Cost of living in Paysandu is 2% higher than in Barranquilla (without rent).
Rent in Paysandu is 8% cheaper than in Barranquilla.
Cost of living including rent in Paysandu is 2% lower than in Barranquilla.
Food in Paysandu is 22% more expensive than in Barranquilla.
Transport in Paysandu is 50% cheaper than in Barranquilla.
| Paysandu | Barranquilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Paysandu | Barranquilla | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.32 $ | 5.32 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18 $ | 25.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.03 $ | 6.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.65 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.45 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.92 $ | 0.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.01 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.77 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.63 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.43 $ | 5.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.78 $ | 7.08 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.57 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.02 $ | 8.92 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.55 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.26 $ | 2.19 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.14 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 42.8 $ | 22.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.39 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17 $ | 15.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.9 $ | 42.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.13 $ | 6.97 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.86 $ | 4.5 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.74 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.36 $ | 1.06 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
47.7 $ | 78 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
73.6 $ | 120 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30.8 $ | 22.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 242 $ | 251 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 266 $ | 439 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 269 $ | 262 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 322 $ | 516 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,585 $ | 758 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,095 $ | 1,051 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 681 $ | 406 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.47 % | 11.1 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 12.8 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.03 $ | 4.54 $ |
| Haircut | 5.57 $ | 4.79 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76.8 $ | 79.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60.6 $ | 51.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 353 $ | 129 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,792 $ | 3,168 $ |