Cost of living in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 58% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States)
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| Food | - 55% | |||
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| Food in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 55% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$36,185 ($9) | $20 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$23,990 ($5.73) | $10 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,933 ($2.61) | $6 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,222 ($0.77) | $0.96 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$13,383 ($3.19) | $5.92 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,824 ($0.91) | $4.30 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,622 ($2.77) | $5.32 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,246 ($1.97) | $4.64 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,538 ($0.84) | $2.22 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,144 ($0.99) | $3.35 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$42,805 ($10) | $16 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,301 ($1.27) | $2.56 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$5,701 ($1.36) | $2.53 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 66% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,141,650 ($750) | $2,320 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$3,607,710 ($861) | $1,630 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$471,399 ($113) | $207 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,075,670 ($496) | $1,751 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$930,958 ($222) | $1,248 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$303,112 ($72) | $149 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$87,932 ($21) | $47 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,151,440 ($275) | $279 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$343,441 ($82) | $124 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$23,851 ($5.69) | $10 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,117 ($2.65) | $22 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 30% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$190,556 ($45) | $58 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$137,692 ($33) | $43 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$369,019 ($88) | $105 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$250,318 ($60) | $179 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 55% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$94,237,100 ($22,496) | $28,726 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$5,851 ($1.40) | $0.92 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$142,131 ($34) | $99 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$19,307 ($4.61) | $45 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 54% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$28,136 ($7) | $7 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$31,045 ($7) | $14 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$140,013 ($33) | $168 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$24,066 ($5.74) | $7 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,081 ($3.12) | $4.34 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$27,163 ($6) | $5.81 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,961 ($2.14) | $6 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,457 ($1.30) | $1.75 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$38,418 ($9) | $35 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 64% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santa Marta | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$39,924 ($10) | $50 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$30,415 ($7) | $24 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$125,010 ($30) | $197 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$110,325 ($26) | $64 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$31,227 ($7) | $13 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,532 ($2.28) | $6 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,786 ($1.62) | $6 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,721,170 ($411) | $491 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$110 ($0.03) | $0.16 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$106,452 ($25) | $49 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,821 ($2.34) | $8 | - 70% | |
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TOTAL | - 58% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 595 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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