- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Canada
- Cartagena
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cartagena, Colombia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cartagena (Colombia) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$11,728 (C$4.95) | C$14 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$12,644 (C$5.33) | C$8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,235 (C$3.47) | C$5.67 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,452 (C$1.03) | C$2.40 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$3,917 (C$1.65) | C$4.13 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,306 (C$0.97) | C$2.54 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,316 (C$3.09) | C$9 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,691 (C$2.82) | C$3.55 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,728 (C$0.73) | C$3.02 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$1,996 (C$0.84) | C$2.26 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$29,670 (C$13) | C$15 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,278 (C$1.38) | C$2.18 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,097 (C$0.88) | C$1.87 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Cartagena (Colombia) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,941,400 (C$1,241) | C$1,186 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,280,060 (C$540) | C$982 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$237,889 (C$100) | C$104 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,599,070 (C$674) | C$919 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$615,139 (C$259) | C$695 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$263,911 (C$111) | C$64 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$58,715 (C$25) | C$39 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,098,810 (C$463) | C$393 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$184,831 (C$78) | C$111 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$11,662 (C$4.92) | C$10 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$7,711 (C$3.25) | C$25 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Cartagena (Colombia) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$175,704 (C$74) | C$61 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$117,333 (C$49) | C$41 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$195,111 (C$82) | C$95 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$149,742 (C$63) | C$87 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Cartagena (Colombia) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$46,295,500 (C$19,527) | C$23,851 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,376 (C$1.00) | C$1.19 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$84,918 (C$36) | C$47 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$33,250 (C$14) | - | - | |
| 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$12,253 (C$5.17) | C$7 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$10,425 (C$4.40) | C$20 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$52,676 (C$22) | C$85 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$12,757 (C$5.38) | C$6 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,383 (C$3.54) | C$2.88 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$9,682 (C$4.08) | C$3.82 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,376 (C$2.69) | C$3.16 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$2,635 (C$1.11) | C$2.53 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$14,107 (C$5.95) | C$19 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Cartagena (Colombia) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$43,517 (C$18) | C$45 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$18,683 (C$8) | C$26 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$102,379 (C$43) | C$84 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$89,862 (C$38) | C$89 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$14,605 (C$6) | C$9 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,822 (C$2.03) | C$5.72 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,263 (C$1.80) | C$5.43 | - 67% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$369,992 (C$156) | C$141 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$205 (C$0.09) | C$1.04 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$108,713 (C$46) | C$34 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,642 (C$1.96) | C$10 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 175 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Cartagena (Colombia) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$3,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,059
(COL$4,882,428)
in Cartagena.
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