Cartago travel budget

Cartago: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Cartago

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 33 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 6.5 per person
  • $ 0 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 639* (2817444 COP)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 62 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 10 per person
  • $ 4.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 1675* (7383810 COP)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 71 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 9.1 per person

Total budget:

$ 2604* (11479412 COP)

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



Cost of living in Cartago compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Cartago in 2024 is 49% 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 Cartago in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Cartago by expense type

Restaurant budget in Cartago

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Cartago is 65% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.4/person
($ 2.7 to $ 9.1)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 14/person
($ 7.9 to $ 24)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.4/person
($ 5.6 to $ 6.8)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.1 for 500ml
($ 0.5 to $ 2)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.7 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 3.4)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.5/cup
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

65% 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 $ 0.9)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Cartago

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Cartago is 66% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 59/night
($ 15 to $ 291)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 52/night
($ 14 to $ 208)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 72/night
($ 14 to $ 308)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 79/night
($ 14 to $ 406)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 64/night
($ 11 to $ 288)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 437
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 56/month
($ 16 to $ 237)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 83/month
($ 16 to $ 431)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 88/month
($ 19 to $ 442)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 82/month
($ 23 to $ 331)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 100/month
($ 18 to $ 416)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Supermarket food budget in Cartago

On average, the price of supermarket food in Cartago is 52% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.5/500g
($ 0.9 to $ 2)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.1/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 2.4)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.4/kg
($ 2 to $ 6.3)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.1)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.5)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.8)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.3 to $ 1.2)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Cartago

On average, the price of transport in Cartago is 22% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.8/km
($ 1.7 to $ 1.8)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.4
($ 1.3 to $ 1.5)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Cartago

On average, budget for leisure activities in Cartago is 67% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.5/ticket
($ 3.6 to $ 9.1)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Cartago

On average, shopping budget in Cartago is 21% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.2/pack
($ 2.1 to $ 2.7)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 51
($ 35 to $ 73)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 49
($ 22 to $ 113)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Bogota
Los Angeles  → Bogota
Los Angeles  → Bogota
$ 513
(fair price: $ 419)
New York City → Bogota
New York City → Bogota
New York City → Bogota
$ 509
(fair price: $ 437)
Toronto → Bogota
Toronto → Bogota
Toronto → Bogota
$ 594
(fair price: $ 495)
London → Bogota
London → Bogota
London → Bogota
$ 941
(fair price: $ 831)
Sydney → Bogota
Sydney → Bogota
Sydney → Bogota
$ 1811
(fair price: $ 1591)
Montreal → Bogota
Montreal → Bogota
Montreal → Bogota
$ 603
(fair price: $ 503)



About this information on the cost of living in Cartago

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

The information about the cost of living in Cartago was updated on 09-11-2024.

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