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| Expense | Popayán | Cartagena | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.13 | $4.13 | Popayán |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $16.54 | $16.54 | Popayán |
| Cappuccino | $1.24 | $1.24 | Popayán |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $93.70 | $93.70 | Popayán |
| Monthly public transport pass | $15.16 | $15.16 | Popayán |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $39.96 | $39.96 | Popayán |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $11.58 | $11.58 | Popayán |
| Fitness club membership | $11.58 | $11.58 | Popayán |
| Cinema ticket | $3.03 | $3.03 | Popayán |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $173 | $173 | Popayán |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $120 | $120 | Popayán |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $361 | $361 | Popayán |
| Total single-person budget | $396 | $396 | Popayán |
| Average net salary | $530 | $530 |
Popayán is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Popayán runs about $396 versus $396 in Cartagena — a difference of roughly 0%.
Salary-adjusted, Popayán 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 Popayán · Full cost of living in Cartagena