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VS Cartagena
Colombia
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Medellín
Colombia2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD
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At a Glance
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Cost of Living Comparison
★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.
| Category | Cartagena | Medellín | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | 550 USD | 450 USD | Medellín |
| Food | 340 USD | 330 USD | Medellín |
| Utilities | 70 USD | 75 USD | Cartagena |
| Transport | 30 USD | 40 USD | Cartagena |
| Healthcare | 55 USD | 55 USD | Cartagena |
| Internet | 30 USD | 30 USD | Cartagena |
| Entertainment | 186 USD | 180 USD | Medellín |
| Other | 120 USD | 132 USD | Cartagena |
| Total (monthly) | 1,381 USD | 1,292 USD | Medellín |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Cartagena | Medellín | Best |
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| Cost of living | 60 | 88 | Medellín |
| Safety | 50 | 55 | Medellín |
| Quality of life | 72 | 72 | Cartagena |
| Internet | 74 | 82 | Medellín |
| Healthcare | 68 | 75 | Medellín |
| Transport | 72 | 78 | Medellín |
| Nightlife | 82 | 88 | Medellín |
| Climate | 92 | 74 | Cartagena |
| English | 84 | 42 | Cartagena |
| Visa ease | 74 | 74 | Cartagena |