- 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 | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cartagena (Colombia) is 16% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,349 (5,055 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$13,868 (5,676 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,578 (3,102 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,527 (1,034 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,066 (1,664 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,609 (1,068 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,344 (3,006 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,757 (2,766 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,738 (711 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,022 (828 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$30,866 (12,634 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,446 (1,411 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,467 (1,010 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 102% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Cartagena (Colombia) is 31% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,708,330 (1,108,575 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 343% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,308,710 (535,682 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$225,260 (92,203 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,905,120 (779,804 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$660,382 (270,308 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$283,117 (115,886 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$58,477 (23,936 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,099,450 (450,027 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$184,504 (75,521 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$11,749 (4,809 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$17,243 (7,058 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 253% | |
| 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$175,643 (71,894 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$108,613 (44,458 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$195,396 (79,980 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 167% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$149,811 (61,321 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 145% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Cartagena (Colombia) is 0% 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 (18,918,008 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,385 (976 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$84,541 (34,604 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$33,250 (13,610 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Cartagena (Colombia) is 15% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,251 (5,015 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$10,000 (4,093 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$71,954 (29,452 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 195% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$13,004 (5,323 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,111 (3,320 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,038 (4,109 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,421 (2,219 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$2,658 (1,088 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$11,689 (4,785 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$43,886 (17,963 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$19,090 (7,814 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$124,941 (51,141 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$90,009 (36,842 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$14,374 (5,883 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,827 (1,976 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,436 (2,225 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,595,350 (653,009 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$400 (164 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$107,442 (43,978 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,541 (1,859 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 109 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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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 816,106 Dinar
(COL$1,993,807)
in Cartagena
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
728,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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