Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 135% more expensive than in Cartagena (Colombia)
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| Food | + 90% | |||
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| Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 90% more expensive than in Cartagena (Colombia) | ||||
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| San Juan | Cartagena | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (COL$76,126) | COL$43,202 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (COL$43,874) | COL$32,463 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.58 (COL$22,063) | COL$13,395 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.83 (COL$13,609) | COL$5,222 | + 161% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (COL$28,985) | COL$13,097 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.85 (COL$18,536) | COL$5,784 | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (COL$43,927) | COL$23,433 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.90 (COL$18,757) | COL$6,031 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.12 (COL$15,033) | COL$5,582 | + 169% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.67 (COL$22,458) | COL$9,737 | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (COL$87,951) | COL$71,684 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.85 (COL$8,909) | COL$6,220 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 (COL$11,597) | COL$5,158 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 283% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 283% more expensive than in Cartagena (Colombia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Juan | Cartagena | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,921 (COL$14,055,383) | COL$3,053,680 | + 360% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,800 (COL$8,662,904) | COL$1,441,470 | + 501% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $286 (COL$1,375,610) | COL$414,583 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,408 (COL$6,773,816) | COL$1,773,020 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $977 (COL$4,702,248) | COL$1,116,220 | + 321% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $185 (COL$891,536) | COL$269,877 | + 230% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (COL$212,528) | COL$72,789 | + 192% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $279 (COL$1,344,590) | COL$1,204,900 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $166 (COL$800,924) | COL$514,313 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (COL$45,454) | COL$13,822 | + 229% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (COL$74,367) | COL$29,540 | + 152% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 33% more expensive than in Cartagena (Colombia) | ||||
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| San Juan | Cartagena | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (COL$228,027) | COL$209,662 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (COL$193,996) | COL$156,095 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (COL$436,875) | COL$352,959 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (COL$548,762) | COL$169,566 | + 224% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 57% more expensive than in Cartagena (Colombia) | ||||
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| San Juan | Cartagena | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $35,359 (COL$170,161,809) | COL$94,444,800 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 (COL$4,690) | COL$4,852 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $37 (COL$180,219) | COL$147,807 | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $37 (COL$175,790) | COL$29,399 | + 498% | |
| Personal Care | + 200% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 200% more expensive than in Cartagena (Colombia) | ||||
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| San Juan | Cartagena | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (COL$42,144) | COL$16,260 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (COL$67,171) | COL$12,774 | + 426% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $57 (COL$272,784) | COL$56,356 | + 384% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (COL$54,754) | COL$13,616 | + 302% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.21 (COL$20,236) | COL$10,861 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (COL$30,103) | COL$15,226 | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.56 (COL$21,930) | COL$7,037 | + 212% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.79 (COL$13,427) | COL$3,761 | + 257% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (COL$111,304) | COL$27,050 | + 311% | |
| Entertainment | + 229% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 229% more expensive than in Cartagena (Colombia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Juan | Cartagena | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $68 (COL$327,214) | COL$51,680 | + 533% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (COL$134,630) | COL$40,231 | + 235% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $67 (COL$322,426) | COL$101,261 | + 218% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (COL$486,663) | COL$130,332 | + 273% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (COL$74,345) | COL$29,589 | + 151% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.90 (COL$28,397) | COL$12,009 | + 136% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.38 (COL$21,063) | COL$5,173 | + 307% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $496 (COL$2,387,046) | COL$1,529,060 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (COL$990) | COL$226 | + 339% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (COL$282,863) | COL$102,043 | + 177% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (COL$49,868) | COL$8,744 | + 470% | |
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TOTAL | + 135% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 867 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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