Cost of living in Cartagena, Colombia vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cartagena (Colombia) is 54% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$29,742 (AU$10) | AU$18 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$21,731 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,458 (AU$2.96) | AU$5.27 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,937 (AU$1.03) | AU$1.48 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,860 (AU$2.05) | AU$5.06 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,099 (AU$1.09) | AU$4.83 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,419 (AU$2.95) | AU$6 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,293 (AU$2.20) | AU$4.57 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,949 (AU$0.68) | AU$3.19 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,014 (AU$1.06) | AU$5.70 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$44,645 (AU$16) | AU$17 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,749 (AU$1.31) | AU$2.80 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,883 (AU$1.01) | AU$2.67 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Cartagena (Colombia) is 69% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,386,620 (AU$836) | AU$2,894 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,155,610 (AU$405) | AU$2,147 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$258,247 (AU$90) | AU$238 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,761,120 (AU$617) | AU$1,809 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$682,609 (AU$239) | AU$1,422 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$262,788 (AU$92) | AU$159 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$65,293 (AU$23) | AU$46 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,019,220 (AU$357) | AU$354 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$199,184 (AU$70) | AU$212 | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,212 (AU$4.63) | AU$12 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,521 (AU$3.34) | AU$28 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Cartagena (Colombia) is 41% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$178,438 (AU$63) | AU$101 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$103,491 (AU$36) | AU$59 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$226,567 (AU$79) | AU$129 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$143,549 (AU$50) | AU$131 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Cartagena (Colombia) is 70% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$45,651,400 (AU$15,995) | AU$27,303 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,396 (AU$0.84) | AU$1.38 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$90,062 (AU$32) | AU$160 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$37,952 (AU$13) | AU$21 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Cartagena (Colombia) is 57% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,251 (AU$4.29) | AU$7 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$11,865 (AU$4.16) | AU$24 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$58,176 (AU$20) | AU$72 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$13,004 (AU$4.56) | AU$7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,486 (AU$2.97) | AU$4.31 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,261 (AU$3.60) | AU$5.32 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,198 (AU$1.82) | AU$2.55 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$2,999 (AU$1.05) | AU$3.01 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$14,202 (AU$4.98) | AU$36 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Cartagena (Colombia) is 67% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$41,931 (AU$15) | AU$51 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$22,476 (AU$8) | AU$39 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$124,941 (AU$44) | AU$226 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,273 (AU$33) | AU$78 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$13,312 (AU$4.66) | AU$16 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,435 (AU$1.55) | AU$4.40 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,699 (AU$1.65) | AU$10 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,599,730 (AU$560) | AU$634 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$209 (AU$0.07) | AU$0.25 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$102,886 (AU$36) | AU$72 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,962 (AU$1.74) | AU$33 | - 95% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,800 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$2,765 (COL$7,891,014) in Cartagena.
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