- 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$12,349 (C$5.62) | C$15 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$13,868 (C$6) | C$9 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,578 (C$3.45) | C$5.69 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,527 (C$1.15) | C$2.05 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,066 (C$1.85) | C$4.81 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,609 (C$1.19) | C$2.90 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,344 (C$3.34) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,757 (C$3.08) | C$4.00 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,738 (C$0.79) | C$3.34 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,022 (C$0.92) | C$3.36 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$30,866 (C$14) | C$16 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,446 (C$1.57) | C$2.41 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,467 (C$1.12) | C$2.01 | - 44% | |
| 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$2,708,330 (C$1,233) | C$1,651 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,308,710 (C$596) | C$1,142 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$225,260 (C$103) | C$102 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,905,120 (C$867) | C$1,038 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$660,382 (C$301) | C$779 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$283,117 (C$129) | C$66 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$58,477 (C$27) | C$39 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,099,450 (C$501) | C$351 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$184,504 (C$84) | C$86 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$11,749 (C$5.35) | C$9 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$17,243 (C$8) | C$22 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Cartagena (Colombia) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$175,643 (C$80) | C$59 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$108,613 (C$49) | C$40 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$195,396 (C$89) | C$93 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$149,811 (C$68) | C$92 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Cartagena (Colombia) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$46,218,100 (C$21,044) | C$22,749 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,385 (C$1.09) | C$1.27 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$84,541 (C$38) | C$67 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$33,250 (C$15) | C$31 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Cartagena (Colombia) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,251 (C$5.58) | C$8 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$10,000 (C$4.55) | C$20 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$71,954 (C$33) | C$82 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$13,004 (C$5.92) | C$6 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,111 (C$3.69) | C$3.72 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,038 (C$4.57) | C$2.83 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,421 (C$2.47) | C$3.09 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$2,658 (C$1.21) | C$2.46 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$11,689 (C$5.32) | C$19 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Cartagena (Colombia) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$43,886 (C$20) | C$46 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$19,090 (C$9) | C$26 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$124,941 (C$57) | C$101 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$90,009 (C$41) | C$85 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$14,374 (C$7) | C$8 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,827 (C$2.20) | C$5.34 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,436 (C$2.48) | C$5.67 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,595,350 (C$726) | C$549 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$400 (C$0.18) | C$1.04 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$107,442 (C$49) | C$35 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,541 (C$2.07) | C$11 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 350 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cartagena (Colombia) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$5,000
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,006
(COL$6,601,010)
in Cartagena.
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