Cost of living in Colombia compared to Barbados
Currency:
| Food | - 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 72% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Colombia | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$31,677 (13 Bds$) | 35 Bds$ | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$24,609 (10 Bds$) | 22 Bds$ | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,599 (4.45 Bds$) | 15 Bds$ | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,158 (1.75 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,410 (3.95 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,614 (1.94 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$12,019 (5.05 Bds$) | 34 Bds$ | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$7,783 (3.27 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,836 (1.61 Bds$) | 9 Bds$ | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,902 (1.64 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$48,478 (20 Bds$) | 55 Bds$ | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,786 (2.43 Bds$) | 7 Bds$ | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,060 (1.28 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 75% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Colombia | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,034,390 (1,274 Bds$) | 5,921 Bds$ | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,509,820 (634 Bds$) | 2,000 Bds$ | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$289,938 (122 Bds$) | 315 Bds$ | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,767,080 (742 Bds$) | 4,000 Bds$ | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$997,943 (419 Bds$) | 1,750 Bds$ | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$190,311 (80 Bds$) | 297 Bds$ | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$72,167 (30 Bds$) | 80 Bds$ | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,448,320 (608 Bds$) | 1,000 Bds$ | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$438,601 (184 Bds$) | 700 Bds$ | - 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$22,467 (9 Bds$) | 19 Bds$ | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$17,855 (7 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 74% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 74% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Colombia | Barbados | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$203,618 (85 Bds$) | 310 Bds$ | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$127,649 (54 Bds$) | 220 Bds$ | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$329,576 (138 Bds$) | 640 Bds$ | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$250,720 (105 Bds$) | 260 Bds$ | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 57% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Colombia | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$69,308,400 (29,095 Bds$) | 80,000 Bds$ | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,461 (1.45 Bds$) | 4.08 Bds$ | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$143,460 (60 Bds$) | 140 Bds$ | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 60% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Colombia | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,394 (7 Bds$) | 20 Bds$ | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$26,865 (11 Bds$) | 33 Bds$ | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$91,172 (38 Bds$) | 180 Bds$ | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,098 (8 Bds$) | 31 Bds$ | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,563 (5.69 Bds$) | 11 Bds$ | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$18,123 (8 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,889 (3.31 Bds$) | 4.48 Bds$ | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,021 (2.53 Bds$) | 5.29 Bds$ | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$27,771 (12 Bds$) | 23 Bds$ | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 73% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Colombia | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$41,750 (18 Bds$) | 95 Bds$ | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,602 (12 Bds$) | 40 Bds$ | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$104,450 (44 Bds$) | 110 Bds$ | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$105,749 (44 Bds$) | 275 Bds$ | - 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$29,112 (12 Bds$) | 27 Bds$ | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,972 (4.19 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,616 (1.94 Bds$) | 10 Bds$ | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,513,960 (1,055 Bds$) | 1,600 Bds$ | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$242 (0.10 Bds$) | 0.73 Bds$ | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$114,085 (48 Bds$) | 160 Bds$ | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,492 (3.56 Bds$) | 17 Bds$ | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 69% cheaper than in Barbados
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