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Medical Treatments in Cartagena

Cartagena is the medical hub for international tourists for the following medical treatments

Cardiology

Orthopaedics

Oncology

Neurology

Gastroenterology

Ophthalmologists

Psychiatry

Dermatology

Nephrology

Otorhinolaryngology

Neonatology

Pediatrics

Stomatology

Podiatry

Urology

Hepatology

Microbiology

Proctology

Rheumatology

Otolaryngology

Pulmonology

Venereology

Gynaecology

Perinatology

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

95%

Healthcare
savings vs USA

COL$535,000

Hospital Room
per day

COL$85,600

Budget Hotel
per night

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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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