Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 74% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 70% | |||
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| Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 70% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Barranquilla | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$41,904 (CHF 8) | CHF 27 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$22,064 (CHF 4.33) | CHF 16 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$13,714 (CHF 2.69) | CHF 12 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,399 (CHF 0.86) | CHF 1.67 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$13,400 (CHF 2.63) | CHF 8 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,856 (CHF 0.76) | CHF 3.66 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,837 (CHF 2.32) | CHF 11 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,262 (CHF 1.23) | CHF 3.95 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,515 (CHF 0.89) | CHF 2.65 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,419 (CHF 0.67) | CHF 2.01 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$42,610 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,088 (CHF 1.00) | CHF 2.61 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,096 (CHF 0.80) | CHF 2.79 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 83% | |||
| Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 83% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Barranquilla | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,983,750 (CHF 585) | CHF 3,991 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,458,390 (CHF 286) | CHF 3,124 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$544,635 (CHF 107) | CHF 160 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,744,250 (CHF 342) | CHF 2,486 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$971,650 (CHF 191) | CHF 1,680 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$341,273 (CHF 67) | CHF 123 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$70,995 (CHF 14) | CHF 50 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,263,050 (CHF 248) | CHF 594 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$319,056 (CHF 63) | CHF 116 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$23,613 (CHF 4.63) | CHF 13 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,224 (CHF 2.79) | CHF 25 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 61% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Barranquilla | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$182,863 (CHF 36) | CHF 108 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$125,628 (CHF 25) | CHF 54 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$305,199 (CHF 60) | CHF 126 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$202,633 (CHF 40) | CHF 189 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 65% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Barranquilla | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$68,839,500 (CHF 13,499) | CHF 32,454 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,505 (CHF 0.49) | CHF 1.95 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$130,275 (CHF 26) | CHF 70 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$42,558 (CHF 8) | CHF 35 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 70% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Barranquilla | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$23,106 (CHF 4.53) | CHF 12 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$31,430 (CHF 6) | CHF 29 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$107,333 (CHF 21) | CHF 125 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$16,456 (CHF 3.23) | CHF 9 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,665 (CHF 2.48) | CHF 4.29 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$13,886 (CHF 2.72) | CHF 4.96 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,590 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 3.99 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,560 (CHF 0.89) | CHF 3.99 | - 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$52,813 (CHF 10) | CHF 39 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 78% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Barranquilla | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$59,921 (CHF 12) | CHF 88 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,969 (CHF 5.68) | CHF 38 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$157,141 (CHF 31) | CHF 119 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$161,882 (CHF 32) | CHF 110 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$32,239 (CHF 6) | CHF 24 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,516 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 4.87 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,898 (CHF 0.96) | CHF 8 | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,765,380 (CHF 346) | CHF 589 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$151 (CHF 0.03) | CHF 0.33 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$113,596 (CHF 22) | CHF 92 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,019 (CHF 1.38) | CHF 9 | - 85% | |
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TOTAL | - 74% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 589 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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