Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia vs Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 7% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,795 (8,035 Dinar) | 11,206 Dinar | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,767 (7,212 Dinar) | 8,002 Dinar | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,068 (2,869 Dinar) | 2,979 Dinar | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,600 (1,056 Dinar) | 1,436 Dinar | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,078 (2,061 Dinar) | 1,582 Dinar | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,099 (1,258 Dinar) | 973 Dinar | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$9,062 (3,678 Dinar) | 3,714 Dinar | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,089 (2,065 Dinar) | 1,463 Dinar | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,417 (981 Dinar) | 692 Dinar | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,448 (1,400 Dinar) | 1,473 Dinar | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,452 (16,420 Dinar) | 21,266 Dinar | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,292 (1,742 Dinar) | 1,247 Dinar | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,070 (840 Dinar) | 833 Dinar | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 10% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,010,630 (816,136 Dinar) | 580,655 Dinar | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,037,440 (421,108 Dinar) | 378,676 Dinar | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$322,532 (130,919 Dinar) | 90,666 Dinar | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,235,390 (501,458 Dinar) | 496,760 Dinar | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$784,076 (318,265 Dinar) | 315,463 Dinar | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$224,489 (91,122 Dinar) | 67,588 Dinar | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$78,440 (31,840 Dinar) | 34,357 Dinar | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,137,930 (461,898 Dinar) | 297,764 Dinar | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$350,398 (142,230 Dinar) | 105,071 Dinar | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,063 (5,708 Dinar) | 4,856 Dinar | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,111 (3,698 Dinar) | 9,041 Dinar | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 74% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,843 (66,100 Dinar) | 34,022 Dinar | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$108,684 (44,116 Dinar) | 28,378 Dinar | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$232,402 (94,334 Dinar) | 28,272 Dinar | + 234% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$171,940 (69,792 Dinar) | 47,541 Dinar | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 58% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$72,459,200 (29,411,958 Dinar) | 14,753,300 Dinar | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,502 (1,015 Dinar) | 731 Dinar | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$111,722 (45,349 Dinar) | 31,623 Dinar | + 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$39,612 (16,079 Dinar) | 9,808 Dinar | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 44% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,789 (7,221 Dinar) | 5,017 Dinar | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$16,004 (6,496 Dinar) | 1,377 Dinar | + 372% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$69,186 (28,083 Dinar) | 25,205 Dinar | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$15,876 (6,444 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 330% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,155 (4,528 Dinar) | 3,048 Dinar | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,897 (5,235 Dinar) | 4,335 Dinar | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,574 (2,669 Dinar) | 1,849 Dinar | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,732 (1,921 Dinar) | 2,450 Dinar | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$19,587 (7,951 Dinar) | 6,309 Dinar | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 39% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$27,072 (10,989 Dinar) | 25,385 Dinar | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,911 (8,894 Dinar) | 18,520 Dinar | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$84,740 (34,397 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$78,425 (31,833 Dinar) | 64,936 Dinar | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,401 (9,093 Dinar) | 9,327 Dinar | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,803 (2,761 Dinar) | 4,178 Dinar | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,450 (1,401 Dinar) | 3,391 Dinar | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,589,790 (645,313 Dinar) | 943,966 Dinar | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$173 (70 Dinar) | 119 Dinar | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,929 (45,027 Dinar) | 69,099 Dinar | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,892 (1,986 Dinar) | 2,706 Dinar | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 471 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 9% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 2,077,270 Dinar (COL$5,117,555) in Barranquilla to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 1,900,000 Dinar in Sulaymaniyah.
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