- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Kazakhstan
- Barranquilla
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 35% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$14,381 (1,688 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$17,420 (2,045 KZT) | 1,379 KZT | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,180 (960 KZT) | 759 KZT | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,467 (290 KZT) | 307 KZT | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,525 (531 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,616 (307 KZT) | 456 KZT | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,225 (848 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,562 (535 KZT) | 413 KZT | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,462 (289 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,036 (356 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$35,861 (4,209 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 181% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,900 (458 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,468 (290 KZT) | 101 KZT | + 186% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 42% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,603,120 (305,558 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,306,750 (153,388 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$534,378 (62,726 KZT) | 21,978 KZT | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,534,950 (180,175 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$847,628 (99,496 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$208,842 (24,514 KZT) | 15,371 KZT | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$74,821 (8,783 KZT) | 4,832 KZT | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,229,310 (144,298 KZT) | 142,802 KZT | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$265,743 (31,193 KZT) | 34,418 KZT | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,651 (1,602 KZT) | 2,250 KZT | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$4,754 (558 KZT) | 3,042 KZT | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 6% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$148,061 (17,380 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$138,956 (16,311 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$219,420 (25,756 KZT) | 22,194 KZT | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$159,928 (18,773 KZT) | 31,231 KZT | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 82% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$51,090,700 (5,997,107 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,201 (258 KZT) | 136 KZT | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$88,278 (10,362 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$41,146 (4,830 KZT) | 1,538 KZT | + 214% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 23% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$10,721 (1,258 KZT) | 2,067 KZT | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$12,043 (1,414 KZT) | 1,727 KZT | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$81,970 (9,622 KZT) | 4,666 KZT | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$15,394 (1,807 KZT) | 789 KZT | + 129% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,997 (1,056 KZT) | 706 KZT | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,184 (1,195 KZT) | 785 KZT | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,627 (543 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,042 (474 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$10,252 (1,203 KZT) | 3,058 KZT | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 12% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$41,365 (4,855 KZT) | 7,315 KZT | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$22,333 (2,621 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$86,947 (10,206 KZT) | 10,830 KZT | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$85,547 (10,042 KZT) | 14,824 KZT | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$15,699 (1,843 KZT) | 1,781 KZT | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,748 (557 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,301 (740 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 147% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | COL$1,538,400 (180,580 KZT) | 209,962 KZT | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$220 (26 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$92,570 (10,866 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,532 (532 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 113% | |
| 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 735 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
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 695,834 KZT
(COL$5,927,965)
in Barranquilla
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
522,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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