- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Iraq
- Cartagena
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cartagena, Colombia vs Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cartagena (Colombia) is 15% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$13,760 (5,230 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$16,055 (6,102 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,215 (3,122 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,578 (980 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,963 (1,886 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,731 (1,038 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,619 (2,896 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,757 (2,568 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 242% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,738 (661 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,142 (814 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$31,726 (12,058 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,709 (1,410 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,467 (938 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Cartagena (Colombia) is 30% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,626,320 (998,228 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 299% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,289,240 (490,022 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$300,849 (114,349 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,853,690 (704,562 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$686,247 (260,833 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$300,000 (114,026 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$62,163 (23,627 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,151,090 (437,513 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$184,504 (70,127 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$11,749 (4,466 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$25,000 (9,502 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 375% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Cartagena (Colombia) is 10% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$175,643 (66,759 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$108,613 (41,282 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$199,719 (75,910 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 153% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$155,544 (59,120 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 136% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Cartagena (Colombia) is 2% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$46,218,100 (17,566,860 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,361 (898 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$84,541 (32,133 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$33,639 (12,786 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Cartagena (Colombia) is 11% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,251 (4,656 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$10,000 (3,801 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$81,651 (31,035 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 210% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$13,004 (4,943 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,111 (3,083 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,038 (3,815 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,421 (2,060 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$2,908 (1,105 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$13,401 (5,093 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Cartagena (Colombia) is 2% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$42,158 (16,024 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$19,068 (7,248 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$150,000 (57,013 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,349 (35,861 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$13,573 (5,159 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,827 (1,835 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,117 (1,945 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,401,830 (532,816 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$205 (78 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$105,768 (40,201 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,634 (1,762 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 165 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2019.
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Cost of living in Cartagena (Colombia) is 11% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 838,205 Dinar
(COL$2,205,303)
in Cartagena
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
755,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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