Cost of living in Cartagena, Spain vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cartagena (Spain) is 39% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (AU$16) | AU$18 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.81 (AU$4.32) | AU$5.27 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 (AU$1.09) | AU$1.48 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.53 (AU$2.36) | AU$5.06 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.18 (AU$1.82) | AU$4.83 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.87 (AU$5.95) | AU$6 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.45 (AU$2.24) | AU$4.57 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.71 (AU$1.09) | AU$3.19 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.60 (AU$0.93) | AU$5.70 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$11) | AU$17 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.47 (AU$2.26) | AU$2.80 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.76 (AU$1.17) | AU$2.67 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Cartagena (Spain) is 51% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €659 (AU$1,013) | AU$2,894 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €435 (AU$669) | AU$2,147 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 (AU$157) | AU$238 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €448 (AU$689) | AU$1,809 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €331 (AU$509) | AU$1,422 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €97 (AU$149) | AU$159 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (AU$48) | AU$46 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €374 (AU$574) | AU$354 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €63 (AU$97) | AU$212 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.94 (AU$6) | AU$12 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (AU$15) | AU$28 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Cartagena (Spain) is 13% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (AU$118) | AU$101 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (AU$47) | AU$59 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €59 (AU$90) | AU$129 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €56 (AU$86) | AU$131 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Cartagena (Spain) is 54% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,046 (AU$32,348) | AU$27,303 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (AU$2.09) | AU$1.38 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €18 (AU$28) | AU$160 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (AU$21) | AU$21 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Cartagena (Spain) is 33% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.49 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.45 (AU$5.30) | AU$24 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (AU$84) | AU$72 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.66 (AU$5.63) | AU$7 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.74 (AU$2.67) | AU$4.31 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.07 (AU$3.18) | AU$5.32 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.00 (AU$1.54) | AU$2.55 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (AU$2.50) | AU$3.01 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (AU$15) | AU$36 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Cartagena (Spain) is 37% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (AU$37) | AU$51 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (AU$22) | AU$39 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (AU$72) | AU$226 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (AU$75) | AU$78 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (AU$10) | AU$16 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.88 (AU$2.88) | AU$4.40 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.26 (AU$3.48) | AU$10 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$634 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (AU$0.22) | AU$0.25 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (AU$47) | AU$72 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.41 (AU$7) | AU$33 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,111 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cartagena (Spain) is 46% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,700 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$4,738 (€3,083) in Cartagena.
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