Cartagena ranks 7th of 8 priced cities in Colombia on cost — $1,110 a month in essentials, 57% above Cali, the cheapest. The average net salary of $462 covers that 0.4×. 96.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 10.3 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Nov averages 28°C, May 28°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $505 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,068 |
| Groceries | $163 |
| Dining out | $213 |
| Utilities | $192 |
| Local transport | $37 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,110 |
| Avg net salary | $462 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $923 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,805 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Cartagena, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.75 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $64.36 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $12.41 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.36 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.09 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.41 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.24 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.03 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.41 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.35 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.47 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.06 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $9.99 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $10.96 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $4.13 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.48 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.07 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.02 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.40 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.28 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.12 |
| Monthly transit pass | $36.60 |
| Taxi start | $3.10 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.93 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.29 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $159.97 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $31.95 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $13.87 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $44.39 |
| Cinema, one seat | $6.20 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Cartagena has 96.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the 6th-highest of 8 Colombia cities we track. Colombia's national figure is 100.5, so Cartagena runs 4 below the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.8°C | 30.8°C | 76% | 31% | 8 mm |
| Feb | 27.9°C | 30.5°C | 74% | 26% | 3 mm |
| Mar | 28°C | 31°C | 75% | 43% | 13 mm |
| Apr | 28.2°C | 32.8°C | 80% | 70% | 67 mm |
| May | 28.3°C | 34°C | 84% | 84% | 164 mm |
| Jun | 28.2°C | 34°C | 85% | 83% | 197 mm |
| Jul | 28.3°C | 34°C | 84% | 81% | 155 mm |
| Aug | 28.2°C | 34.1°C | 85% | 84% | 186 mm |
| Sep | 28°C | 34°C | 86% | 86% | 184 mm |
| Oct | 27.7°C | 33.3°C | 86% | 84% | 228 mm |
| Nov | 27.5°C | 32.8°C | 86% | 76% | 211 mm |
| Dec | 28°C | 32.4°C | 81% | 46% | 32 mm |
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