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Cost of living in Barrancabermeja, Colombia compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 32% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$6,854 (€2.01) | €11 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$12,750 (€3.73) | €5.61 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,000 (€2.34) | €2.94 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,500 (€0.73) | €0.97 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$3,300 (€0.97) | €2.13 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,000 (€0.59) | €1.37 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$5,000 (€1.46) | €5.00 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,000 (€2.34) | €1.75 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$9,000 (€2.63) | €1.24 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$5,000 (€1.46) | €0.63 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$30,500 (€9) | €4.94 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$4,000 (€1.17) | €1.39 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,000 (€0.29) | €0.53 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 19% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$900,000 (€263) | €678 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$750,000 (€219) | €439 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$225,000 (€66) | €89 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €463 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €325 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €66 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €27 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,675,000 (€490) | €414 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$300,000 (€88) | €73 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$30,000 (€9) | €8 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €10 | - | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 88% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$215,000 (€63) | €79 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$250,000 (€73) | €25 | + 193% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$300,000 (€88) | €65 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$300,000 (€88) | €73 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 0% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$42,000,000 (€12,287) | €19,000 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,750 (€0.80) | €1.27 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$153,000 (€45) | €29 | + 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$44,917 (€13) | €16 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 12% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$9,000 (€2.63) | €7 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €12 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €54 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.63 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$9,500 (€2.78) | €2.78 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.97 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$3,960 (€1.16) | €1.37 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,800 (€1.11) | €2.01 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €11 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 6% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$15,000 (€4.39) | €12 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €44 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$150,000 (€44) | €46 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$14,000 (€4.10) | €7 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,000 (€1.46) | €2.10 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.64 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €500 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$105,000 (€31) | €29 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €4.42 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 196 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 9% cheaper than in Almería (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,200
in Almería
you would need to make just about €2,003
(COL$6,845,068)
in Barrancabermeja.
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