Barranquilla, Colombia
👥 1.2M
Purchasing Power vs. US
Your dollar goes 309% further
Price Comparison
beer
$1.5081% cheaper
big mac
$5.963% more
budget hotel
$12.00
cinema
$4.0076% cheaper
coca cola
$0.7067% cheaper
gasoline liter
$0.8033% cheaper
iphone
$1099.0010% more
jeans
$35.0032% cheaper
luxury hotel
$180.00
monthly pass
$30.0070% cheaper
nike shoes
$65.0029% cheaper
rent 1br
$450.0085% cheaper
About Barranquilla
Barranquilla offers a laid-back Caribbean lifestyle with affordable costs and a growing digital nomad scene, though infrastructure and safety concerns in certain neighborhoods require careful navigation. The city provides reliable internet (fiber widespread in business districts), vibrant nightlife, and an authentic Colombian food scene without the tourist saturation of larger cities. Weather is tropical and humid year-round, and while public transportation is limited, the compact downtown and Bocagrande areas are increasingly walkable for expats.
Tropical Caribbean climate, 80-90°F year-round with high humidityFiber internet available, 30-50+ Mbps reliable in expat zonesGrowing expat community, affordable compared to MedellínLimited metro system, reliant on taxis and rideshare appsVibrant food scene with fresh seafood and Caribbean influencesActive nightlife in El Prado and Bocagrande neighborhoodsMultiple coworking spaces emerging in business districtsSafety varies by neighborhood; stick to established expat areas