Cost of living in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 30% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 22% | |||
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| Food in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 22% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$36,185 (103 kr) | 112 kr | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$23,990 (68 kr) | 85 kr | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,933 (31 kr) | 61 kr | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,222 (9 kr) | 15 kr | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$13,383 (38 kr) | 36 kr | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,824 (11 kr) | 30 kr | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,622 (33 kr) | 52 kr | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,246 (23 kr) | 29 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,538 (10 kr) | 12 kr | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,144 (12 kr) | 18 kr | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$42,805 (121 kr) | 122 kr | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,301 (15 kr) | 21 kr | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$5,701 (16 kr) | 17 kr | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,723,540 (10,553 kr) | 14,659 kr | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,295,740 (6,506 kr) | 10,268 kr | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$471,399 (1,336 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,075,670 (5,883 kr) | 10,057 kr | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$930,958 (2,638 kr) | 6,330 kr | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$303,112 (859 kr) | 410 kr | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$87,932 (249 kr) | 359 kr | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,151,440 (3,263 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$343,441 (973 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$23,851 (68 kr) | 67 kr | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,117 (32 kr) | 203 kr | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 23% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$190,556 (540 kr) | 1,014 kr | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$137,692 (390 kr) | 419 kr | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$369,019 (1,046 kr) | 1,035 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$250,318 (709 kr) | 1,260 kr | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 26% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$94,237,100 (267,073 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$5,851 (17 kr) | 16 kr | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$142,357 (403 kr) | 601 kr | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$19,805 (56 kr) | 319 kr | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 14% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$28,136 (80 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$31,045 (88 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$140,013 (397 kr) | 261 kr | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$24,066 (68 kr) | 41 kr | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,081 (37 kr) | 31 kr | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$27,163 (77 kr) | 28 kr | + 171% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,961 (25 kr) | 28 kr | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,457 (15 kr) | 21 kr | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$38,418 (109 kr) | 274 kr | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 51% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$39,924 (113 kr) | 415 kr | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$30,415 (86 kr) | 267 kr | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$125,010 (354 kr) | 819 kr | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$110,325 (313 kr) | 847 kr | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$31,227 (88 kr) | 138 kr | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,532 (27 kr) | 40 kr | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,786 (19 kr) | 70 kr | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,721,170 (4,878 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$110 (0.31 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$106,452 (302 kr) | 290 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,821 (28 kr) | 67 kr | - 58% | |
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TOTAL | - 30% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 223 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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