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Cartagena vs Cali

Colombia vs Colombia · 782 km apart

Cartagena

Colombia

$1,663,461 ($396)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Cali

Colombia

$1,798,993 ($428)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Cartagena	Cali	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$4.13	$4.45	Cartagena
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$16.54	$17.78	Cartagena
Cappuccino	$1.24	$1.33	Cartagena
Monthly groceries (single person)	$93.70	$101	Cartagena
Monthly public transport pass	$15.16	$16.30	Cartagena
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$39.96	$42.98	Cartagena
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$11.58	$12.45	Cartagena
Fitness club membership	$11.58	$12.45	Cartagena
Cinema ticket	$3.03	$3.26	Cartagena
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$173	$190	Cartagena
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$120	$132	Cartagena
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$361	$396	Cartagena
Total single-person budget	$396	$428	Cartagena
Average net salary	$530	$570

Verdict

Cartagena is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Cartagena runs about $396 versus $428 in Cali — a difference of roughly 8%.

Salary-adjusted, Cali leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Cartagena · Full cost of living in Cali

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cartagena cheaper than Cali?

Yes. A single person spends an estimated $396 per month in Cartagena versus $428 in Cali — about 8% less.

How far is Cartagena from Cali?

The straight-line distance between Cartagena and Cali is approximately 782 km (486 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Cartagena or Cali?

The estimated average net salary is $530 in Cartagena and $570 in Cali. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $134 in Cartagena versus $142 in Cali per month.