- Cost of Living
- United States
- Spain
- Indianapolis
- Cartagena
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Indianapolis (United States) and Cartagena (Spain)
| Food | 21% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indianapolis (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Cartagena (Spain) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $10.71 (€8.32) | €10.60 | 22% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.07 (€4.71) | €8.13 | 42% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $4.39 (€3.41) | €2.77 | 23% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.31 (€1.80) | €0.67 | 169% |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.97 (€1.53) | €1.36 | 12% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.47 (€2.69) | €0.90 | 201% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.57 (€4.32) | €3.50 | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.18 (€2.47) | €1.26 | 95% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $3.64 (€2.82) | €0.61 | 363% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $1.79 (€1.39) | €0.50 | 179% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14.99 (€11.64) | €5.36 | 117% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (€1.49) | €1.85 | 19% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.73 (€1.34) | €0.82 | 64% |
| Housing | 49% | ||
| Housing in Indianapolis (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Cartagena (Spain) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $1,150 (€893) | €570 | 57% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $201 (€156) | €93 | 68% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $47 (€36) | €37 | 2% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $614 (€477) | €488 | 2% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $176 (€136) | €75 | 82% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8.16 (€6.34) | €3.50 | 81% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18.16 (€14.10) | €9 | 57% |
| Clothes | 8% | ||
| Clothes in Indianapolis (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Cartagena (Spain) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $41 (€32) | €80 | 60% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $36 (€28) | €20 | 41% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $63 (€49) | €48 | 2% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $59 (€45) | €50 | 9% |
| Transportation | 7% | ||
| Transportation in Indianapolis (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Cartagena (Spain) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,670 (€16,822) | €21,237 | 21% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.96 (€0.75) | €1.45 | 48% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $52 (€40) | €24 | 71% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $20 (€15.70) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 71% | ||
| Personal Care in Indianapolis (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Cartagena (Spain) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $7.75 (€6.01) | €3.20 | 88% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6.21 (€4.82) | €3.00 | 61% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (€2.67) | €1.85 | 45% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.87 (€3.00) | €1.60 | 88% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.67 (€2.07) | €1.03 | 100% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.85 (€2.22) | €1.33 | 66% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15.14 (€11.75) | €8.25 | 42% |
| Entertainment | 17% | ||
| Entertainment in Indianapolis (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Cartagena (Spain) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (€26) | €22 | 17% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19.20 (€14.90) | €12.65 | 18% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $147 (€114) | €36 | 217% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $79 (€61) | €46 | 32% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7.79 (€6.04) | €7.33 | 18% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $4.16 (€3.23) | €1.73 | 86% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $4.33 (€3.36) | €1.70 | 98% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $143 (€111) | €155 | 28% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (€0.19) | €0.16 | 14% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $46 (€36) | €36 | 1% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $5.40 (€4.19) | €4.17 | 1% |
| TOTAL | 25% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,146 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2013.
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Cost of living in Indianapolis (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Cartagena (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €4,675
($6,022)
in Indianapolis
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€3,750
in Cartagena.