- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Kazakhstan
- Barranquilla
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 28% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,609 (1,466 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$16,423 (1,909 KZT) | 1,511 KZT | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,990 (929 KZT) | 737 KZT | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,587 (301 KZT) | 326 KZT | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,816 (560 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,820 (328 KZT) | 492 KZT | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,753 (901 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,415 (629 KZT) | 444 KZT | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,317 (269 KZT) | 162 KZT | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,971 (345 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$35,321 (4,106 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 174% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,871 (450 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,695 (313 KZT) | 116 KZT | + 171% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 54% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,075,840 (241,295 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,292,080 (150,191 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$379,387 (44,100 KZT) | 22,793 KZT | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,408,640 (163,740 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$847,628 (98,528 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$208,842 (24,276 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$71,555 (8,318 KZT) | 5,056 KZT | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,229,310 (142,895 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$259,509 (30,165 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,651 (1,587 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$83,728 (9,732 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | + 179% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 6% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$138,029 (16,044 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$146,455 (17,024 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$217,264 (25,255 KZT) | 28,121 KZT | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$158,863 (18,466 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 85% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$53,517,300 (6,220,838 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,139 (249 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$94,422 (10,976 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$45,455 (5,284 KZT) | 1,618 KZT | + 227% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 24% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$10,728 (1,247 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$19,979 (2,322 KZT) | 2,335 KZT | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$81,970 (9,528 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$16,184 (1,881 KZT) | 827 KZT | + 127% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,997 (1,046 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,382 (1,207 KZT) | 839 KZT | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,648 (540 KZT) | 411 KZT | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,838 (446 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$11,271 (1,310 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 18% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$40,762 (4,738 KZT) | 9,042 KZT | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$22,975 (2,671 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$86,947 (10,107 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$84,059 (9,771 KZT) | 15,124 KZT | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$17,130 (1,991 KZT) | 1,789 KZT | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,772 (555 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,995 (697 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 132% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,660,000 (192,958 KZT) | 208,595 KZT | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$210 (24 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$87,466 (10,167 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,532 (527 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 111% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 594 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 33% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 658,734 KZT
(COL$5,667,027)
in Barranquilla
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
494,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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