Cost of living in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 14% cheaper than in Campo Grande (Brazil)
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| Food in Santa Marta (Colombia) is about the same as in Campo Grande (Brazil) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Campo Grande | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$37,014 (R$ 50) | R$ 38 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$21,726 (R$ 29) | R$ 34 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,993 (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,740 (R$ 5.04) | R$ 5.01 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,132 (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,585 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$10,634 (R$ 14) | R$ 25 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,602 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,401 (R$ 4.58) | R$ 5.57 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,903 (R$ 5.26) | R$ 7 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$33,840 (R$ 46) | R$ 34 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,025 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,999 (R$ 4.04) | R$ 4.38 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 13% cheaper than in Campo Grande (Brazil) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Campo Grande | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,991,860 (R$ 4,032) | R$ 3,470 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,780,360 (R$ 2,399) | R$ 2,815 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$465,712 (R$ 628) | R$ 434 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,632,390 (R$ 2,200) | R$ 3,784 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$830,277 (R$ 1,119) | R$ 1,608 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$329,337 (R$ 444) | R$ 351 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$52,637 (R$ 71) | R$ 106 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,320,780 (R$ 1,780) | R$ 2,105 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$382,308 (R$ 515) | R$ 570 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$22,520 (R$ 30) | R$ 26 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,373 (R$ 18) | R$ 19 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Campo Grande (Brazil) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Campo Grande | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$169,289 (R$ 228) | R$ 263 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$98,430 (R$ 133) | R$ 325 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$327,842 (R$ 442) | R$ 454 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$258,760 (R$ 349) | R$ 416 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 16% cheaper than in Campo Grande (Brazil) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Campo Grande | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$68,317,200 (R$ 92,057) | R$ 95,158 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,617 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.67 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$139,696 (R$ 188) | R$ 238 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$31,042 (R$ 42) | R$ 80 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 16% more expensive than in Campo Grande (Brazil) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Campo Grande | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$26,182 (R$ 35) | R$ 18 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$41,327 (R$ 56) | R$ 39 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$119,355 (R$ 161) | R$ 249 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$34,298 (R$ 46) | R$ 14 | + 225% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$10,405 (R$ 14) | R$ 16 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$21,071 (R$ 28) | R$ 18 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$9,263 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,755 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.64 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$27,487 (R$ 37) | R$ 45 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 31% cheaper than in Campo Grande (Brazil) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Campo Grande | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$45,380 (R$ 61) | R$ 72 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$36,211 (R$ 49) | R$ 51 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$116,625 (R$ 157) | R$ 161 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$88,517 (R$ 119) | R$ 219 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$18,247 (R$ 25) | R$ 25 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,528 (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,819 (R$ 5.15) | R$ 9 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,871,280 (R$ 2,522) | R$ 2,732 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$291 (R$ 0.39) | R$ 1.13 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,214 (R$ 149) | R$ 114 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,665 (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 3% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 290 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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