Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 24% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey)
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| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 25% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Barranquilla | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$31,851 (309TL) | 523TL | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$28,836 (280TL) | 377TL | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,771 (105TL) | 161TL | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,446 (43TL) | 48TL | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,245 (90TL) | 101TL | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,816 (37TL) | 56TL | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,970 (116TL) | 351TL | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$7,073 (69TL) | 60TL | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,482 (43TL) | 29TL | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,466 (34TL) | 90TL | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$42,595 (413TL) | 613TL | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,436 (62TL) | 58TL | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,406 (43TL) | 16TL | + 170% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 31% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Barranquilla | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,954,480 (28,668TL) | 40,831TL | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,614,530 (15,666TL) | 31,746TL | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$673,498 (6,535TL) | 2,742TL | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,741,350 (16,897TL) | 32,846TL | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,118,670 (10,855TL) | 11,585TL | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$381,222 (3,699TL) | 1,675TL | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$76,227 (740TL) | 463TL | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,183,850 (11,487TL) | 9,738TL | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$379,539 (3,683TL) | 4,303TL | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$22,386 (217TL) | 101TL | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$17,846 (173TL) | 1,614TL | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 30% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Barranquilla | Ankara | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$174,380 (1,692TL) | 2,449TL | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$128,393 (1,246TL) | 1,382TL | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$330,272 (3,205TL) | 5,909TL | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$235,582 (2,286TL) | 4,683TL | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Barranquilla | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$73,497,500 (713,167TL) | 1,353,030TL | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,938 (38TL) | 46TL | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$148,391 (1,440TL) | 1,061TL | + 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$36,229 (352TL) | 199TL | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 31% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Barranquilla | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$21,774 (211TL) | 104TL | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$30,837 (299TL) | 113TL | + 166% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$164,679 (1,598TL) | 6,423TL | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$27,016 (262TL) | 192TL | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,030 (117TL) | 119TL | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$17,620 (171TL) | 89TL | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,438 (62TL) | 36TL | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,766 (46TL) | 73TL | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$30,277 (294TL) | 352TL | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 40% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Barranquilla | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$68,738 (667TL) | 1,919TL | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$31,709 (308TL) | 349TL | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$76,729 (745TL) | 2,431TL | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$146,687 (1,423TL) | 3,249TL | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$34,101 (331TL) | 274TL | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,624 (103TL) | 106TL | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,926 (48TL) | 203TL | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,935,950 (18,785TL) | 23,574TL | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$222 (2.15TL) | 0.73TL | + 195% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$121,913 (1,183TL) | 1,303TL | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,849 (76TL) | 81TL | - 5% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 364 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2025.
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