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| Expense | Cartagena | Zaragoza | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $7.80 | $8.27 | Cartagena |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $31.20 | $33.07 | Cartagena |
| Cappuccino | $2.34 | $2.48 | Cartagena |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $177 | $187 | Cartagena |
| Monthly public transport pass | $28.60 | $30.32 | Cartagena |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $75.40 | $79.92 | Cartagena |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $21.84 | $23.15 | Cartagena |
| Fitness club membership | $21.84 | $23.15 | Cartagena |
| Cinema ticket | $5.72 | $6.06 | Cartagena |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $414 | $445 | Cartagena |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $288 | $310 | Cartagena |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $864 | $929 | Cartagena |
| Total single-person budget | $808 | $861 | Cartagena |
| Average net salary | $2,200 | $2,332 |
Cartagena is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Cartagena runs about $808 versus $861 in Zaragoza — a difference of roughly 7%.
Salary-adjusted, Zaragoza 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 Zaragoza