Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 60% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,795 (€4.73) | €16 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$15,733 (€3.76) | €8 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,117 (€1.70) | €5.42 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,745 (€0.66) | €1.03 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,158 (€1.23) | €3.86 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,099 (€0.74) | €2.79 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,792 (€2.10) | €4.87 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,089 (€1.22) | €2.29 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,196 (€0.52) | €1.65 | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,699 (€0.88) | €1.56 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,452 (€10) | €7 | + 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,040 (€0.97) | €2.04 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,070 (€0.49) | €1.34 | - 63% | |
Housing | - 48% | |||
Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 48% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,982,350 (€474) | €795 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,078,740 (€258) | €612 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$300,263 (€72) | €138 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,235,390 (€295) | €557 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$739,966 (€177) | €431 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$212,927 (€51) | €123 | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$76,560 (€18) | €36 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,060,840 (€254) | €440 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$350,398 (€84) | €109 | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,063 (€3.36) | €10 | - 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$23,320 (€5.57) | €9 | - 37% | |
Clothes | - 44% | |||
Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 44% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,843 (€39) | €81 | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$108,684 (€26) | €41 | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$232,402 (€56) | €94 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$171,940 (€41) | €97 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 34% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$69,045,800 (€16,500) | €23,679 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,143 (€0.75) | €1.43 | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$109,230 (€26) | €36 | - 27% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$44,845 (€11) | €18 | - 40% | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,789 (€4.25) | €8 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$16,004 (€3.82) | €13 | - 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$69,186 (€17) | €27 | - 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$15,876 (€3.79) | €5.06 | - 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,248 (€2.69) | €3.12 | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,897 (€3.08) | €3.14 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,574 (€1.57) | €1.93 | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,476 (€1.07) | €2.33 | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$19,587 (€4.68) | €16 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 59% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$27,072 (€6) | €33 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,347 (€5.10) | €16 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$84,740 (€20) | €73 | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$78,425 (€19) | €63 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,401 (€5.35) | €7 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,803 (€1.63) | €2.42 | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,584 (€0.86) | €2.71 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,589,790 (€380) | €466 | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$173 (€0.04) | €0.20 | - 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,929 (€27) | €33 | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,892 (€1.17) | €6 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 48% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,600 in Liege you would need to make just about €1,341 (COL$5,612,749) in Barranquilla.
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