- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Canada
- Cartagena
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cartagena, Colombia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cartagena (Colombia) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$11,728 (C$5.16) | C$14 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$12,644 (C$5.56) | C$8 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,235 (C$3.62) | C$6 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,452 (C$1.08) | C$2.38 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$3,917 (C$1.72) | C$4.08 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,306 (C$1.01) | C$2.62 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,316 (C$3.22) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,691 (C$2.94) | C$3.73 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,728 (C$0.76) | C$2.90 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$1,996 (C$0.88) | C$2.89 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$29,670 (C$13) | C$16 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,278 (C$1.44) | C$2.31 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,097 (C$0.92) | C$1.76 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Cartagena (Colombia) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,941,400 (C$1,293) | C$1,186 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,280,060 (C$563) | C$982 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$237,889 (C$105) | C$117 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,599,070 (C$703) | C$919 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$615,139 (C$270) | C$695 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$263,911 (C$116) | C$64 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$58,715 (C$26) | C$39 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,098,810 (C$483) | C$392 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$184,831 (C$81) | C$111 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$11,662 (C$5.13) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$8,300 (C$3.65) | C$26 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Cartagena (Colombia) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$175,704 (C$77) | C$61 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$117,333 (C$52) | C$41 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$195,111 (C$86) | C$95 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$149,742 (C$66) | C$87 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Cartagena (Colombia) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$46,295,500 (C$20,353) | C$22,684 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,376 (C$1.04) | C$1.19 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$84,918 (C$37) | C$47 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$33,250 (C$15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Cartagena (Colombia) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,253 (C$5.39) | C$8 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$10,425 (C$4.58) | C$20 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$52,676 (C$23) | C$85 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$12,757 (C$5.61) | C$7 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,383 (C$3.69) | C$3.90 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$9,682 (C$4.26) | C$3.90 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,376 (C$2.80) | C$3.21 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$2,635 (C$1.16) | C$2.46 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$14,107 (C$6) | C$19 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Cartagena (Colombia) is 76% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$43,517 (C$19) | C$43 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$18,683 (C$8) | C$27 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$102,379 (C$45) | C$84 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$89,862 (C$40) | C$93 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$14,605 (C$6) | C$9 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,822 (C$2.12) | C$5.44 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,263 (C$1.87) | C$5.57 | - 66% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$369,992 (C$163) | C$141 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$205 (C$0.09) | C$2.00 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$108,713 (C$48) | C$34 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,642 (C$2.04) | C$10 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 129 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Cartagena (Colombia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,105
(COL$4,789,047)
in Cartagena.
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