Cost of living in Cartagena, Colombia (Colombia) is 41% cheaper than in Beersheba (Israel)
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| Food | - 35% | |||
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| Food in Cartagena, Colombia (Colombia) is 35% cheaper than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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| Cartagena, Colombia | Beersheba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$46,323 (39 ₪) | 68 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$38,253 (32 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,361 (7 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,893 (4.11 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$11,587 (10 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$5,592 (4.70 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$15,397 (13 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$10,743 (9 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,141 (3.48 ₪) | 3.89 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,199 (3.53 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$58,765 (49 ₪) | 49 ₪ | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,118 (5.98 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,873 (4.09 ₪) | 5.33 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Cartagena, Colombia (Colombia) is 42% cheaper than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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| Cartagena, Colombia | Beersheba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,961,810 (3,327 ₪) | 4,334 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,110,000 (1,772 ₪) | 2,930 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$574,308 (482 ₪) | 1,244 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,283,810 (1,918 ₪) | 2,535 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,028,150 (863 ₪) | 1,896 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$316,095 (265 ₪) | 1,255 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$92,208 (77 ₪) | 114 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,355,990 (1,139 ₪) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$478,126 (401 ₪) | 836 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$22,682 (19 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$23,818 (20 ₪) | 46 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Cartagena, Colombia (Colombia) is 32% cheaper than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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| Cartagena, Colombia | Beersheba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$233,093 (196 ₪) | 338 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$129,674 (109 ₪) | 161 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$347,085 (291 ₪) | 427 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$301,778 (253 ₪) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Cartagena, Colombia (Colombia) is 32% cheaper than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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| Cartagena, Colombia | Beersheba | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$65,473,800 (54,979 ₪) | 139,410 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,130 (3.47 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$171,530 (144 ₪) | 148 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$44,948 (38 ₪) | 74 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Cartagena, Colombia (Colombia) is 64% cheaper than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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| Cartagena, Colombia | Beersheba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$9,563 (8 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$21,859 (18 ₪) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$82,603 (69 ₪) | 672 ₪ | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$15,324 (13 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,022 (12 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,019 (13 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$10,575 (9 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,649 (3.90 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$32,833 (28 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Cartagena, Colombia (Colombia) is 50% cheaper than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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| Cartagena, Colombia | Beersheba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$55,819 (47 ₪) | 205 ₪ | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$29,187 (25 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$127,521 (107 ₪) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$108,252 (91 ₪) | 376 ₪ | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$38,809 (33 ₪) | 41 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$12,631 (11 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,859 (4.92 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,811,020 (1,521 ₪) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$211 (0.18 ₪) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$174,915 (147 ₪) | 272 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,001 (8 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 75% | |
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TOTAL | - 41% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 111 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 07, 2025.
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