Cost of living in Galapagos Islands is 8% lower than in Barranquilla (without rent).
Rent in Galapagos Islands is 21% cheaper than in Barranquilla.
Cost of living including rent in Galapagos Islands is 14% lower than in Barranquilla.
Food in Galapagos Islands is 9% more expensive than in Barranquilla.
Transport in Galapagos Islands is 68% cheaper than in Barranquilla.
| Galapagos Islands | Barranquilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Galapagos Islands | Barranquilla | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.42 $ | 5.32 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 32.4 $ | 25.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.1 $ | 6.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.99 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.52 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.83 $ | 0.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.1 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.21 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.01 $ | 5.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.46 $ | 7.08 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.04 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.01 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.53 $ | 8.92 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.89 $ | 2.19 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.34 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 21.2 $ | 22.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.69 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.6 $ | 15.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 32.5 $ | 42.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.86 $ | 6.97 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.62 $ | 4.5 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.89 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.78 $ | 1.06 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.1 $ | 78 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.2 $ | 120 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30.2 $ | 22.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 202 $ | 251 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 353 $ | 439 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 264 $ | 262 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 471 $ | 516 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,126 $ | 758 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,124 $ | 1,051 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 463 $ | 406 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.89 % | 11.1 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.7 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.38 $ | 4.54 $ |
| Haircut | 6.99 $ | 4.79 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.8 $ | 79.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.2 $ | 51.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 243 $ | 129 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,329 $ | 3,168 $ |