Cartagena
Colombia
914,552 people20m elevationAmerica/Bogota35
Overview
Cartagena is 15-20% more expensive than other Colombian cities due to tourism. AC is essential (adds $50-80/month to electricity). Old City and Bocagrande most expensive, Getsemaní gentrifying, Manga offers quieter residential option. Tourism markup on restaurants.
Cost of Living
Monthly costs in Cartagena in USD. Editorial estimates combined with Numbeo data.
Housing (monthly rent)
Studio
Budget$500
Mid-range$650
Upscale$900
1 Bedroom
Budget$700
Mid-range$950
Upscale$1,200
2 Bedroom
Budget$900
Mid-range$1,200
Upscale$1,600
Food
Monthly Groceries
Budget$150
Mid-range$230
Premium$380
Dining (per meal)
Street food$4
Casual restaurant$8
Nice restaurant$30
Upscale$70
Transportation
Public transit (monthly)$40
Uber/taxi (avg ride)$4
Fuel (monthly)$100
Parking (monthly)$55
Utilities
Electric (low)$60
Electric (average)$90
Electric (high)$120
Water$15
Gas$8
Internet$31
Lifestyle
Gym membership$40
Cleaning (weekly)$22
Coworking space$200
Healthcare
Doctor visit$50
Basic insurance (monthly)$85
Comprehensive insurance$230
Other
Phone plan$14
Subscriptions$30