- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Iraq
- Cartagena
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cartagena, Colombia compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cartagena (Colombia) is 12% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$11,728 (4,708 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$12,644 (5,076 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,235 (3,306 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,452 (984 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$3,917 (1,572 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,306 (925 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,316 (2,937 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,691 (2,686 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 258% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,728 (693 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$1,996 (801 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$29,670 (11,910 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,278 (1,316 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,097 (842 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Cartagena (Colombia) is 33% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,941,400 (1,180,691 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 372% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,280,060 (513,822 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$237,889 (95,490 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,599,070 (641,874 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$615,139 (246,920 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$263,911 (105,935 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$58,715 (23,568 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,098,810 (441,067 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$184,831 (74,192 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$11,662 (4,681 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$7,711 (3,095 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 55% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Cartagena (Colombia) is 11% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$175,704 (70,528 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$117,333 (47,098 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$195,111 (78,318 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 161% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$149,742 (60,107 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 140% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Cartagena (Colombia) is 1% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$46,295,500 (18,583,225 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,376 (954 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$84,918 (34,087 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$33,250 (13,347 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Cartagena (Colombia) is 7% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,253 (4,919 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$10,425 (4,184 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$52,676 (21,144 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$12,757 (5,121 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,383 (3,365 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$9,682 (3,887 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,376 (2,559 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$2,635 (1,058 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$14,107 (5,663 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Cartagena (Colombia) is 1% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$43,517 (17,468 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$18,683 (7,500 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$102,379 (41,095 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$89,862 (36,071 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$14,605 (5,863 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,822 (1,935 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,263 (1,711 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | COL$1,667,470 (669,330 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$205 (82 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$108,713 (43,638 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,428 (1,777 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 80 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Cartagena (Colombia) is 12% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 846,385 Dinar
(COL$2,108,559)
in Cartagena
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
759,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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