Cost of living in Cartagena, Colombia (Colombia) is 22% cheaper than in Luanda (Angola)
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| Food | - 36% | |||
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| Food in Cartagena, Colombia (Colombia) is 36% cheaper than in Luanda (Angola) | ||||
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| Cartagena, Colombia | Luanda | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$51,218 (11,263 Kz) | 8,347 Kz | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$38,811 (8,535 Kz) | 23,208 Kz | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,199 (2,243 Kz) | 6,073 Kz | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$5,503 (1,210 Kz) | 3,465 Kz | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$12,973 (2,853 Kz) | 2,473 Kz | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,982 (1,096 Kz) | 2,022 Kz | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$16,770 (3,688 Kz) | 9,411 Kz | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,516 (1,873 Kz) | 2,502 Kz | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,470 (983 Kz) | 1,379 Kz | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,216 (927 Kz) | 2,071 Kz | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$58,765 (12,923 Kz) | 9,001 Kz | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,328 (1,611 Kz) | 2,276 Kz | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,670 (1,027 Kz) | 1,571 Kz | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Cartagena, Colombia (Colombia) is 35% cheaper than in Luanda (Angola) | ||||
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| Cartagena, Colombia | Luanda | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,415,300 (751,064 Kz) | 713,612 Kz | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,963,660 (431,832 Kz) | 1,054,760 Kz | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$452,412 (99,491 Kz) | 184,522 Kz | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,001,840 (440,228 Kz) | 551,325 Kz | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$926,665 (203,784 Kz) | 1,249,790 Kz | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$265,344 (58,352 Kz) | 49,312 Kz | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$92,148 (20,264 Kz) | 22,031 Kz | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,346,210 (296,047 Kz) | 162,470 Kz | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$492,529 (108,313 Kz) | 183,200 Kz | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$22,682 (4,988 Kz) | 3,962 Kz | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$21,109 (4,642 Kz) | 7,214 Kz | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Cartagena, Colombia (Colombia) is 28% cheaper than in Luanda (Angola) | ||||
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| Cartagena, Colombia | Luanda | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,997 (35,845 Kz) | 23,045 Kz | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$129,674 (28,517 Kz) | 57,282 Kz | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$347,085 (76,328 Kz) | 66,950 Kz | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$301,778 (66,364 Kz) | 53,873 Kz | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Cartagena, Colombia (Colombia) is 19% more expensive than in Luanda (Angola) | ||||
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| Cartagena, Colombia | Luanda | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$65,473,800 (14,398,451 Kz) | 27,377,300 Kz | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,910 (860 Kz) | 304 Kz | + 183% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$153,525 (33,762 Kz) | 19,642 Kz | + 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$46,955 (10,326 Kz) | 15,029 Kz | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Cartagena, Colombia (Colombia) is 10% cheaper than in Luanda (Angola) | ||||
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| Cartagena, Colombia | Luanda | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$9,563 (2,103 Kz) | 4,692 Kz | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$21,859 (4,807 Kz) | 8,485 Kz | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$82,603 (18,165 Kz) | 29,494 Kz | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$15,324 (3,370 Kz) | 2,468 Kz | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,022 (3,084 Kz) | 3,933 Kz | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,019 (3,303 Kz) | 2,681 Kz | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$10,575 (2,326 Kz) | 462 Kz | + 403% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,649 (1,022 Kz) | 923 Kz | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$32,791 (7,211 Kz) | 3,763 Kz | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Cartagena, Colombia (Colombia) is 22% cheaper than in Luanda (Angola) | ||||
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| Cartagena, Colombia | Luanda | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$62,331 (13,707 Kz) | 15,041 Kz | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,705 (5,213 Kz) | 3,864 Kz | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$127,521 (28,043 Kz) | 88,082 Kz | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$100,008 (21,993 Kz) | 33,041 Kz | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$37,009 (8,139 Kz) | 3,217 Kz | + 153% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$12,631 (2,778 Kz) | 2,304 Kz | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,487 (1,427 Kz) | 1,036 Kz | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,811,020 (398,264 Kz) | 433,218 Kz | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$211 (46 Kz) | 138 Kz | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$174,915 (38,466 Kz) | 39,472 Kz | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,659 (1,904 Kz) | 2,542 Kz | - 25% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 696 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2024.
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