Colombia
Cost of Living in Barranquilla
Monthly Total
$1,178
$20,615
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$506
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$22
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 1/13/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$506
$8,855
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$132
$2,310
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$115
$2,013
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$48
$840
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$90
$1,575
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$183
$3,203
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$68
$1,190
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$36
$630
Monthly Total
$1,178
$20,615
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Living in Barranquilla
Barranquilla is 30% cheaper than Bogotá but very hot (88-92°F year-round). AC essential, adding significantly to electricity bills. Working port city without beach tourism markup. Authentic Colombian experience. Gateway to Caribbean coast beaches (1-1.5 hours).
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