Barranquilla ranks 3rd of 8 priced cities in Colombia on cost — $852 a month in essentials, 20% above Cali, the cheapest. The average net salary of $561 covers that 0.7×. 98.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 12.6 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Nov averages 28°C, Apr 29°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $303 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $445 |
| Groceries | $111 |
| Dining out | $191 |
| Utilities | $205 |
| Local transport | $42 |
| Essentials / mo | $852 |
| Avg net salary | $561 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $592 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $787 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Barranquilla, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.75 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $49.63 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $11.79 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.88 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.07 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.17 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.42 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.10 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.27 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.49 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.37 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.30 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $6.40 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $6.55 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.22 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.48 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.28 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.19 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.65 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.80 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.02 |
| Monthly transit pass | $41.88 |
| Taxi start | $3.10 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $3.41 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.29 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $176.51 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $28.94 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $12.23 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $31.58 |
| Cinema, one seat | $4.65 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Barranquilla has 98.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the 5th-highest of 8 Colombia cities we track. Colombia's national figure is 100.5, so Barranquilla runs 2 below the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28.2°C | 31.7°C | 74% | 30% | 5 mm |
| Feb | 28.4°C | 31.4°C | 72% | 26% | 5 mm |
| Mar | 28.5°C | 32.1°C | 74% | 42% | 15 mm |
| Apr | 28.9°C | 33.9°C | 78% | 71% | 95 mm |
| May | 28.9°C | 35.1°C | 83% | 85% | 244 mm |
| Jun | 28.8°C | 35.1°C | 84% | 83% | 253 mm |
| Jul | 28.9°C | 34.9°C | 83% | 82% | 167 mm |
| Aug | 28.7°C | 35.1°C | 85% | 84% | 233 mm |
| Sep | 28.4°C | 35.1°C | 87% | 86% | 257 mm |
| Oct | 28°C | 34.4°C | 87% | 85% | 305 mm |
| Nov | 27.8°C | 33.9°C | 87% | 77% | 218 mm |
| Dec | 28.5°C | 33.2°C | 78% | 46% | 29 mm |
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