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Cartagena is the medical hub for international tourists for the following medical treatments
Cardiology
5 hospitals
Neurology
5 hospitals
Ophthalmologists
3 hospitals
Dermatology
3 hospitals
Pediatrics
3 hospitals
Gynaecology
3 hospitals
Oncology
2 hospitals
Gastroenterology
2 hospitals
Neonatology
2 hospitals
Stomatology
2 hospitals
Perinatology
2 hospitals
Psychiatry
1 hospital
Hepatology
1 hospital
Pulmonology
1 hospital
Orthopaedics
Nephrology
Otorhinolaryngology
Podiatry
Proctology
Rheumatology
Otolaryngology
Venereology
Microbiology
Anaesthesiology
Cost Guide
Cost of Living in Cartagena
Real-world costs to help you plan your medical trip — from hospital stays to daily meals
81%
Cheaper than USA
on average
on average
95%
Healthcare
savings vs USA
savings vs USA
COL$535,000
Hospital Room
per day
per day
COL$85,600
Budget Hotel
per night
per night
Food & Dining Costs (COL$)
Business Lunch
COL$32,100
↓58%
US COL$75,600
Budget Meal
COL$16,050
↓68%
US COL$50,400
Cheap Restaurant
COL$19,260
↓69%
US COL$63,000
Water Bottle (1.5L)
COL$3,210
↓62%
US COL$8,400
Coffee (Café)
COL$6,420
↓69%
US COL$21,000
Groceries (Weekly)
COL$192,600
↓62%
US COL$504,000
| Item | COL$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Business Lunch | 32,100 | 58% less |
| Budget Meal | 16,050 | 68% less |
| Cheap Restaurant | 19,260 | 69% less |
| Water Bottle (1.5L) | 3,210 | 62% less |
| Coffee (Café) | 6,420 | 69% less |
| Groceries (Weekly) | 192,600 | 62% less |
Food & Nutrition
Most hospitals in Cartagena include meals in their room charges. For companions, local restaurants offer nutritious meals at very affordable prices. Grocery delivery apps are widely available for longer stays.
Accommodation Costs (COL$)
Budget Hotel / Night
COL$85,600
↓77%
US COL$378,000
Mid-Range Hotel / Night
COL$267,500
↓65%
US COL$756,000
Luxury Hotel / Night
COL$749,000
↓55%
US COL$1,680,000
Airbnb / Month
COL$2,140,000
↓80%
US COL$10,500,000
Apartment (City Centre)
COL$2,996,000
↓68%
US COL$9,240,000
Apartment (Outside Centre)
COL$1,498,000
↓78%
US COL$6,720,000
| Item | COL$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Hotel / Night | 85,600 | 77% less |
| Mid-Range Hotel / Night | 267,500 | 65% less |
| Luxury Hotel / Night | 749,000 | 55% less |
| Airbnb / Month | 2,140,000 | 80% less |
| Apartment (City Centre) | 2,996,000 | 68% less |
| Apartment (Outside Centre) | 1,498,000 | 78% less |
Stay Smart
For recovery stays of 2+ weeks, an Airbnb or serviced apartment near your hospital can be significantly cheaper than a hotel. Many hospitals also have tie-ups with nearby hotels offering discounted patient rates.
Healthcare Costs (COL$)
Doctor Consultation
COL$85,600
↓90%
US COL$840,000
Hospital Room / Day
COL$535,000
↓96%
US COL$14,700,000
Basic Medicine
COL$21,400
↓66%
US COL$63,000
Travel Health Insurance / Day
COL$16,050
↓85%
US COL$105,000
Nursing Care / Day
COL$214,000
↓85%
US COL$1,470,000
Physiotherapy Session
COL$85,600
↓86%
US COL$630,000
Dental Checkup
COL$64,200
↓92%
US COL$840,000
| Item | COL$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Consultation | 85,600 | 90% less |
| Hospital Room / Day | 535,000 | 96% less |
| Basic Medicine | 21,400 | 66% less |
| Travel Health Insurance / Day | 16,050 | 85% less |
| Nursing Care / Day | 214,000 | 85% less |
| Physiotherapy Session | 85,600 | 86% less |
| Dental Checkup | 64,200 | 92% less |
Medical Tourist Tip
Healthcare in Cartagena costs up to 95% less than the US. A hospital room is just COL$535,000/day compared to $3,500+ in the US. Many hospitals offer all-inclusive packages that cover room, nursing, and meals.
Transport Costs (COL$)
Local Transport (Monthly)
COL$139,100
↓53%
US COL$294,000
Airport Taxi
COL$64,200
↓72%
US COL$231,000
Taxi per km
COL$3,745
↓55%
US COL$8,400
Fuel / Litre
COL$12,840
US COL$4,200
Local SIM + Data
COL$32,100
↓81%
US COL$168,000
| Item | COL$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport (Monthly) | 139,100 | 53% less |
| Airport Taxi | 64,200 | 72% less |
| Taxi per km | 3,745 | 55% less |
| Fuel / Litre | 12,840 | 206% more |
| Local SIM + Data | 32,100 | 81% less |
Getting Around
Ride-hailing apps (Uber, local alternatives) are widely available and affordable. Many hospitals offer airport pickup services. Buy a local SIM card with data on arrival for navigation and communication.
Daily Life Costs (COL$)
Internet / Month
COL$85,600
↓69%
US COL$273,000
Laundry / Load
COL$10,700
↓36%
US COL$16,800
Mobile Prepaid / Month
COL$37,450
↓82%
US COL$210,000
Clothes (Avg.)
COL$128,400
↓24%
US COL$168,000
Haircut
COL$21,400
↓80%
US COL$105,000
Movie Ticket
COL$16,050
↓75%
US COL$63,000
Gym / Month
COL$128,400
↓44%
US COL$231,000
Beer
COL$7,490
↓75%
US COL$29,400
| Item | COL$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Internet / Month | 85,600 | 69% less |
| Laundry / Load | 10,700 | 36% less |
| Mobile Prepaid / Month | 37,450 | 82% less |
| Clothes (Avg.) | 128,400 | 24% less |
| Haircut | 21,400 | 80% less |
| Movie Ticket | 16,050 | 75% less |
| Gym / Month | 128,400 | 44% less |
| Beer | 7,490 | 75% less |
Daily Essentials
Day-to-day expenses in Cartagena are very manageable. Wi-Fi is available at most hotels and hospitals. Laundry services, pharmacies, and convenience stores are easy to find near major medical centres.
Spending Breakdown
* Costs are approximate averages based on 2024–2025 data. Actual prices may vary by season and location.
Cartagena is one of the leading medical tourism destinations in Colombia. The city offers world-class healthcare facilities with internationally trained doctors, cutting-edge technology, and significantly lower treatment costs compared to Western countries.
Why Choose Cartagena for Medical Treatment?
Cartagena combines medical tourism with its UNESCO World Heritage Old Town and Caribbean beaches. The city is popular for cosmetic surgery and dental work with beach recovery.
Medical Tourism in Cartagena
Patients from around the world travel to Cartagena for a wide range of medical treatments including cardiac surgery, orthopaedic procedures, oncology, cosmetic surgery, dental care, fertility treatments, and eye care. The city's hospitals are known for their JCI/NABH accreditation, multilingual staff, and dedicated international patient departments.
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