Cartagena

Cartagena

Colombia Latin America
$1,580/mo166 MbpsModerate 845.8k

November is one of the best months in Cartagena.

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Nomad Cost

$1,580/mo

Internet

166 Mbps

Safety

Moderate

Air Quality

5/5

Healthcare

Moderate

Population

845.8k

Flights to Cartagena

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Best months: Nov, Jan, Dec. The search opens on Kiwi.com and starts from your location.

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Cost of Living

Nomad$1,580/mo
Expat$993/mo
Local$674/mo
Family$2,359/mo
Local Salary vs. Nomad Cost
Local salary$1,854.59/mo
Nomad cost$1,580/mo
Cost ratio0.9×

A local earns $1,854.59/mo — 15% more than the $1,580/mo nomad cost.

Internet & Infrastructure

City Speed
166 Mbps
Country Speed
166 Mbps#34
Plug Type
AB
Voltage110V
Frequency60 Hz

Bring a North American adapter. 110V — check your devices support 110V before plugging in.

eSIM for Colombia, online when you land

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Broadband here averages 166 Mbps, but you need data before you reach it. Install the eSIM at home and it connects when the plane lands.

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Environment & Health

Air Quality Now0 AQI
Air Quality Score5/5
Humidity79
PollutionModerate
ClimateModerate

Quality of Life

SafetyModerate
HealthcareModerate

Can I afford this?

Deficit$80
$1500/mo budget vs $1580/mo city cost
Tight$1,580/mo for Nomad lifestyle
Monthly income: $1,500

Price Breakdown

Meal, inexpensive restaurant$10.54
Meal for 2, mid-range (3-course)$42.15
McMeal or equivalent combo$7.38
Cappuccino (regular)$1.52
Domestic beer (0.5L draught)$2.11
Imported beer (0.33L bottle)$2.63
Coke/Pepsi (0.33L)$1.69
Water (0.33L)$1.05

Monthly Weather

Best months: Nov, Jan, Dec·Avoid: Aug, Sep, Oct

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Fly to Cartagena in November

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November is one of the best months here. Feels like 34° by day. Weather score 443.

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