Cost of living in Cartagena, Colombia vs The Hague, Netherlands
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Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Cartagena (Colombia) is 55% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$25,354 (€5.82) | €15 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$21,730 (€4.99) | €8 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,116 (€1.63) | €4.80 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,937 (€0.67) | €1.04 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,860 (€1.34) | €3.22 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,099 (€0.71) | €2.46 | - 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,419 (€1.93) | €7 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,293 (€1.44) | €2.51 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,949 (€0.45) | €1.88 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,014 (€0.69) | €1.27 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$44,645 (€10) | €8 | + 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,749 (€0.86) | €2.41 | - 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,883 (€0.66) | €1.65 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Cartagena (Colombia) is 67% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,482,480 (€570) | €1,740 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,155,610 (€265) | €1,413 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$289,309 (€66) | €167 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,761,120 (€404) | €1,102 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$682,609 (€157) | €770 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$262,788 (€60) | €96 | - 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$65,293 (€15) | €30 | - 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,019,220 (€234) | €545 | - 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$199,184 (€46) | €153 | - 70% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,212 (€3.03) | €10 | - 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,521 (€2.19) | €14 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 57% | |||
Clothes in Cartagena (Colombia) is 57% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$178,438 (€41) | €95 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$103,491 (€24) | €46 | - 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$226,567 (€52) | €125 | - 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$143,549 (€33) | €164 | - 80% | |
Transportation | - 71% | |||
Transportation in Cartagena (Colombia) is 71% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$45,651,400 (€10,478) | €26,204 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,396 (€0.55) | €1.64 | - 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$90,062 (€21) | €89 | - 77% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$37,952 (€9) | €22 | - 61% | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in Cartagena (Colombia) is 55% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,251 (€2.81) | €5.90 | - 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$11,865 (€2.72) | €12 | - 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$58,176 (€13) | €36 | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$13,004 (€2.98) | €4.09 | - 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,486 (€1.95) | €3.21 | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,261 (€2.36) | €3.69 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,198 (€1.19) | €1.66 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$2,999 (€0.69) | €2.38 | - 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$14,202 (€3.26) | €23 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 65% | |||
Entertainment in Cartagena (Colombia) is 65% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$41,931 (€10) | €45 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$22,476 (€5.16) | €24 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$124,941 (€29) | €94 | - 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,273 (€22) | €73 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$13,312 (€3.06) | €9 | - 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,435 (€1.02) | €2.98 | - 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,699 (€1.08) | €4.40 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,599,730 (€367) | €499 | - 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$209 (€0.05) | €0.19 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$102,886 (€24) | €44 | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,962 (€1.14) | €7 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 65% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €5,600 in The Hague you would need to make just about €1,976 (COL$8,608,803) in Cartagena.
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