Cost of living in Cartagena, Spain vs Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Cartagena (Spain) is 32% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 ($13) | $13 | - 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 ($8) | $8 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.81 ($3.36) | $4.42 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 ($0.85) | $0.59 | + 43% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.53 ($1.83) | $2.17 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.18 ($1.41) | $3.69 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.87 ($4.63) | $5.97 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.45 ($1.74) | $3.05 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.71 ($0.85) | $1.38 | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.60 ($0.72) | $3.58 | - 80% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($9) | $15 | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.47 ($1.76) | $2.29 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.76 ($0.91) | $1.98 | - 54% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Cartagena (Spain) is 38% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €659 ($788) | $1,637 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €435 ($520) | $1,036 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 ($122) | $160 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €448 ($536) | $1,072 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €331 ($396) | $727 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €97 ($116) | $82 | + 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 ($37) | $43 | - 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | €374 ($447) | $263 | + 70% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €63 ($76) | $124 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.94 ($4.70) | $10 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($12) | $19 | - 39% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Cartagena (Spain) is about the same as in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 ($92) | $47 | + 95% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 ($37) | $43 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €59 ($70) | $75 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €56 ($67) | $113 | - 41% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Cartagena (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,046 ($25,158) | $24,220 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 ($1.62) | $0.60 | + 172% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €18 ($22) | $59 | - 63% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 ($16) | $17 | - 6% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Cartagena (Spain) is 48% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.49 ($5.37) | $9 | - 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.45 ($4.12) | $22 | - 81% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 ($66) | $102 | - 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.66 ($4.38) | $7 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.74 ($2.08) | $3.39 | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.07 ($2.47) | $3.89 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.00 ($1.20) | $3.39 | - 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 ($1.94) | $1.59 | + 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 ($12) | $20 | - 41% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Cartagena (Spain) is 26% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 ($29) | $47 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 ($17) | $25 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 ($56) | $111 | - 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 ($58) | $93 | - 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 ($7) | $9 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.88 ($2.24) | $5.32 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.26 ($2.70) | $5.32 | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $429 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 ($0.17) | $0.19 | - 8% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 ($37) | $35 | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.41 ($5.27) | $6 | - 15% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cartagena (Spain) is 31% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,900 in Indianapolis, Indiana you would need to make just about $3,399 (€2,843) in Cartagena.
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