Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 11% more expensive than in Najaf (Iraq)
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Najaf (Iraq) | ||||
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Barranquilla | Najaf | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$37,664 (12,699 Dinar) | 13,620 Dinar | - 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$25,729 (8,675 Dinar) | 7,212 Dinar | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,794 (3,639 Dinar) | 2,969 Dinar | + 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,825 (1,627 Dinar) | 1,560 Dinar | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$9,512 (3,207 Dinar) | 2,360 Dinar | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,628 (1,560 Dinar) | 942 Dinar | + 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,771 (3,969 Dinar) | 2,195 Dinar | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,172 (2,081 Dinar) | 1,247 Dinar | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,429 (1,156 Dinar) | 794 Dinar | + 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,426 (1,155 Dinar) | 4,125 Dinar | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$37,377 (12,602 Dinar) | 19,584 Dinar | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,551 (2,209 Dinar) | 1,299 Dinar | + 70% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,747 (1,600 Dinar) | 931 Dinar | + 72% | |
Housing | + 28% | |||
Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 28% more expensive than in Najaf (Iraq) | ||||
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Barranquilla | Najaf | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,517,650 (848,877 Dinar) | 489,256 Dinar | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,663,850 (561,001 Dinar) | 303,774 Dinar | + 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$514,925 (173,617 Dinar) | 92,603 Dinar | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,530,990 (516,204 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 106% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$949,653 (320,195 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 113% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$362,931 (122,370 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 145% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$82,116 (27,687 Dinar) | 50,128 Dinar | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,400,680 (472,268 Dinar) | 650,000 Dinar | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$264,515 (89,187 Dinar) | 120,000 Dinar | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$17,685 (5,963 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$16,468 (5,553 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 11% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 24% more expensive than in Najaf (Iraq) | ||||
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Barranquilla | Najaf | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$152,909 (51,556 Dinar) | 21,357 Dinar | + 141% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$136,266 (45,945 Dinar) | 52,187 Dinar | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$334,325 (112,724 Dinar) | 48,116 Dinar | + 134% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$222,083 (74,880 Dinar) | 33,549 Dinar | + 123% | |
Transportation | + 41% | |||
Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 41% more expensive than in Najaf (Iraq) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$76,448,800 (25,776,270 Dinar) | 50,000,000 Dinar | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,595 (1,212 Dinar) | 450 Dinar | + 169% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$164,897 (55,598 Dinar) | 19,871 Dinar | + 180% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$25,475 (8,590 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 29% more expensive than in Najaf (Iraq) | ||||
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Barranquilla | Najaf | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$30,158 (10,168 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 239% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$31,261 (10,540 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$136,823 (46,133 Dinar) | 22,292 Dinar | + 107% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$30,860 (10,405 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,014 (3,714 Dinar) | 3,750 Dinar | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,871 (5,014 Dinar) | 2,542 Dinar | + 97% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,876 (1,644 Dinar) | 1,688 Dinar | - 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,468 (1,506 Dinar) | 1,437 Dinar | + 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$24,448 (8,243 Dinar) | 7,000 Dinar | + 18% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 36% cheaper than in Najaf (Iraq) | ||||
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Barranquilla | Najaf | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$53,632 (18,083 Dinar) | 15,919 Dinar | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$35,105 (11,836 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$121,752 (41,051 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 37% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$142,361 (48,000 Dinar) | 75,000 Dinar | - 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,886 (8,391 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$12,247 (4,129 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,630 (1,561 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 84% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,037,010 (686,819 Dinar) | 850,000 Dinar | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$229 (77 Dinar) | 140 Dinar | - 45% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,538 (37,270 Dinar) | 46,009 Dinar | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$10,946 (3,691 Dinar) | 2,300 Dinar | + 60% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 358 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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