Cost of living in Barranquilla is 18% lower than in Callao (without rent).
Rent in Barranquilla is 42% more expensive than in Callao.
Cost of living including rent in Barranquilla is very similar to Callao.
Food in Barranquilla is 10% cheaper than in Callao.
Transport in Barranquilla is 42% cheaper than in Callao.
| Barranquilla | Callao | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Barranquilla | Callao | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.32 $ | 7.67 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.4 $ | 7.95 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.61 $ | 10 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.26 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.85 $ | 3.82 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.87 $ | 0.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.2 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.09 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.91 $ | 9.11 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.2 $ | 7.44 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.08 $ | 9.53 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.5 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.46 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.92 $ | 18.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.87 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.19 $ | 0.87 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.69 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 22.7 $ | 53.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.83 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.6 $ | 35 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 42.8 $ | 35.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.97 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.5 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.3 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.06 $ | 1.85 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
78 $ | 35 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
120 $ | 53.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
22.4 $ | 19 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 251 $ | 169 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 439 $ | 253 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 262 $ | 302 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 516 $ | 502 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 758 $ | 1,778 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,051 $ | 1,453 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 406 $ | 436 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.1 % | 10.69 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.1 $ | 31.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.54 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Haircut | 4.79 $ | 4.79 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.6 $ | 44.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.2 $ | 58.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 129 $ | 223 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,168 $ | 7,696 $ |