Cost of living in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 57% cheaper than in Berkeley, California (United States)
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| Food | - 49% | |||
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| Food in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 49% cheaper than in Berkeley, California (United States) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Berkeley, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$36,185 ($9) | $19 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$23,990 ($6) | $9 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,933 ($2.74) | $6 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,222 ($0.81) | $1.35 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$13,383 ($3.36) | $4.23 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,824 ($0.96) | $3.77 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,622 ($2.92) | $10 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,246 ($2.07) | $3.42 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,538 ($0.89) | $2.04 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,144 ($1.04) | $3.70 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$42,805 ($11) | $16 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,301 ($1.33) | $2.51 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$5,701 ($1.43) | $2.54 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 75% cheaper than in Berkeley, California (United States) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Berkeley, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,723,540 ($934) | $3,758 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,295,740 ($576) | $3,121 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$471,399 ($118) | $159 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,075,670 ($521) | $2,419 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$930,958 ($234) | $1,923 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$303,112 ($76) | $102 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$87,932 ($22) | $55 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,151,440 ($289) | $367 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$343,441 ($86) | $117 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$23,851 ($5.98) | $11 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,117 ($2.79) | $28 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 17% cheaper than in Berkeley, California (United States) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Berkeley, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$190,556 ($48) | $55 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$137,692 ($35) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$369,019 ($93) | $107 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$250,318 ($63) | $185 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 44% cheaper than in Berkeley, California (United States) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Berkeley, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$94,237,100 ($23,642) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$5,851 ($1.47) | $1.33 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$142,357 ($36) | $101 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$19,833 ($4.98) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 43% cheaper than in Berkeley, California (United States) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Berkeley, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$28,136 ($7) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$31,045 ($8) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$140,013 ($35) | $146 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$24,066 ($6) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,081 ($3.28) | $5.30 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$27,163 ($7) | $6 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,961 ($2.25) | $3.83 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,457 ($1.37) | $2.36 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$38,418 ($10) | $24 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 60% cheaper than in Berkeley, California (United States) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Berkeley, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$39,924 ($10) | $47 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$30,415 ($8) | $25 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$125,010 ($31) | $164 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$110,325 ($28) | $106 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$31,227 ($8) | $14 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,532 ($2.39) | $4.68 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,786 ($1.70) | $7 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,721,170 ($432) | $529 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$110 ($0.03) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$106,452 ($27) | $81 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,821 ($2.46) | $10 | - 76% | |
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TOTAL | - 57% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 102 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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