- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Canada
- Cartagena
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cartagena, Colombia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cartagena (Colombia) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$11,811 (C$5.42) | C$15 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$12,612 (C$5.79) | C$9 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,803 (C$3.12) | C$5.69 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,452 (C$1.13) | C$2.17 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$3,917 (C$1.80) | C$4.84 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,306 (C$1.06) | C$2.90 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,316 (C$3.36) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,691 (C$3.07) | C$4.00 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,728 (C$0.79) | C$3.31 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$1,996 (C$0.92) | C$3.07 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$29,670 (C$14) | C$16 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,278 (C$1.50) | C$2.51 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,097 (C$0.96) | C$2.07 | - 54% | |
| 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$2,778,680 (C$1,275) | C$1,576 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,401,120 (C$643) | C$1,122 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$237,889 (C$109) | C$109 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,837,110 (C$843) | C$1,019 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$660,382 (C$303) | C$774 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$283,117 (C$130) | C$66 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$58,477 (C$27) | C$40 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,098,810 (C$504) | C$377 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$184,831 (C$85) | C$98 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$11,662 (C$5.35) | C$9 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$17,243 (C$8) | C$23 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Cartagena (Colombia) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$175,704 (C$81) | C$59 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$117,333 (C$54) | C$40 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$195,111 (C$90) | C$93 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$149,742 (C$69) | C$92 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Cartagena (Colombia) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$46,295,500 (C$21,248) | C$22,749 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,376 (C$1.09) | C$1.27 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$84,541 (C$39) | C$65 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$33,250 (C$15) | C$31 | - 51% | |
| 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$5.62) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$10,425 (C$4.78) | C$20 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$52,676 (C$24) | C$96 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$12,757 (C$5.85) | C$6 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,383 (C$3.85) | C$3.72 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$9,682 (C$4.44) | C$2.83 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,376 (C$2.93) | C$3.09 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$2,635 (C$1.21) | C$2.46 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$14,107 (C$6) | C$19 | - 66% | |
| 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 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$19,090 (C$9) | C$26 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$88,077 (C$40) | C$101 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$89,862 (C$41) | C$87 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$14,605 (C$7) | C$9 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,822 (C$2.21) | C$5.53 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,250 (C$1.95) | C$5.67 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,595,350 (C$732) | C$549 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$205 (C$0.09) | C$1.04 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$107,442 (C$49) | C$35 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,428 (C$2.03) | C$10 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 251 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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C$4,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,779
(COL$6,055,267)
in Cartagena.
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