Cost of living in Cartagena, Colombia vs Curitiba, Brazil
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| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cartagena (Colombia) is 34% more expensive than in Curitiba (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$29,742 (R$ 45) | R$ 25 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$21,731 (R$ 33) | R$ 30 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,458 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,937 (R$ 4.49) | R$ 3.51 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,860 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,099 (R$ 4.74) | R$ 4.88 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,419 (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,293 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,949 (R$ 2.98) | R$ 3.28 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,014 (R$ 4.61) | R$ 4.76 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$44,645 (R$ 68) | R$ 39 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,749 (R$ 5.73) | R$ 7 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,883 (R$ 4.41) | R$ 3.35 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Cartagena (Colombia) is 21% more expensive than in Curitiba (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,386,620 (R$ 3,648) | R$ 2,437 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,155,610 (R$ 1,767) | R$ 1,757 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$258,247 (R$ 395) | R$ 531 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,958,680 (R$ 2,994) | R$ 1,993 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$682,609 (R$ 1,044) | R$ 1,172 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$262,788 (R$ 402) | R$ 236 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$65,293 (R$ 100) | R$ 89 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,019,220 (R$ 1,558) | R$ 1,760 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$199,184 (R$ 304) | R$ 453 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,212 (R$ 20) | R$ 23 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,521 (R$ 15) | R$ 18 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Cartagena (Colombia) is 6% cheaper than in Curitiba (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$178,438 (R$ 273) | R$ 251 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$103,491 (R$ 158) | R$ 180 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$226,567 (R$ 346) | R$ 349 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$143,549 (R$ 219) | R$ 236 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Cartagena (Colombia) is 32% cheaper than in Curitiba (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$45,651,400 (R$ 69,788) | R$ 114,642 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,396 (R$ 3.66) | R$ 4.14 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$90,062 (R$ 138) | R$ 229 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$37,952 (R$ 58) | R$ 44 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Cartagena (Colombia) is 23% cheaper than in Curitiba (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,251 (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$11,865 (R$ 18) | R$ 57 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$58,176 (R$ 89) | R$ 217 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$13,004 (R$ 20) | R$ 14 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,486 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,261 (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,198 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.61 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$2,999 (R$ 4.58) | R$ 3.79 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$14,202 (R$ 22) | R$ 40 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Cartagena (Colombia) is 30% cheaper than in Curitiba (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$41,931 (R$ 64) | R$ 99 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$22,476 (R$ 34) | R$ 44 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$124,941 (R$ 191) | R$ 309 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,273 (R$ 144) | R$ 218 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$13,312 (R$ 20) | R$ 25 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,435 (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,699 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,599,730 (R$ 2,446) | R$ 3,499 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$209 (R$ 0.32) | R$ 0.89 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$102,886 (R$ 157) | R$ 126 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,346 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cartagena (Colombia) is 7% cheaper than in Curitiba (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 7,500 in Curitiba you would need to make just about R$ 6,939 (COL$4,539,208) in Cartagena.
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