- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- China
- Barrancabermeja
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barrancabermeja, Colombia vs Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 13% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$6,854 (15元) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$12,750 (28元) | 10元 | + 176% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,000 (17元) | 10元 | + 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,500 (5.40元) | 12元 | - 55% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$3,300 (7元) | 8元 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,000 (4.32元) | 9元 | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$5,000 (11元) | 20元 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,000 (17元) | 11元 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$9,000 (19元) | 8元 | + 143% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$5,000 (11元) | 6.00元 | + 80% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$30,500 (66元) | 30元 | + 120% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$4,000 (9元) | 5.00元 | + 73% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,000 (2.16元) | 20元 | - 89% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 3% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$900,000 (1,945元) | 3,000元 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$750,000 (1,621元) | 1,500元 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$225,000 (486元) | 400元 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 2,000元 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 1,000元 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 300元 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 100元 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | COL$1,675,000 (3,621元) | 4,000元 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$300,000 (648元) | 600元 | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$30,000 (65元) | 30元 | + 116% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 50元 | - | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 16% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$215,000 (465元) | 300元 | + 55% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$250,000 (540元) | 500元 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$300,000 (648元) | 500元 | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$300,000 (648元) | 500元 | + 30% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 8% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$42,000,000 (90,784元) | 300,000元 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,750 (5.94元) | 6.00元 | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$153,000 (331元) | 150元 | + 120% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$44,917 (97元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 0% | |||
Personal Care in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 0% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$9,000 (19元) | 10元 | + 95% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 20元 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$9,500 (21元) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 30元 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$3,960 (9元) | 12元 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,800 (8元) | 5.00元 | + 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 25元 | - | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 2% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 80元 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$15,000 (32元) | 50元 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$150,000 (324元) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$14,000 (30元) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,000 (11元) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$105,000 (227元) | 175元 | + 30% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 4% |

These prices were last updated on February 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barrancabermeja (Colombia) is 4% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
9,100元
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 8,729元
(COL$4,038,219)
in Barrancabermeja.
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