- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Moldova
- Cartagena
- Chişinău
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Cartagena (Colombia) and Chişinău (Moldova)
| Food | 56% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cartagena (Colombia) is 56% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | COL$16,500 (111 Leu) | 63 Leu | 76% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$12,286 (82 Leu) | 55 Leu | 50% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | COL$4,700 (32 Leu) | 36 Leu | 11% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,214 (22 Leu) | 11.33 Leu | 90% |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$3,400 (23 Leu) | 17 Leu | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$1,500 (10.05 Leu) | 16.43 Leu | 39% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,400 (43 Leu) | 48 Leu | 10% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,500 (44 Leu) | 9.71 Leu | 348% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,340 (29 Leu) | 13.14 Leu | 121% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | COL$2,440 (16.35 Leu) | 13 Leu | 26% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$25,500 (171 Leu) | 51 Leu | 237% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,686 (25 Leu) | 16.71 Leu | 48% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,840 (12.33 Leu) | 4.33 Leu | 185% |
| Housing | 112% | ||
| Housing in Cartagena (Colombia) is 112% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | COL$1,816,670 (12,176 Leu) | 5,614 Leu | 117% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$612,500 (4,105 Leu) | 1,557 Leu | 164% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | COL$80,000 (536 Leu) | 162 Leu | 232% |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,660,000 (11,126 Leu) | 10,375 Leu | 7% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | COL$155,000 (1,039 Leu) | 1,338 Leu | 22% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,000 (127 Leu) | 183 Leu | 31% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,000 (60 Leu) | 66 Leu | 9% |
| Clothes | 24% | ||
| Clothes in Cartagena (Colombia) is 24% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | COL$143,333 (961 Leu) | 1,125 Leu | 15% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | COL$56,667 (380 Leu) | 633 Leu | 40% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | COL$208,333 (1,396 Leu) | 1,257 Leu | 11% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | COL$155,000 (1,039 Leu) | 1,258 Leu | 17% |
| Transportation | 156% | ||
| Transportation in Cartagena (Colombia) is 156% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$80,000,000 (536,204 Leu) | 252,803 Leu | 112% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,460 (16.49 Leu) | 16.70 Leu | 1% |
| monthly ticket public transport | COL$111,667 (748 Leu) | 138 Leu | 443% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | COL$81,253 (545 Leu) | 46 Leu | 1078% |
| Personal Care | 11% | ||
| Personal Care in Cartagena (Colombia) is 11% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | COL$15,000 (101 Leu) | 222 Leu | 55% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$13,000 (87 Leu) | 52 Leu | 69% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$9,500 (64 Leu) | 35 Leu | 84% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 47 Leu | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$12,000 (80 Leu) | 16.83 Leu | 378% |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,750 (32 Leu) | 22 Leu | 45% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$12,000 (80 Leu) | 45 Leu | 79% |
| Entertainment | 12% | ||
| Entertainment in Cartagena (Colombia) is 12% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$27,333 (183 Leu) | 142 Leu | 29% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$16,833 (113 Leu) | 136 Leu | 17% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$22,250 (149 Leu) | 135 Leu | 10% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | COL$180,000 (1,206 Leu) | 517 Leu | 134% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$15,400 (103 Leu) | 53 Leu | 94% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,000 (47 Leu) | 23 Leu | 101% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | COL$4,071 (27 Leu) | 22 Leu | 25% |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$180,000 (1,206 Leu) | 4,060 Leu | 70% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$203 (1.36 Leu) | 1.39 Leu | 2% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | COL$140,000 (938 Leu) | 733 Leu | 28% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | COL$4,375 (29 Leu) | 21 Leu | 40% |
| TOTAL | 71% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 879 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2013.
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Cost of living in Cartagena (Colombia) is 71% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova)
For example, you would need at least 26,644 Leu
(COL$3,975,181)
in Cartagena
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
15,625 Leu
in Chişinău.