Cost of living in Santa Marta (Colombia) is about the same as in Algiers (Algeria)
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| Food in Santa Marta (Colombia) is about the same as in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santa Marta | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$36,185 (1,020 Dinar) | 866 Dinar | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$23,990 (676 Dinar) | 647 Dinar | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,933 (308 Dinar) | 349 Dinar | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,222 (91 Dinar) | 111 Dinar | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$13,383 (377 Dinar) | 231 Dinar | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,824 (108 Dinar) | 122 Dinar | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,622 (328 Dinar) | 543 Dinar | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,246 (233 Dinar) | 436 Dinar | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,538 (100 Dinar) | 94 Dinar | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,144 (117 Dinar) | 241 Dinar | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$42,805 (1,207 Dinar) | 1,952 Dinar | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,301 (149 Dinar) | 148 Dinar | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$5,701 (161 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 258% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 4% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santa Marta | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,141,650 (88,580 Dinar) | 107,240 Dinar | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$3,607,710 (101,720 Dinar) | 51,719 Dinar | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$471,399 (13,291 Dinar) | 5,802 Dinar | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,075,670 (58,524 Dinar) | 65,779 Dinar | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$930,958 (26,249 Dinar) | 45,709 Dinar | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$303,112 (8,546 Dinar) | 4,039 Dinar | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$87,932 (2,479 Dinar) | 2,193 Dinar | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,151,440 (32,465 Dinar) | 56,639 Dinar | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$343,441 (9,683 Dinar) | 22,117 Dinar | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$23,851 (672 Dinar) | 736 Dinar | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,117 (313 Dinar) | 680 Dinar | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 37% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Algiers | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$190,556 (5,373 Dinar) | 9,178 Dinar | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$137,692 (3,882 Dinar) | 6,133 Dinar | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$369,019 (10,405 Dinar) | 13,151 Dinar | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$250,318 (7,058 Dinar) | 14,281 Dinar | - 51% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 41% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santa Marta | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$94,237,100 (2,657,039 Dinar) | 4,026,390 Dinar | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$5,851 (165 Dinar) | 41 Dinar | + 306% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$142,131 (4,007 Dinar) | 1,469 Dinar | + 173% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$30,072 (848 Dinar) | 935 Dinar | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 42% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santa Marta | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$28,136 (793 Dinar) | 297 Dinar | + 167% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$31,045 (875 Dinar) | 499 Dinar | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$140,013 (3,948 Dinar) | 1,901 Dinar | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$24,066 (679 Dinar) | 532 Dinar | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,081 (369 Dinar) | 471 Dinar | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$27,163 (766 Dinar) | 310 Dinar | + 147% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,961 (253 Dinar) | 167 Dinar | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,457 (154 Dinar) | 232 Dinar | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$38,418 (1,083 Dinar) | 508 Dinar | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 44% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santa Marta | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$39,924 (1,126 Dinar) | 2,420 Dinar | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$30,415 (858 Dinar) | 905 Dinar | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$125,010 (3,525 Dinar) | 2,675 Dinar | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$110,325 (3,111 Dinar) | 6,263 Dinar | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$31,227 (880 Dinar) | 825 Dinar | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,532 (269 Dinar) | 352 Dinar | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,786 (191 Dinar) | 699 Dinar | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,721,170 (48,529 Dinar) | 85,119 Dinar | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$110 (3.10 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$106,452 (3,001 Dinar) | 4,499 Dinar | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,821 (277 Dinar) | 341 Dinar | - 19% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 519 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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