Cost of living in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 37% cheaper than in Darwin (Australia)
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| Food | - 36% | |||
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| Food in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 36% cheaper than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Darwin | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$36,185 (AU$14) | AU$18 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$23,990 (AU$9) | AU$13 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,933 (AU$4.31) | AU$7 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,222 (AU$1.27) | AU$1.68 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$13,383 (AU$5.27) | AU$6 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,824 (AU$1.51) | AU$5.50 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,622 (AU$4.58) | AU$8 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,246 (AU$3.25) | AU$4.50 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,538 (AU$1.39) | AU$3.81 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,144 (AU$1.63) | AU$5.28 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$42,805 (AU$17) | AU$20 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,301 (AU$2.09) | AU$3.76 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$5,701 (AU$2.25) | AU$2.96 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 55% cheaper than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Darwin | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,723,540 (AU$1,468) | AU$2,693 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,295,740 (AU$905) | AU$1,858 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$471,399 (AU$186) | AU$387 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,075,670 (AU$818) | AU$1,970 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$930,958 (AU$367) | AU$1,524 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$303,112 (AU$119) | AU$318 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$87,932 (AU$35) | AU$63 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,151,440 (AU$454) | AU$628 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$343,441 (AU$135) | AU$206 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$23,851 (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,117 (AU$4.38) | AU$35 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 43% cheaper than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Darwin | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$190,556 (AU$75) | AU$143 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$137,692 (AU$54) | AU$100 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$369,019 (AU$145) | AU$180 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$250,318 (AU$99) | AU$187 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 6% more expensive than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Darwin | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$94,237,100 (AU$37,142) | AU$32,363 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$5,851 (AU$2.31) | AU$1.71 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$142,357 (AU$56) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$19,805 (AU$8) | AU$21 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 6% cheaper than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Darwin | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$28,136 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$31,045 (AU$12) | AU$13 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$140,013 (AU$55) | AU$77 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$24,066 (AU$9) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,081 (AU$5.16) | AU$4.99 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$27,163 (AU$11) | AU$8 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,961 (AU$3.53) | AU$3.61 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,457 (AU$2.15) | AU$3.57 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$38,418 (AU$15) | AU$29 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 50% cheaper than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Darwin | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$39,924 (AU$16) | AU$64 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$30,415 (AU$12) | AU$40 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$125,010 (AU$49) | AU$162 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$110,325 (AU$43) | AU$111 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$31,227 (AU$12) | AU$17 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,532 (AU$3.76) | AU$5.40 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,786 (AU$2.67) | AU$9 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,721,170 (AU$678) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$110 (AU$0.04) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$106,452 (AU$42) | AU$77 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,821 (AU$3.87) | AU$36 | - 89% | |
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TOTAL | - 37% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 167 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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