Cost of living in Cartagena, Spain vs Limassol, Cyprus
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Cartagena (Spain) is 30% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 | €13 | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 | €7 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.81 | €4.80 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 | €1.48 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.53 | €3.68 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.18 | €1.58 | - 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.87 | €3.59 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.45 | €1.77 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.71 | €0.81 | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.60 | €1.31 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €7 | + 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.47 | €2.17 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.76 | €1.34 | - 43% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Cartagena (Spain) is 26% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €659 | €1,152 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €435 | €844 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 | €170 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €448 | €701 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €331 | €523 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €97 | €79 | + 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 | €28 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | €374 | €421 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €63 | €109 | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.94 | €7 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €6 | + 57% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Cartagena (Spain) is 6% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 | €63 | + 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 | €35 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €59 | €71 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €56 | €89 | - 37% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Cartagena (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,046 | €15,286 | + 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 | €1.21 | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €18 | €42 | - 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 | €12 | + 16% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Cartagena (Spain) is 34% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.49 | €4.55 | - 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.45 | €14 | - 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 | €50 | + 10% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.66 | €3.53 | + 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.74 | €3.60 | - 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.07 | €3.64 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.00 | €1.97 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 | €2.40 | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 | €13 | - 25% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Cartagena (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 | €37 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 | €17 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 | €26 | + 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 | €44 | + 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 | €8 | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.88 | €2.93 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.26 | €2.96 | - 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €504 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 | €0.09 | + 64% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 | €59 | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.41 | €4.77 | - 8% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cartagena (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,500 in Limassol you would need to make just about €2,683 in Cartagena.
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