Cartagena, Colombia
👥 915K
Purchasing Power vs. US
Your dollar goes 309% further
Price Comparison
beer
$1.5081% cheaper
big mac
$5.963% more
budget hotel
$15.00
cinema
$4.0076% cheaper
coca cola
$0.7067% cheaper
gasoline liter
$0.8033% cheaper
iphone
$1099.0010% more
jeans
$35.0032% cheaper
luxury hotel
$350.00
monthly pass
$30.0070% cheaper
nike shoes
$65.0029% cheaper
rent 1br
$450.0085% cheaper
About Cartagena
Cartagena is a vibrant Caribbean coastal city with a well-established expat community, strong internet infrastructure, and abundant coworking spaces, making it highly accessible for digital nomads seeking a blend of culture and connectivity. The walled old town offers colonial charm and excellent walkability, though humidity, occasional rainy seasons, and petty crime in certain areas require practical awareness. A thriving food scene, lively nightlife, affordable living costs, and genuine Colombian culture create an attractive lifestyle hub, though potential language barriers and occasional internet inconsistencies demand flexibility.
Tropical climate with high humidity and rainy seasonsReliable high-speed internet (100+ Mbps common)Large established expat community with digital nomad infrastructureOld town is highly walkable; outer areas require transportExcellent Caribbean and Colombian fusion food sceneVibrant nightlife with clubs, bars, and beach venuesMultiple quality coworking spaces (HubCo, Selina, others)Generally safe in tourist/expat areas; petty theft in outlying neighborhoods