Cost of living in Santa Marta is 34% lower than in Cordoba (without rent).
Rent in Santa Marta is very similar to Cordoba.
Cost of living including rent in Santa Marta is 16% lower than in Cordoba.
Food in Santa Marta is 41% cheaper than in Cordoba.
Transport in Santa Marta is 5% more expensive than in Cordoba.
| Santa Marta | Cordoba | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Santa Marta | Cordoba | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.2 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.7 $ | 38.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.81 $ | 8.91 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.03 $ | 3.88 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.66 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.69 $ | 1.79 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.24 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.95 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.74 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.57 $ | 6.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.98 $ | 15.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 2 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.85 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.2 $ | 4.43 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.93 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.11 $ | 6.62 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.64 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 34.9 $ | 44.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.93 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13 $ | 10.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.2 $ | 52.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.6 $ | 5.46 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.06 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.21 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.38 $ | 1.35 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
129 $ | 97.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
201 $ | 150 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
21.4 $ | 34.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 518 $ | 463 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 257 $ | 788 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 283 $ | 611 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 527 $ | 1,088 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,406 $ | 1,996 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,198 $ | 1,452 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 389 $ | 1,672 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.7 % | 3.39 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 18 $ | 50.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.88 $ | 8.27 $ |
| Haircut | 4.81 $ | 11.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 70.2 $ | 74 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 48.4 $ | 55.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 202 $ | 314 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,741 $ | 8,607 $ |