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Cost of Living in Cartagena
Monthly Total
$1,861
$32,568
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$576
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$43
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$576
$10,080
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$177
$3,098
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$133
$2,328
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$180
$3,150
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$390
$6,825
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$224
$3,920
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$144
$2,520
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$37
$648
Monthly Total
$1,861
$32,568
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