,105 (€8) | €14 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$121,752 (€29) | €70 | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$142,361 (€34) | €36 | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,886 (€5.90) | €8 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$12,247 (€2.90) | €2.14 | + 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,630 (€1.10) | €3.77 | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,037,010 (€483) | €512 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$229 (€0.05) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,538 (€26) | €40 | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$10,946 (€2.59) | €4.90 | - 47% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 366 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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