Cost of living in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 54% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 35% | |||
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| Food in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 35% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$36,185 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 33 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$23,990 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 30 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,933 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 14 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,222 (Dirham 2.49) | Dirham 6 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$13,383 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 14 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,824 (Dirham 2.95) | Dirham 5.06 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,622 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 15 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,246 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,538 (Dirham 2.73) | Dirham 3.84 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,144 (Dirham 3.20) | Dirham 10 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$42,805 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 60 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,301 (Dirham 4.09) | Dirham 9 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$5,701 (Dirham 4.40) | Dirham 4.75 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 75% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,141,650 (Dirham 2,427) | Dirham 10,327 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$3,607,710 (Dirham 2,787) | Dirham 7,900 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$471,399 (Dirham 364) | Dirham 989 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,075,670 (Dirham 1,603) | Dirham 6,077 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$930,958 (Dirham 719) | Dirham 4,308 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$303,112 (Dirham 234) | Dirham 558 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$87,932 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 366 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,151,440 (Dirham 889) | Dirham 1,419 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$343,441 (Dirham 265) | Dirham 338 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$23,851 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 50 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,117 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 51 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$190,556 (Dirham 147) | Dirham 197 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$137,692 (Dirham 106) | Dirham 190 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$369,019 (Dirham 285) | Dirham 343 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$250,318 (Dirham 193) | Dirham 348 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 9% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$94,237,100 (Dirham 72,790) | Dirham 89,840 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$5,851 (Dirham 4.52) | Dirham 3.82 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$142,131 (Dirham 110) | Dirham 80 | + 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$30,007 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 29 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 54% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$28,136 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 14 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$31,045 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 56 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$140,013 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 382 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$24,066 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 26 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,081 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 20 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$27,163 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 27 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,961 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,457 (Dirham 4.22) | Dirham 20 | - 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$38,418 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 62 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 72% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santa Marta | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$39,924 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 188 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$30,415 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 91 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$125,010 (Dirham 97) | Dirham 783 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$110,325 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 259 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$31,227 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 64 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,532 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 19 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,786 (Dirham 5.24) | Dirham 40 | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,721,170 (Dirham 1,329) | Dirham 2,128 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$110 (Dirham 0.08) | Dirham 0.67 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$106,452 (Dirham 82) | Dirham 255 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,821 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 22 | - 66% | |
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TOTAL | - 54% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 590 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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