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| Expense | Palermo | Cartagena | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.63 | $4.13 | Palermo |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $14.51 | $16.54 | Palermo |
| Cappuccino | $1.09 | $1.24 | Palermo |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $82.21 | $93.70 | Palermo |
| Monthly public transport pass | $13.30 | $15.16 | Palermo |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $35.06 | $39.96 | Palermo |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $10.16 | $11.58 | Palermo |
| Fitness club membership | $10.16 | $11.58 | Palermo |
| Cinema ticket | $2.66 | $3.03 | Palermo |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $147 | $173 | Palermo |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $102 | $120 | Palermo |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $307 | $361 | Palermo |
| Total single-person budget | $344 | $396 | Palermo |
| Average net salary | $465 | $530 |
Palermo is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Palermo runs about $344 versus $396 in Cartagena — a difference of roughly 15%.
Salary-adjusted, Cartagena 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 Palermo · Full cost of living in Cartagena