Cost of Living in Barranquilla
Summary of cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,070.5$ (7,880,063.3Col$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 595.1$ (2,264,713.0Col$), excluding rent.
- Barranquilla is 63.4% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Barranquilla is, on average, 86.4% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 25,000.00 Col$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 150,000.00 Col$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 34,450.00 Col$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 8,000.00 Col$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 11,500.00 Col$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 8,500.00 Col$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 4,214.29 Col$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3,200.00 Col$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 3,991.40 Col$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 4,855.33 Col$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1,939.11 Col$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 7,565.40 Col$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9,892.97 Col$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9,582.34 Col$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 13,513.57 Col$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5,273.02 Col$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 2,469.64 Col$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2,892.97 Col$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1,519.54 Col$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1,733.51 Col$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2,754.62 Col$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3,466.67 Col$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2,657.00 Col$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 32,000.00 Col$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3,767.86 Col$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5,363.00 Col$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 11,500.00 Col$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3,250.00 Col$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 135,000.00 Col$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 8,000.00 Col$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 19,312.13 Col$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 20,000.00 Col$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 4,073.97 Col$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 62,500,000.00 Col$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 106,333,333.33 Col$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 603,809.52 Col$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 36,000.00 Col$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 90,600.00 Col$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 92,500.00 Col$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 60,000.00 Col$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 17,500.00 Col$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 250,000.00 Col$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 7,500,000.00 Col$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 255,000.00 Col$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 220,000.00 Col$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 330,000.00 Col$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 300,000.00 Col$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,416,666.67 Col$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 914,333.33 Col$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,236,666.67 Col$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,826,666.67 Col$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 550,291.09 Col$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 215,904.87 Col$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,150,000.00 Col$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.00 |
Prices in Barranquilla
This city had 300 entries in the past 12 months by 31 different contributors.
Last update: 6 December 2025
Last update: 6 December 2025
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Leave a comment:1 Comments so far
Francisco J Rascon
on Jun 24, 2023:
There is a mistake in the cost of apartment rent. City center is cheaper than outside city center