Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 9% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 28% | |||
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| Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 28% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Barranquilla | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$43,384 (RM52) | RM26 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$26,575 (RM32) | RM17 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$15,158 (RM18) | RM9 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,027 (RM4.80) | RM7 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$11,661 (RM14) | RM5.70 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,135 (RM4.92) | RM4.77 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$10,309 (RM12) | RM21 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,172 (RM7) | RM12 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,500 (RM5.36) | RM3.45 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,098 (RM3.69) | RM12 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$44,731 (RM53) | RM76 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,466 (RM7) | RM4.36 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,447 (RM5.30) | RM3.55 | + 49% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Barranquilla | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,503,620 (RM2,982) | RM3,180 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,536,790 (RM1,830) | RM1,840 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$575,076 (RM685) | RM215 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,494,340 (RM1,780) | RM1,697 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$875,942 (RM1,043) | RM1,132 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$368,471 (RM439) | RM195 | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$69,760 (RM83) | RM129 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,186,470 (RM1,413) | RM1,466 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$274,025 (RM326) | RM457 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$20,387 (RM24) | RM27 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$20,454 (RM24) | RM36 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Barranquilla | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$152,909 (RM182) | RM222 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$137,925 (RM164) | RM157 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$334,325 (RM398) | RM300 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$222,083 (RM265) | RM299 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 5% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Barranquilla | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$70,514,400 (RM83,987) | RM151,448 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,944 (RM3.51) | RM2.18 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$133,018 (RM158) | RM107 | + 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$36,843 (RM44) | RM16 | + 174% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 40% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Barranquilla | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$30,158 (RM36) | RM14 | + 157% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$31,261 (RM37) | RM27 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$136,823 (RM163) | RM93 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$30,860 (RM37) | RM22 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,014 (RM13) | RM9 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,871 (RM18) | RM14 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,876 (RM5.81) | RM8 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,468 (RM5.32) | RM7 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$24,448 (RM29) | RM33 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Barranquilla | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$53,632 (RM64) | RM88 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$26,797 (RM32) | RM35 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$121,752 (RM145) | RM175 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$142,361 (RM170) | RM144 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,886 (RM30) | RM29 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$12,247 (RM15) | RM13 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,630 (RM5.51) | RM17 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,037,010 (RM2,426) | RM2,128 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$348 (RM0.41) | RM0.25 | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,538 (RM132) | RM127 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$13,058 (RM16) | RM17 | - 10% | |
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TOTAL | + 9% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 507 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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