Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia vs Lille, France
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| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 58% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,795 (€4.72) | €15 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$15,733 (€3.75) | €8 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,117 (€1.70) | €5.83 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,745 (€0.65) | €1.12 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,158 (€1.23) | €3.32 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,099 (€0.74) | €1.98 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,792 (€2.09) | €7 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,089 (€1.21) | €1.94 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,196 (€0.52) | €1.79 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,699 (€0.88) | €2.25 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,452 (€10) | €6 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,040 (€0.96) | €1.70 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,070 (€0.49) | €1.06 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 52% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,982,350 (€472) | €1,120 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,078,740 (€257) | €841 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$300,263 (€72) | €118 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,235,390 (€294) | €657 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$739,966 (€176) | €543 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$212,927 (€51) | €75 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$76,560 (€18) | €28 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,060,840 (€253) | €322 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$350,398 (€83) | €91 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,063 (€3.35) | €10 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$23,320 (€5.55) | €13 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 43% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,843 (€39) | €92 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$108,684 (€26) | €37 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$232,402 (€55) | €89 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$171,940 (€41) | €90 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 41% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$69,045,800 (€16,446) | €22,770 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,143 (€0.75) | €1.41 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$109,230 (€26) | €51 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$44,845 (€11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 28% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,789 (€4.24) | €5.32 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$16,004 (€3.81) | €4.13 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$69,186 (€16) | €24 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$15,876 (€3.78) | €3.81 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,248 (€2.68) | €3.42 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,897 (€3.07) | €3.93 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,574 (€1.57) | €1.60 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,476 (€1.07) | €2.23 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$19,587 (€4.67) | €23 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 62% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$27,072 (€6) | €37 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,347 (€5.08) | €21 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$84,740 (€20) | €79 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$78,425 (€19) | €47 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,401 (€5.34) | €8 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,803 (€1.62) | €3.07 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,584 (€0.85) | €5.26 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,589,790 (€379) | €441 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$173 (€0.04) | €0.22 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,929 (€26) | €35 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,892 (€1.17) | €7 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 521 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 51% cheaper than in Lille (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,200 in Lille you would need to make just about €1,580 (COL$6,631,491) in Barranquilla.
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