Cost of living in Cartagena, Colombia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cartagena (Colombia) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$15,494 (C$5.98) | C$20 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$15,326 (C$5.92) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,523 (C$2.52) | C$5.84 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,786 (C$1.08) | C$1.98 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,854 (C$2.26) | C$4.48 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,609 (C$1.01) | C$3.04 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,252 (C$2.80) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,769 (C$2.61) | C$4.24 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,956 (C$0.76) | C$3.76 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,484 (C$0.96) | C$3.41 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$35,841 (C$14) | C$19 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,796 (C$1.47) | C$2.48 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,090 (C$0.81) | C$1.93 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Cartagena (Colombia) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,322,280 (C$897) | C$2,136 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,813,180 (C$700) | C$1,241 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$258,828 (C$100) | C$133 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,943,930 (C$751) | C$1,120 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$596,778 (C$230) | C$806 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$263,011 (C$102) | C$66 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$68,500 (C$26) | C$54 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,034,070 (C$399) | C$311 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$199,184 (C$77) | C$97 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,276 (C$5.51) | C$10 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,569 (C$5.24) | C$25 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Cartagena (Colombia) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$179,112 (C$69) | C$60 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$103,491 (C$40) | C$39 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$202,729 (C$78) | C$98 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$151,578 (C$59) | C$117 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Cartagena (Colombia) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$45,651,400 (C$17,629) | C$22,935 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,122 (C$0.82) | C$1.42 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$90,062 (C$35) | C$67 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$38,277 (C$15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Cartagena (Colombia) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$11,952 (C$4.62) | C$8 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$10,865 (C$4.20) | C$22 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$58,176 (C$22) | C$77 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$13,004 (C$5.02) | C$6 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,300 (C$3.21) | C$3.85 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,535 (C$4.07) | C$4.28 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,311 (C$2.05) | C$3.11 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,123 (C$1.21) | C$2.46 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$13,705 (C$5.29) | C$20 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Cartagena (Colombia) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$42,735 (C$17) | C$52 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$20,775 (C$8) | C$26 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$124,941 (C$48) | C$117 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$95,589 (C$37) | C$96 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$12,641 (C$4.88) | C$9 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,550 (C$1.76) | C$5.42 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,821 (C$1.48) | C$7 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,572,070 (C$607) | C$647 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$209 (C$0.08) | C$0.83 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$98,257 (C$38) | C$35 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,962 (C$1.92) | C$11 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,300 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,080 (COL$7,976,491) in Cartagena.
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