- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Kazakhstan
- Barranquilla
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 33% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$13,565 (1,605 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$16,603 (1,964 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,990 (945 KZT) | 737 KZT | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,553 (302 KZT) | 318 KZT | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,816 (570 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,820 (334 KZT) | 492 KZT | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,801 (923 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,415 (641 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,317 (274 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,073 (364 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$35,321 (4,179 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 179% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,871 (458 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,695 (319 KZT) | 121 KZT | + 165% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 34% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,376,340 (281,159 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,281,680 (151,643 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$534,378 (63,225 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,408,640 (166,665 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$847,628 (100,288 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$208,842 (24,709 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$74,821 (8,852 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,229,310 (145,447 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$259,509 (30,704 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,651 (1,615 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$4,754 (562 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 10% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$148,188 (17,533 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$146,455 (17,328 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$219,001 (25,911 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$165,254 (19,552 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 83% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$53,517,300 (6,331,949 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,176 (257 KZT) | 154 KZT | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$87,849 (10,394 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$45,410 (5,373 KZT) | 1,692 KZT | + 218% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 29% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$10,728 (1,269 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$19,979 (2,364 KZT) | 1,861 KZT | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$81,970 (9,698 KZT) | 4,835 KZT | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$16,184 (1,915 KZT) | 827 KZT | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,997 (1,064 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,382 (1,228 KZT) | 839 KZT | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,648 (550 KZT) | 421 KZT | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,838 (454 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$10,788 (1,276 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 14% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$43,275 (5,120 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$22,046 (2,608 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$86,947 (10,287 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$85,973 (10,172 KZT) | 15,349 KZT | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$17,130 (2,027 KZT) | 1,845 KZT | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,748 (562 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,362 (753 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 151% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,775,000 (210,011 KZT) | 208,595 KZT | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$220 (26 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$87,466 (10,349 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,532 (536 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 114% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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KZT
/
COP
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Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 31% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 726,952 KZT
(COL$6,144,163)
in Barranquilla
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
556,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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