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VS Medellín
Colombia
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Cartagena
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 | Medellín | Cartagena | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | 450 USD | 550 USD | Medellín |
| Food | 330 USD | 340 USD | Medellín |
| Utilities | 75 USD | 70 USD | Cartagena |
| Transport | 40 USD | 30 USD | Cartagena |
| Healthcare | 55 USD | 55 USD | Medellín |
| Internet | 30 USD | 30 USD | Medellín |
| Entertainment | 180 USD | 186 USD | Medellín |
| Other | 132 USD | 120 USD | Cartagena |
| Total (monthly) | 1,292 USD | 1,381 USD | Medellín |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Medellín | Cartagena | Best |
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| Cost of living | 88 | 60 | Medellín |
| Safety | 55 | 50 | Medellín |
| Quality of life | 72 | 72 | Medellín |
| Internet | 82 | 74 | Medellín |
| Healthcare | 75 | 68 | Medellín |
| Transport | 78 | 72 | Medellín |
| Nightlife | 88 | 82 | Medellín |
| Climate | 74 | 92 | Cartagena |
| English | 42 | 84 | Cartagena |
| Visa ease | 74 | 74 | Medellín |