Cost of living in Cartagena, Colombia vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cartagena (Colombia) is 57% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$25,354 (kr45) | kr136 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$21,730 (kr38) | kr67 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,116 (kr13) | kr29 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,937 (kr5.20) | kr8 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,860 (kr10) | kr26 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,099 (kr5.48) | kr22 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,419 (kr15) | kr63 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,293 (kr11) | kr18 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,949 (kr3.45) | kr10 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,014 (kr5.33) | kr11 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$44,645 (kr79) | kr79 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,749 (kr7) | kr19 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,883 (kr5.10) | kr11 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Cartagena (Colombia) is 58% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,400,460 (kr4,246) | kr8,536 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,155,610 (kr2,044) | kr5,788 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$289,309 (kr512) | kr1,220 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,761,120 (kr3,115) | kr5,337 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$682,609 (kr1,207) | kr3,926 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$262,788 (kr465) | kr1,589 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$65,293 (kr115) | kr188 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,019,220 (kr1,803) | kr3,570 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$199,184 (kr352) | kr710 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,212 (kr23) | kr57 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,521 (kr17) | kr154 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Cartagena (Colombia) is 49% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$178,438 (kr316) | kr786 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$103,491 (kr183) | kr244 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$226,567 (kr401) | kr727 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$143,549 (kr254) | kr1,206 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Cartagena (Colombia) is 65% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$45,651,400 (kr80,746) | kr301,099 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,396 (kr4.24) | kr10 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$90,062 (kr159) | kr386 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$37,952 (kr67) | kr255 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Cartagena (Colombia) is 47% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,251 (kr22) | kr58 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$11,865 (kr21) | kr73 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$58,176 (kr103) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$13,004 (kr23) | kr58 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,486 (kr15) | kr28 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,261 (kr18) | kr29 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,198 (kr9) | kr13 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$2,999 (kr5.30) | kr16 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$14,202 (kr25) | kr176 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Cartagena (Colombia) is 62% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$41,931 (kr74) | kr344 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$22,476 (kr40) | kr191 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$124,941 (kr221) | kr475 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,273 (kr167) | kr616 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$13,312 (kr24) | kr77 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,435 (kr8) | kr41 | - 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,699 (kr8) | kr33 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,599,730 (kr2,830) | kr3,258 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$209 (kr0.37) | kr0.93 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$102,886 (kr182) | kr230 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,962 (kr9) | kr42 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
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These prices were last updated on December 05, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr26,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr10,517 (COL$5,945,785) in Cartagena.
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