Cost of living in Cartagena, Colombia (Colombia) is 62% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in Cartagena, Colombia (Colombia) is 45% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Cartagena, Colombia | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$46,323 (€10) | €20 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$38,253 (€8) | €13 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,361 (€1.78) | €6 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,893 (€1.04) | €1.27 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$11,587 (€2.47) | €4.82 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$5,592 (€1.19) | €3.59 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$15,397 (€3.28) | €7 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$10,743 (€2.29) | €2.10 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,141 (€0.88) | €1.78 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,199 (€0.90) | €1.53 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$58,765 (€13) | €6 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,118 (€1.52) | €3.00 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,873 (€1.04) | €1.85 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Cartagena, Colombia (Colombia) is 74% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Cartagena, Colombia | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,961,810 (€845) | €3,462 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,110,000 (€450) | €2,580 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$574,308 (€122) | €332 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,283,810 (€487) | €2,013 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,028,150 (€219) | €1,627 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$316,095 (€67) | €205 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$92,208 (€20) | €42 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,355,990 (€289) | €423 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$478,126 (€102) | €217 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$22,682 (€4.84) | €17 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$23,818 (€5.08) | €18 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Cartagena, Colombia (Colombia) is 42% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Cartagena, Colombia | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$233,093 (€50) | €114 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$129,674 (€28) | €36 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$347,085 (€74) | €102 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$301,778 (€64) | €113 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Cartagena, Colombia (Colombia) is 60% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$65,473,800 (€13,962) | €35,128 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,130 (€0.88) | €2.05 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$171,530 (€37) | €90 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$44,949 (€10) | €30 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Cartagena, Colombia (Colombia) is 47% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$9,563 (€2.04) | €4.02 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$21,859 (€4.66) | €15 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$82,603 (€18) | €38 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$15,324 (€3.27) | €4.74 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,022 (€2.99) | €4.23 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,019 (€3.20) | €4.42 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$10,575 (€2.26) | €1.95 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,649 (€0.99) | €2.42 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$32,833 (€7) | €34 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Cartagena, Colombia (Colombia) is 65% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Cartagena, Colombia | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$55,819 (€12) | €64 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$29,187 (€6) | €30 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$127,521 (€27) | €176 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$108,252 (€23) | €90 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$38,809 (€8) | €14 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$12,631 (€2.69) | €4.02 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,859 (€1.25) | €6 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,811,020 (€386) | €482 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$211 (€0.05) | €0.08 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$174,915 (€37) | €55 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,001 (€1.92) | €12 | - 84% | |
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TOTAL | - 62% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 323 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
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