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Cartagena, Colombia retirement guide

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Start with the feel of the place. Add the numbers that shape daily life in Cartagena: budget, care access, safety, climate, and local rhythm.

Monthly budget
$2,39894
Healthcare
Excellent93
Safety
2.7 / 5 · Caution49
Climate
3.5 / 5 · Very Good40
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Is Cartagena a good place to retire?

Cartagena can be a serious retirement-city candidate if its monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate, and lifestyle picture match the way you plan to live. Start with the public signals below, then use the tab pages and source links to verify the factors that matter most for your household.

Everyday picture

Use these signals together: estimated monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate comfort, and lifestyle context. The fuller picture is usually clearer when several factors move in the same direction.

Cost & Budget

Retiree Fit Score3.7 / 5 · Very Good

Estimated Monthly Budget (Traveler)

estimated

$2,398

Estimated Monthly Budget (Local Resident)

estimated

$1,910

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Housing
$1,013
Utilities
$61
Food
$355
Transportation
$481

Estimated Monthly Budget (Couple)

estimated

$2,758

Estimated 1BR Rent

estimated

$1,000

Cost Pressure

estimated

Good

Healthcare Access

city

Excellent

Hospitals Nearby

city

27

Primary Care Access

estimated

Very Good

Pharmacy Convenience

city

Excellent

Quality of Life

Lifestyle Fit4.0 / 5 · Very Good

Safety

estimated

2.7 / 5 · Caution

Violent Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Violent Crime

Property Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Property Crime

Climate Comfort

estimated

3.5 / 5 · Very Good

Summer Heat

estimated

3.5 / 5 · Very Good

Winter Comfort

estimated

4.1 / 5 · Very Good

Air Quality

estimated

4.1 / 5 · Very Good

Walkability

city

3.8 / 5 · Very Good

Age 50+

city

24.0% · Mixed-age community

Sources and methodology

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