Cost of living in Cartagena, Colombia vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cartagena (Colombia) is 45% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$29,742 (£5.83) | £10 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$21,731 (£4.26) | £6 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,458 (£1.66) | £3.36 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,937 (£0.58) | £1.01 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,860 (£1.15) | £2.86 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,099 (£0.61) | £1.28 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,419 (£1.65) | £5.47 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,293 (£1.23) | £1.94 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,949 (£0.38) | £0.85 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,014 (£0.59) | £1.71 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$44,645 (£9) | £8 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,749 (£0.73) | £1.78 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,883 (£0.56) | £0.90 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Cartagena (Colombia) is 68% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,386,620 (£468) | £1,801 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,155,610 (£227) | £1,197 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$258,247 (£51) | £138 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,761,120 (£345) | £981 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$682,609 (£134) | £609 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$262,788 (£52) | £131 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$65,293 (£13) | £17 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,019,220 (£200) | £331 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$199,184 (£39) | £66 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,212 (£2.59) | £5.73 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,521 (£1.87) | £11 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Cartagena (Colombia) is 42% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$178,438 (£35) | £81 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$103,491 (£20) | £29 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$226,567 (£44) | £67 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$143,549 (£28) | £63 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Cartagena (Colombia) is 60% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$45,651,400 (£8,948) | £17,216 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,396 (£0.47) | £1.21 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$90,062 (£18) | £52 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$37,952 (£7) | £13 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Cartagena (Colombia) is 57% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,251 (£2.40) | £3.90 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$11,865 (£2.33) | £7 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$58,176 (£11) | £80 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$13,004 (£2.55) | £3.07 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,486 (£1.66) | £1.41 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,261 (£2.01) | £3.30 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,198 (£1.02) | £1.51 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$2,999 (£0.59) | £1.20 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$14,202 (£2.78) | £12 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Cartagena (Colombia) is 64% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$41,931 (£8) | £32 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$22,476 (£4.41) | £23 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$124,941 (£24) | £89 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,273 (£18) | £51 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$13,312 (£2.61) | £7 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,435 (£0.87) | £3.62 | - 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,699 (£0.92) | £4.40 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,599,730 (£314) | £401 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$209 (£0.04) | £0.17 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$102,886 (£20) | £27 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,962 (£0.97) | £9 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 168 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cartagena (Colombia) is 60% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,500 in Southampton you would need to make just about £2,218 (COL$11,316,760) in Cartagena.
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