Cost of living in Cartagena, Colombia vs Lille, France
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Cartagena (Colombia) is 52% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$25,354 (€6) | €15 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$21,730 (€5.18) | €8 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,116 (€1.69) | €5.83 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,937 (€0.70) | €1.12 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,860 (€1.40) | €3.32 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,099 (€0.74) | €1.98 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,419 (€2.01) | €7 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,293 (€1.50) | €1.94 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,949 (€0.46) | €1.79 | - 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,014 (€0.72) | €2.25 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$44,645 (€11) | €6 | + 75% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,749 (€0.89) | €1.70 | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,883 (€0.69) | €1.06 | - 35% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Cartagena (Colombia) is 50% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,482,480 (€591) | €1,120 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,155,610 (€275) | €841 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$289,309 (€69) | €118 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,761,120 (€419) | €657 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$682,609 (€163) | €543 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$262,788 (€63) | €75 | - 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$65,293 (€16) | €28 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,019,220 (€243) | €322 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$199,184 (€47) | €91 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,212 (€3.15) | €10 | - 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,521 (€2.27) | €13 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 44% | |||
Clothes in Cartagena (Colombia) is 44% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$178,438 (€43) | €92 | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$103,491 (€25) | €37 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$226,567 (€54) | €89 | - 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$143,549 (€34) | €90 | - 62% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Cartagena (Colombia) is 54% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$45,651,400 (€10,874) | €22,770 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,396 (€0.57) | €1.41 | - 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$90,062 (€21) | €51 | - 58% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$37,952 (€9) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Cartagena (Colombia) is 45% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,251 (€2.92) | €5.32 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$11,865 (€2.83) | €4.13 | - 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$58,176 (€14) | €24 | - 43% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$13,004 (€3.10) | €3.81 | - 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,486 (€2.02) | €3.42 | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,261 (€2.44) | €3.93 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,198 (€1.24) | €1.60 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$2,999 (€0.71) | €2.23 | - 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$14,202 (€3.38) | €23 | - 85% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Cartagena (Colombia) is 59% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$41,931 (€10) | €37 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$22,476 (€5.35) | €21 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$124,941 (€30) | €79 | - 62% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,273 (€22) | €47 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$13,312 (€3.17) | €8 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,435 (€1.06) | €3.07 | - 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,699 (€1.12) | €5.26 | - 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,599,730 (€381) | €441 | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$209 (€0.05) | €0.22 | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$102,886 (€25) | €35 | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,962 (€1.18) | €7 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cartagena (Colombia) is 52% cheaper than in Lille (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,200 in Lille you would need to make just about €1,530 (COL$6,424,220) in Cartagena.
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