- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Canada
- Cartagena
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cartagena, Colombia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cartagena (Colombia) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$11,728 (C$5.05) | C$14 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$12,644 (C$5.45) | C$8 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,235 (C$3.55) | C$5.59 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,452 (C$1.06) | C$2.09 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$3,917 (C$1.69) | C$4.04 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,306 (C$0.99) | C$2.54 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,316 (C$3.15) | C$9 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,691 (C$2.88) | C$3.55 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,728 (C$0.74) | C$3.02 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$1,996 (C$0.86) | C$2.26 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$29,670 (C$13) | C$15 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,278 (C$1.41) | C$2.18 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,097 (C$0.90) | C$1.87 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Cartagena (Colombia) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,941,400 (C$1,268) | C$1,209 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,280,060 (C$552) | C$1,030 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$237,889 (C$103) | C$104 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,599,070 (C$689) | C$919 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$615,139 (C$265) | C$695 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$263,911 (C$114) | C$70 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$58,715 (C$25) | C$39 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,098,810 (C$474) | C$393 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$184,831 (C$80) | C$111 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$11,662 (C$5.03) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$7,711 (C$3.32) | C$24 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Cartagena (Colombia) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$175,704 (C$76) | C$56 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$117,333 (C$51) | C$38 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$195,111 (C$84) | C$96 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$149,742 (C$65) | C$87 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Cartagena (Colombia) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$46,295,500 (C$19,952) | C$23,851 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,376 (C$1.02) | C$1.19 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$84,918 (C$37) | C$46 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$33,250 (C$14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Cartagena (Colombia) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,253 (C$5.28) | C$7 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$10,425 (C$4.49) | C$20 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$52,676 (C$23) | C$80 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$12,757 (C$5.50) | C$6 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,383 (C$3.61) | C$2.88 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$9,682 (C$4.17) | C$3.82 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,376 (C$2.75) | C$3.16 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$2,635 (C$1.14) | C$2.53 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$14,107 (C$6) | C$19 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Cartagena (Colombia) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$43,517 (C$19) | C$45 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$18,683 (C$8) | C$26 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$88,077 (C$38) | C$84 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$89,862 (C$39) | C$86 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$14,605 (C$6) | C$9 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,822 (C$2.08) | C$5.72 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,263 (C$1.84) | C$5.57 | - 67% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | COL$1,552,670 (C$669) | C$850 | - 21% | |
| 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$47) | C$34 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,428 (C$1.91) | C$10 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 160 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Cartagena (Colombia) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,168
(COL$5,031,262)
in Cartagena.
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