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Bogotá vs Cartagena

CO Colombia CO Colombia

Bogotá, Colombia compared with Cartagena, Colombia: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Country Colombia Colombia
Nomad score 6.8 / 10 6.4 / 10
Cost of living $2,255 / mo $2,250 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 24° / 9°C 29° / 25°C
Air quality (AQI) 68 Moderate 23 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Average high 18.9°C 31°C
Average low 8.9°C 25°C
Precipitation 74 mm / mo 114 mm / mo
Sunshine 324 h / mo 304 h / mo
Humidity 79% 81%
Rain days 13.7 / mo 16.5 / mo
Wind speed 14.9 km/h 18.8 km/h

CO Bogotá · average high by month

CO Cartagena · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
US AQI 68 23
PM2.5 26 µg/m³ 4.8 µg/m³
PM10 26.4 µg/m³ 6.5 µg/m³
Ozone 10 µg/m³ 56 µg/m³
UV index 0 6.5

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 6.7 4.5
Local Payment Services 8.0 7.1
Startup Scene 7.9 4.6

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Air Conditioning 3.4 7.6
Green Spaces 7.3 4.5
Natural Disaster Risk 5.3 5.3
Noise Pollution 3.9 4.4
Seasonal Variety 3.7 2.9
Weather 6.7 5.2

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Mobile Network Coverage 8.2 8.1
Power Grid Reliability 7.1 6.7
Public WiFi Availability 5.3 5.5
VPN Reliability 8.0 7.6

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Accommodation Cost 6.6 5.9
Cost of Living 7.2 6.6
Currency Stability 4.7 5.1
Entertainment Cost 7.1 6.4
Food & Groceries 7.7 7.1
Gym Membership Cost 6.8 6.2
Transportation Cost 7.7 7.3

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Culture 8.3 8.3
Indoors Fun 7.2 6.2
Language Learning Opportunities 7.8 7.5
Local Experiences & Tours 7.9 8.3
Nightlife 8.6 8.7
Outdoors & Nature 7.4 7.6

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Nomad Events & Meetups 6.8 6.1
Nomad Friendly 7.4 7.3
Online Community Presence 6.3 5.6

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Cafes with WiFi 7.6 6.8
Coworking Spaces Availability 8.1 6.4
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 7.3 6.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 6.3 5.6
Internet Speed 7.8 6.9
Local SIM Card Availability 8.7 8.1

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Fitness Facilities 7.2 6.4
Food Scene 8.1 7.8
Healthy Food Options 7.4 6.7
Yoga Studios 7.1 5.7

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Healthcare 7.7 6.9
Healthcare Affordability 8.1 7.8
Healthcare Quality 7.3 6.7

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 7.9 7.9
Ease of Business Registration 5.8 4.3
Ease of Opening Bank Account 5.0 4.1
Freedom of Speech 6.3 6.6
Political Stability 5.7 5.7
Tax Friendliness 4.9 5.3
Visa Ease 7.3 7.1

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Air Quality 4.0 5.8
Cleanliness 5.2 5.6
Environmental Quality 5.4 5.8
Family Friendly 5.7 6.4
Language Barrier 4.5 5.2
Work-Life Balance 7.0 7.3

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Female Friendly 5.9 6.2
Racial Tolerance 6.7 6.7
Safety 5.3 5.8

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Airport Connectivity 7.9 7.1
Cycling 7.2 3.7
Intercity Travel Options 6.9 6.4
Public Transit 6.3 4.6
Ride-sharing Services 8.1 6.6
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 5.8 4.4
Walkability 5.7 6.9

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Coworking Quality 7.3 6.3
Freelance Ecosystem 6.3 5.2
Networking Opportunities 7.1 6.5
Remote Job Opportunities 6.2 5.1
Time Zone Favorability 7.8 8.0

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Jeans $49 per pair $62 per pair
Summer Dress $38 per dress $49 per dress
Running Shoes $103 per pair $114 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Dining Out $76 per month $68 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Cinema Ticket $5.95 per ticket $6.49 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Coffee $2.03 per cup $2.03 per cup
Beer $2.43 per pint $2.43 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $5.95 per meal $5.95 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $43 per meal $49 per meal
Fast Food Combo $8.65 per meal $8.65 per meal
Apples $3.11 per kg $3.25 per kg
Bread $1.76 per loaf $1.76 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.03 per bottle $1.22 per bottle
Milk $1.41 per liter $1.57 per liter
Rice $1.30 per kg $1.22 per kg
Chicken Fillets $6.49 per kg $6.49 per kg
Beef $10 per kg $10 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $15 per bottle $15 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Groceries $203 per month $230 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Health Insurance $49 per month $32 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Doctor Visit (GP) $41 per visit $49 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $6.76 per purchase $6.76 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Housing $297 per month $325 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $568 per month $757 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,217 per month $1,758 per month
Coworking Space $203 per month $230 per month
Coliving Space $757 per month $947 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Internet & Mobile $23 per month $22 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Leisure Activities $41 per month $41 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Haircut $12 per visit $12 per visit
Laundry $3.25 per kg $2.16 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Mobile Plan $15 per month $14 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $30 per month $30 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $5.41 one-time $8.11 one-time
Gym Membership $37 per month $38 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $15 per hour $18 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Transportation $43 per month $49 per month
Taxi Start $0.95 per trip $2.70 per trip
Taxi per km $0.38 per km $1.62 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $49 per month $37 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $4.06 per trip $4.06 per trip
Gasoline $4.73 per liter $4.46 per liter
Scooter Rental $6.76 per month $16 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
CO Bogotá CO Cartagena
Utilities $49 per month $95 per month
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