Cost of living in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 49% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay)
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| Food | - 52% | |||
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| Food in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 52% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$36,185 ($U297) | $U731 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$23,990 ($U197) | $U441 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,933 ($U90) | $U214 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,222 ($U26) | $U41 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$13,383 ($U110) | $U166 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,824 ($U31) | $U112 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,622 ($U95) | $U283 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,246 ($U68) | $U77 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,538 ($U29) | $U59 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,144 ($U34) | $U91 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$42,805 ($U351) | $U346 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,301 ($U44) | $U130 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$5,701 ($U47) | $U79 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 40% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,141,650 ($U25,795) | $U45,697 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$3,607,710 ($U29,621) | $U26,332 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$471,399 ($U3,870) | $U3,789 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,075,670 ($U17,042) | $U27,318 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$930,958 ($U7,644) | $U18,767 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$303,112 ($U2,489) | $U2,643 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$87,932 ($U722) | $U1,488 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,151,440 ($U9,454) | $U20,168 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$343,441 ($U2,820) | $U6,525 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$23,851 ($U196) | $U268 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,117 ($U91) | $U318 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 39% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$190,556 ($U1,565) | $U3,668 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$137,692 ($U1,131) | $U1,553 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$369,019 ($U3,030) | $U4,560 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$250,318 ($U2,055) | $U4,258 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 45% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$94,237,100 ($U773,738) | $U1,291,490 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$5,851 ($U48) | $U75 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$142,131 ($U1,167) | $U2,319 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$30,007 ($U246) | $U431 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 39% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$28,136 ($U231) | $U310 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$31,045 ($U255) | $U551 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$140,013 ($U1,150) | $U1,645 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$24,066 ($U198) | $U372 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,081 ($U107) | $U157 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$27,163 ($U223) | $U336 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,961 ($U74) | $U106 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,457 ($U45) | $U148 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$38,418 ($U315) | $U538 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 68% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santa Marta | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$39,924 ($U328) | $U1,432 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$30,415 ($U250) | $U645 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$125,010 ($U1,026) | $U1,414 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$110,325 ($U906) | $U2,304 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$31,227 ($U256) | $U394 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,532 ($U78) | $U193 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,786 ($U56) | $U165 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,721,170 ($U14,132) | $U53,336 | - 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$110 ($U0.90) | $U4.82 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$106,452 ($U874) | $U2,620 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,821 ($U81) | $U201 | - 60% | |
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TOTAL | - 49% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,655 prices entered by 172 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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