Cartagena, Colombia
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Cartagena, Colombia: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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83%
Quality of life -
19%
Cost of living -
69%
Connectivity -
56%
Weather
41
General
| Currency | COP |
| Population (in millions) | 0.8 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | Not Ranked |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 40% cheaper |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Getsemani, Bocagrande |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 25 |
| Top selling local beer | Cerveza |
| Most popular local dish | Sancocho |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | San Felipe de Barajas Castle, Bocagrande Beach, Walled City |
| Discount airline | VivaColombia |
| Major airline | Avianca |
| Largest ride sharing company | Cabify |
| Primary train stations | Estación de Cartagena, Estación de La Unión, Estación de Los Dolores |
| Primary airports | Rafael Núñez International, Ernesto Cortissoz International, and Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International |
| Best rental car company | Hertz |
| Used car costs | 80000 COP |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Carrera 1 # 34-87, Local 2-3, Centro Comercial La Matuna, Cartagena, Colombia |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 10 Mbps |
| Power socket type | A,B,C |
| Supply voltage | 110V |
| Best electronics store | Falabella |
| Best internet carrier | Claro |
| Primary cellular carrier | Claro |
| Average monthly cost for internet |
Shopping
| The best drug store | |
| Best restaurant chain | |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $7,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $14,000 |
| Sales tax rate | 19% |
| Income tax rate | 0% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 30 |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 8.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 100,000 COP |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | Banco de Bogota |
| Average tip in restaurant | 10-15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | |
| Polution per square meter | 890 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | |
| Main religion |
Quality of life
83%
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44%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
191%
Property to income -
56%
Crime -
52%
Healthcare -
56%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | COP 1,604,322 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 10.16% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | COP 507,357 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | COP 18,733,333 |
Cost of living
19%
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Purchasing Power
31%
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Rent
12%
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Food
23%
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Restaurant
18%
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Workspace
59%
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Transport
30%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | COP 2,275,091.03 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | COP 1,868,668.53 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | COP 3,012,500.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | COP 2,689,376.75 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | COP 84,000.00 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | COP 4,328.75 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | COP 4,359.14 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | COP 8,091.60 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | COP 16,066.25 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | COP 3,467.67 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | COP 30,000.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | COP 2,997.35 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | COP 6,019.47 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | COP 9,000.00 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | COP 15,159.38 |
| Apples (1kg) | COP 9,951.25 |
| Oranges (1kg) | COP 5,166.67 |
| Potato (1kg) | COP 2,729.79 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | COP 3,099.69 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | COP 3,350.00 |
| Tomato (1kg) | COP 3,820.00 |
| Banana (1kg) | COP 2,716.67 |
| Onion (1kg) | COP 3,333.33 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | COP 23,924.17 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | COP 13,136.26 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | COP 92,575.07 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | COP 18,000.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | COP 6,000.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | COP 8,500.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | COP 2,946.02 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | COP 3,168.39 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | COP 6,850.32 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | COP 460,558.04 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | COP 212.50 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | COP 134,228.19 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | COP 97,142.86 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | COP 84,000.00 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | COP 15,000.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | COP 2,700.00 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | COP 100,000.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | COP 2,448.92 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | COP 50,000,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | COP 71,971,428.57 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | COP 8,000.00 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | COP 7,650.00 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | COP 20,000.00 |
