Cost of living
Badajoz compared to Cartagena (Spain)
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Overview comparison
BadajozCartagena (Spain)
Consumer prices in Badajoz are roughly 39% higher than in Cartagena (Spain).
Cost of living
| Item | Badajoz | Cartagena (Spain) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,531 | 1,031 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,864 | 2,708 |
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| Without rent one person | 569 | 418 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,866 | 1,796 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,080.38 | 645.83 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,860 | 864.74 |
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| Food person | 424 | 357 |
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| Food family | 1,059 | 976 |
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| Transport person | 141.22 | 44.31 |
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| Transport family | 359.26 | 113.17 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.2 years | 69.24 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Badajoz | Cartagena (Spain) |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.65 | 14.7 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 48.18 | 47.05 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.43 | 7.96 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.56 | 2.65 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.64 | 1.77 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.48 | 2.44 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Badajoz | Cartagena (Spain) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 980.15 | 531.18 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 908.77 | 489.63 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,750.12 | 739.55 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,451.98 | 675.78 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 62.38 | 83.65 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 93.2 | 154.05 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 30.15 | 26.66 |
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Transportation
| Item | Badajoz | Cartagena (Spain) |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.33 | 3.66 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,658 | 1,777 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,247 | 1,703 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.27 | 1.27 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 38.82% | 10.52% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.81 | 15.8 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.47 | 1.63 |
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Groceries
| Item | Badajoz | Cartagena (Spain) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 | 0.93 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.09 | 0.88 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.66 | 3.21 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.74 | 9.7 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.57 | 6.72 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.56 | 11.31 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.48 | 1.61 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.45 | 0.32 |
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Other
| Item | Badajoz | Cartagena (Spain) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 44.37 | 38.85 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.8 | 9 |
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| Doctors visit | 65.4 | 52.88 |
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| Haircut, simple | 12.85 | 8.57 |
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| Brand Jeans | 67.92 | 42.38 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 93.03 | 45.19 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 442.83 | 450.52 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,198 | 2,610 |
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