Cost of Living in Cartagena
Complete monthly cost breakdown for digital nomads in Cartagena, Colombia
Average Monthly Cost
$1,300
per month
Budget
$660
Mid-Range
$1,031
Comfortable
$1,900
💰 Detailed Cost Breakdown
Monthly costs in USD by lifestyle tier
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Accommodation | $320 | $400 | $600 |
| 🍽️ Food & Dining | $210 | $290 | $670 |
| 💻 Coworking | $0 | $91 | $130 |
| 🚇 Transport | $30 | $50 | $100 |
| 🎯 Entertainment | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| 📱 Other | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| TOTAL | $660 | $1,031 | $1,900 |
🏷️ Specific Prices
🏠 Accommodation
1BR Apartment (Center)$600/mo
1BR Apartment (Outside)$400/mo
Hostel$20/night
Airbnb$900/mo
🍽️ Food & Drinks
Local Meal$5
Mid-range Restaurant$15
Weekly Groceries$55
Coffee$3
Beer$N/A
💼 Work & Utilities
Coworking (Monthly)$130
SIM Card (Data)$15/mo
Gym Membership$35/mo
How Cartagena Compares
-3%
vs South America
average
-27%
vs Global
nomad avg
🇨🇴Cartagena$1,300/mo
South America Average$1,339/mo
Global Nomad Average$1,773/mo
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💡 Money-Saving Tips for Cartagena
- ✓Look for apartments outside the city center - often 20-30% cheaper
- ✓Use local supermarkets instead of imported goods stores
- ✓Try coworking day passes before committing to monthly memberships
- ✓Negotiate monthly rates on Airbnb for stays longer than 28 days
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