Cost of living in Cartagena
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|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.43
COP24,414.05
|
$3.00
-
$8.08
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.08
COP36,361.35
|
$5.77
-
$9.24
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.73
COP3,278.36
|
$0.58
-
$0.92
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.62
COP2,791.25
|
$0.46
-
$0.92
|
Cartagena - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.46
COP6,575.82
|
$0.92
-
$2.27
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.15
COP14,154.95
|
$2.08
-
$4.62
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.60
COP16,189.40
|
$3.06
-
$4.37
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.98
COP8,922.04
|
$1.39
-
$2.77
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.39
COP10,755.96
|
$1.57
-
$3.16
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.63
COP7,337.14
|
$0.84
-
$2.09
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.73
COP3,298.65
|
$0.63
-
$0.84
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.73
COP3,298.65
|
$0.73
-
$0.73
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.59
COP2,638.92
|
$0.40
-
$0.94
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.79
COP3,534.27
|
$0.52
-
$1.05
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.55
COP2,473.99
|
$0.37
-
$0.73
|
Cartagena - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$2.81
COP12,624.07
|
$2.21
-
$3.67
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$21.08
COP94,855.69
|
$15.06
-
$27.25
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$17,318.49
COP77,917,176.39
|
$16,163.92
-
$18,473.05
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$20.67
COP92,981.16
|
$13.33
-
$24.48
|
Cartagena - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$29.98
COP134,883.29
|
$13.85
-
$55.19
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$692.74
COP3,116,687.06
|
$461.83
-
$923.65
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$315.58
COP1,419,824.10
|
$138.55
-
$461.83
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$99.71
COP448,580.32
|
$75.93
-
$176.58
|
Cartagena - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$124.69
COP561,003.67
|
$39.26
-
$230.91
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
??
-
??
|
Cartagena - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.73
COP7,791.72
|
$0.81
-
$2.31
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.54
COP6,925.97
|
$0.46
-
$1.85
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.31
COP10,388.96
|
$2.19
-
$3.46
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$29.10
COP130,900.86
|
$16.16
-
$94.84
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.04
COP18,180.67
|
$2.77
-
$5.20
|
Cartagena - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$58.11
COP261,455.41
|
$47.34
-
$69.27
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$36.95
COP166,223.31
|
$16.16
-
$57.73
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$119.31
COP536,762.77
|
$69.27
-
$138.55
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$107.76
COP484,817.99
|
$69.27
-
$138.55
|
Cartagena - Cost of clothing
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