Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia vs Pelotas, Brazil
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 28% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,795 (R$ 29) | R$ 22 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$15,733 (R$ 23) | R$ 20 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,117 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,745 (R$ 4.07) | R$ 2.92 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,158 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,099 (R$ 4.59) | R$ 5.16 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,792 (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,089 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.24 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,196 (R$ 3.26) | R$ 3.19 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,699 (R$ 5.48) | R$ 3.81 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,452 (R$ 60) | R$ 34 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,040 (R$ 5.99) | R$ 4.77 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,070 (R$ 3.07) | R$ 3.28 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 18% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,982,350 (R$ 2,938) | R$ 2,183 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,078,740 (R$ 1,599) | R$ 1,542 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$300,263 (R$ 445) | R$ 343 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,235,390 (R$ 1,831) | R$ 1,648 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$739,966 (R$ 1,097) | R$ 874 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$212,927 (R$ 316) | R$ 276 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$76,560 (R$ 113) | R$ 103 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,060,840 (R$ 1,572) | R$ 1,567 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$350,398 (R$ 519) | R$ 415 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,063 (R$ 21) | R$ 18 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,111 (R$ 14) | R$ 14 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 15% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,843 (R$ 241) | R$ 229 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$108,684 (R$ 161) | R$ 131 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$232,402 (R$ 344) | R$ 319 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$171,940 (R$ 255) | R$ 244 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 31% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$69,045,800 (R$ 102,335) | R$ 63,873 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,143 (R$ 4.66) | R$ 4.53 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$109,230 (R$ 162) | R$ 120 | + 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$44,845 (R$ 66) | R$ 64 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,789 (R$ 26) | R$ 17 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$16,004 (R$ 24) | R$ 51 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$69,186 (R$ 103) | R$ 233 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$15,876 (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,248 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,897 (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,574 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.24 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,476 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.09 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$19,587 (R$ 29) | R$ 29 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 27% cheaper than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$27,072 (R$ 40) | R$ 83 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,347 (R$ 32) | R$ 36 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$84,740 (R$ 126) | R$ 493 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$78,425 (R$ 116) | R$ 130 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,401 (R$ 33) | R$ 14 | + 141% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,803 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,584 (R$ 5.31) | R$ 10 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,589,790 (R$ 2,356) | R$ 3,350 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$173 (R$ 0.26) | R$ 0.80 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,929 (R$ 164) | R$ 102 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,892 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 496 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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