Cost of living in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 41% cheaper than in San Sebastian (Spain)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 44% cheaper than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$36,185 (€8) | €23 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$23,990 (€5.44) | €10 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,933 (€2.48) | €4.21 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,222 (€0.73) | €1.10 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$13,383 (€3.03) | €3.31 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,824 (€0.87) | €2.86 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,622 (€2.63) | €9 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,246 (€1.87) | €2.37 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,538 (€0.80) | €1.52 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,144 (€0.94) | €0.99 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$42,805 (€10) | €8 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,301 (€1.20) | €2.11 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$5,701 (€1.29) | €1.34 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 53% cheaper than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,723,540 (€844) | €1,745 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,295,740 (€520) | €1,053 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$471,399 (€107) | €139 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,075,670 (€470) | €1,017 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$930,958 (€211) | €713 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$303,112 (€69) | €159 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$87,932 (€20) | €42 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,151,440 (€261) | €418 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$343,441 (€78) | €118 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$23,851 (€5.41) | €8 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,117 (€2.52) | €13 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 31% cheaper than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$190,556 (€43) | €95 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$137,692 (€31) | €38 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$369,019 (€84) | €78 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$250,318 (€57) | €107 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 21% cheaper than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$94,237,100 (€21,359) | €23,341 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$5,851 (€1.33) | €1.84 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$142,357 (€32) | €39 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$34,897 (€8) | €16 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 24% cheaper than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$28,136 (€6) | €7 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$31,045 (€7) | €9 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$140,013 (€32) | €91 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$24,066 (€5.45) | €5.45 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,081 (€2.96) | €2.48 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$27,163 (€6) | €3.30 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,961 (€2.03) | €1.55 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,457 (€1.24) | €1.99 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$38,418 (€9) | €24 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 59% cheaper than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$39,924 (€9) | €36 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$30,415 (€7) | €16 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$125,010 (€28) | €126 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$110,325 (€25) | €52 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$31,227 (€7) | €10 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,532 (€2.16) | €2.72 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,786 (€1.54) | €4.88 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,721,170 (€390) | €469 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$110 (€0.02) | €0.17 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$106,452 (€24) | €54 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,821 (€2.23) | €5.04 | - 56% | |
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TOTAL | - 41% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 178 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
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