- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Kazakhstan
- Barranquilla
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 24% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$15,880 (1,696 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,329 (1,637 KZT) | 1,345 KZT | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,209 (770 KZT) | 677 KZT | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,699 (288 KZT) | 270 KZT | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,458 (476 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,603 (278 KZT) | 526 KZT | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,282 (778 KZT) | 1,334 KZT | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,055 (433 KZT) | 392 KZT | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,302 (246 KZT) | 120 KZT | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,796 (299 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$33,196 (3,546 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 136% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$4,012 (429 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,822 (301 KZT) | 88 KZT | + 241% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 53% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$3,346,880 (357,480 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,241,600 (132,615 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$534,378 (57,077 KZT) | 19,381 KZT | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,418,350 (151,494 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$891,586 (95,230 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$199,371 (21,295 KZT) | 16,210 KZT | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$67,137 (7,171 KZT) | 5,124 KZT | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,199,680 (128,138 KZT) | 123,925 KZT | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$313,809 (33,518 KZT) | 28,151 KZT | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$11,431 (1,221 KZT) | 1,647 KZT | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$31,050 (3,316 KZT) | 2,620 KZT | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 32% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$152,995 (16,341 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$220,177 (23,517 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$213,488 (22,803 KZT) | 26,009 KZT | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$162,408 (17,347 KZT) | 29,264 KZT | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 67% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$52,555,600 (5,613,458 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,763 (295 KZT) | 131 KZT | + 125% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$82,612 (8,824 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$36,585 (3,908 KZT) | 1,541 KZT | + 154% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 44% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$10,072 (1,076 KZT) | 2,085 KZT | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$12,043 (1,286 KZT) | 1,512 KZT | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$113,038 (12,074 KZT) | 4,311 KZT | + 180% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$15,296 (1,634 KZT) | 682 KZT | + 140% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,811 (1,368 KZT) | 659 KZT | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,507 (1,229 KZT) | 715 KZT | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,992 (533 KZT) | 415 KZT | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,044 (432 KZT) | 422 KZT | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$10,118 (1,081 KZT) | 3,074 KZT | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 15% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$47,381 (5,061 KZT) | 6,233 KZT | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$19,948 (2,131 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$87,936 (9,392 KZT) | 8,878 KZT | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$97,604 (10,425 KZT) | 13,623 KZT | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$14,915 (1,593 KZT) | 1,681 KZT | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,748 (507 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,025 (537 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 79% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$427,435 (45,654 KZT) | 56,192 KZT | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$204 (22 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$90,015 (9,615 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,324 (462 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 85% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 677 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 35% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 528,640 KZT
(COL$4,949,352)
in Barranquilla
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
390,625 KZT
in Almaty.
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