Cartagena travel budget

Cartagena: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Cartagena

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Cartagena for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 37 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 9.2 per person
  • $ 3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 858* (3735158 COP)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 119 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 4.1 per person

Total budget:

$ 2763* (12029836 COP)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 178 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 39 per person
  • $ 8.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 4613* (20085968 COP)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Cartagena compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Cartagena in 2024 is 42% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Cartagena in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Cartagena by expense type

Restaurant budget in Cartagena

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Cartagena is 63% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 5.5/person
($ 3 to $ 8.2)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 19/person
($ 13 to $ 26)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.2/person
($ 5.9 to $ 9.4)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.6 for 500ml
($ 0.9 to $ 2.4)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 1.1)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.6/cup
($ 0.4 to $ 1.8)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.6/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Cartagena

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Cartagena is 36% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 72/night
($ 15 to $ 339)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 106/night
($ 16 to $ 1046)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 131/night
($ 17 to $ 1098)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 225/night
($ 49 to $ 798)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 236/night
($ 114 to $ 475)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 58/month
($ 17 to $ 266)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 190/month
($ 18 to $ 1129)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 171/month
($ 24 to $ 991)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 124/month
($ 28 to $ 647)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 200/month
($ 25 to $ 1201)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Cartagena

On average, the price of supermarket food in Cartagena is 49% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.2)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.5/500g
($ 1 to $ 2.3)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.6)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.1/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 2.8)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.4/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 7.1)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.7/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.8)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Cartagena

On average, the price of transport in Cartagena is 16% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.8/ticket
($ 0.8 to $ 0.9)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.4/km
($ 1.5 to $ 2.8)

38% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.3
($ 1.8 to $ 2.4)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Car hire
Car hire
$ 80/24hrs
($ 29 to $ 233)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Leisure activity budget in Cartagena

On average, budget for leisure activities in Cartagena is 64% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.1/ticket
($ 2.8 to $ 5.3)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 8.4/hr
( $ 8.4)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Cartagena

On average, shopping budget in Cartagena is 25% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.4/pack
($ 2.3 to $ 3.6)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 60
($ 49 to $ 72)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 38
($ 18 to $ 60)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Bogota
Los Angeles  → Bogota
Los Angeles  → Bogota
$ 526
(fair price: $ 430)
New York City → Bogota
New York City → Bogota
New York City → Bogota
$ 522
(fair price: $ 448)
Toronto → Bogota
Toronto → Bogota
Toronto → Bogota
$ 609
(fair price: $ 507)
London → Bogota
London → Bogota
London → Bogota
$ 965
(fair price: $ 851)
Sydney → Bogota
Sydney → Bogota
Sydney → Bogota
$ 1857
(fair price: $ 1631)
Montreal → Bogota
Montreal → Bogota
Montreal → Bogota
$ 618
(fair price: $ 515)



About this information on the cost of living in Cartagena

The information about the cost of living in Cartagena shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Cartagena was updated on 03-11-2024.

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