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Bogotá vs Barranquilla

Colombia vs Colombia · 713 km apart

Bogotá

Colombia

$2,072,575 ($493)

single / month

VS

Barranquilla

Colombia

$1,798,993 ($428)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseBogotáBarranquillaCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$5.07$4.45Barranquilla
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$20.28$17.78Barranquilla
Cappuccino$1.52$1.33Barranquilla
Monthly groceries (single person)$115$101Barranquilla
Monthly public transport pass$18.59$16.30Barranquilla
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$49.01$42.98Barranquilla
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$14.20$12.45Barranquilla
Fitness club membership$14.20$12.45Barranquilla
Cinema ticket$3.72$3.26Barranquilla
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$223$190Barranquilla
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$155$132Barranquilla
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$466$396Barranquilla
Total single-person budget$493$428Barranquilla
Average net salary$650$570

Verdict

Barranquilla is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Bogotá runs about $493 versus $428 in Barranquilla — a difference of roughly 13%.

Salary-adjusted, Bogotá leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Bogotá  ·  Full cost of living in Barranquilla

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bogotá cheaper than Barranquilla?
No. Bogotá costs an estimated $493 per month for a single person, about 13% more than Barranquilla at $428.
How far is Bogotá from Barranquilla?
The straight-line distance between Bogotá and Barranquilla is approximately 713 km (443 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Bogotá or Barranquilla?
The estimated average net salary is $650 in Bogotá and $570 in Barranquilla. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $157 in Bogotá versus $142 in Barranquilla per month.