Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 31% more expensive than in Girardot (Colombia)
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Food | + 52% | |||
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Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 52% more expensive than in Girardot (Colombia) | ||||
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Barranquilla | Girardot | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$30,815 | COL$19,760 | + 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$25,903 | COL$20,433 | + 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,054 | COL$5,946 | + 86% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,032 | COL$2,940 | + 37% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$9,753 | COL$5,619 | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,282 | COL$2,333 | + 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,967 | COL$8,104 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$7,256 | COL$7,322 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,827 | COL$1,393 | + 175% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,261 | COL$2,879 | + 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$42,287 | COL$29,225 | + 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,864 | COL$4,569 | + 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,411 | COL$2,123 | + 108% | |
Housing | + 74% | |||
Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 74% more expensive than in Girardot (Colombia) | ||||
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Barranquilla | Girardot | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,633,760 | COL$1,385,640 | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,646,360 | COL$951,446 | + 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$605,150 | COL$145,299 | + 316% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,655,530 | COL$814,088 | + 103% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,056,510 | COL$405,159 | + 161% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$393,328 | COL$86,826 | + 353% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$74,513 | COL$68,608 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,099,930 | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$337,992 | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$24,339 | COL$13,372 | + 82% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$18,033 | COL$20,667 | - 13% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 15% more expensive than in Girardot (Colombia) | ||||
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Barranquilla | Girardot | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$156,840 | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$133,910 | COL$80,912 | + 66% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$323,242 | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$221,931 | - | - | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 27% more expensive than in Girardot (Colombia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$72,045,100 | COL$59,539,000 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,650 | COL$2,505 | + 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$140,072 | COL$105,147 | + 33% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,995 | COL$40,414 | - 33% | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 10% more expensive than in Girardot (Colombia) | ||||
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Barranquilla | Girardot | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$26,362 | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$36,204 | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$178,971 | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$30,860 | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,638 | COL$8,558 | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$18,878 | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,372 | COL$4,288 | + 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,429 | COL$3,760 | + 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$26,941 | COL$10,929 | + 147% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Girardot (Colombia) | ||||
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Barranquilla | Girardot | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$66,827 | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$34,724 | COL$22,362 | + 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$126,171 | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$143,659 | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$27,369 | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,657 | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,818 | COL$4,345 | + 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,824,960 | COL$1,641,870 | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$241 | COL$355 | - 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$114,791 | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$10,946 | COL$6,002 | + 82% | |
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TOTAL | + 31% |

These prices were last updated on February 12, 2025.
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