- 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$17,043 (1,839 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,945 (1,720 KZT) | 1,345 KZT | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,180 (882 KZT) | 677 KZT | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,411 (260 KZT) | 270 KZT | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,781 (516 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,616 (282 KZT) | 526 KZT | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,225 (779 KZT) | 1,334 KZT | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,562 (492 KZT) | 392 KZT | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,661 (287 KZT) | 120 KZT | + 139% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,464 (266 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$34,797 (3,754 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 150% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$4,004 (432 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,468 (266 KZT) | 88 KZT | + 202% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 46% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$3,346,880 (361,054 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,241,600 (133,941 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$534,378 (57,647 KZT) | 19,381 KZT | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,418,350 (153,008 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$891,586 (96,182 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$208,842 (22,529 KZT) | 16,210 KZT | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$74,821 (8,071 KZT) | 5,124 KZT | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,197,350 (129,167 KZT) | 123,925 KZT | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$265,743 (28,668 KZT) | 28,151 KZT | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$12,367 (1,334 KZT) | 1,647 KZT | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$4,901 (529 KZT) | 2,620 KZT | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 4% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$155,662 (16,792 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$138,956 (14,990 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$204,213 (22,030 KZT) | 26,009 KZT | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$159,928 (17,253 KZT) | 29,264 KZT | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 59% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$48,820,900 (5,266,686 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,201 (237 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$82,204 (8,868 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$37,258 (4,019 KZT) | 1,541 KZT | + 161% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 34% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$10,721 (1,157 KZT) | 2,085 KZT | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$12,043 (1,299 KZT) | 1,512 KZT | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$113,038 (12,194 KZT) | 4,311 KZT | + 183% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$15,394 (1,661 KZT) | 682 KZT | + 143% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,997 (971 KZT) | 659 KZT | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,184 (1,099 KZT) | 715 KZT | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,828 (521 KZT) | 415 KZT | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,042 (436 KZT) | 422 KZT | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$10,739 (1,158 KZT) | 3,074 KZT | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 12% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$45,914 (4,953 KZT) | 6,233 KZT | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$20,559 (2,218 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$89,465 (9,651 KZT) | 8,878 KZT | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$92,810 (10,012 KZT) | 13,623 KZT | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$15,699 (1,694 KZT) | 1,681 KZT | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,748 (512 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,377 (580 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 93% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$436,559 (47,095 KZT) | 59,114 KZT | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$219 (24 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$92,570 (9,986 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,532 (489 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 729 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 30% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 676,370 KZT
(COL$6,269,788)
in Barranquilla
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
522,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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