Cost of living in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) is 223% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia)
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| Food | + 177% | |||
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| Food in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) is 177% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| St. Petersburg, Florida | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (COL$76,231) | COL$24,763 | + 208% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (COL$38,592) | COL$18,781 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.72 (COL$24,647) | COL$9,535 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (COL$4,438) | COL$4,730 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.65 (COL$24,340) | COL$7,368 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.74 (COL$20,428) | COL$3,142 | + 550% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (COL$28,192) | COL$10,077 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.52 (COL$19,453) | COL$5,778 | + 237% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.14 (COL$9,209) | COL$3,256 | + 183% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.86 (COL$12,301) | COL$3,644 | + 238% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (COL$65,151) | COL$35,166 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.72 (COL$11,732) | COL$6,303 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (COL$7,110) | COL$2,218 | + 220% | |
| Housing | + 525% | |||
| Housing in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) is 525% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| St. Petersburg, Florida | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,801 (COL$12,064,401) | COL$1,973,480 | + 511% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,924 (COL$8,285,706) | COL$872,482 | + 850% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $201 (COL$865,490) | COL$160,349 | + 440% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,720 (COL$7,408,170) | COL$872,521 | + 749% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,399 (COL$6,023,674) | COL$669,622 | + 800% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $104 (COL$445,723) | COL$102,800 | + 334% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $58 (COL$248,474) | COL$62,211 | + 299% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $226 (COL$974,858) | COL$1,124,730 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $113 (COL$488,568) | COL$347,526 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $17 (COL$74,778) | COL$25,509 | + 193% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $39 (COL$167,205) | COL$20,479 | + 716% | |
| Clothes | + 134% | |||
| Clothes in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) is 134% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| St. Petersburg, Florida | Pasto | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (COL$181,354) | COL$139,862 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $73 (COL$312,881) | COL$90,379 | + 246% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (COL$337,873) | COL$296,953 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (COL$418,496) | COL$213,403 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) is 114% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| St. Petersburg, Florida | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,937 (COL$107,391,621) | COL$54,063,500 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (COL$3,800) | COL$3,105 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (COL$223,722) | COL$93,075 | + 140% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (COL$83,083) | COL$31,701 | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | + 157% | |||
| Personal Care in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) is 157% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| St. Petersburg, Florida | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (COL$29,360) | COL$11,737 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (COL$46,869) | COL$17,444 | + 169% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $88 (COL$377,128) | COL$59,862 | + 530% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.96 (COL$25,687) | COL$12,752 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.97 (COL$21,391) | COL$12,529 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.38 (COL$23,159) | COL$17,378 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (COL$15,583) | COL$5,817 | + 168% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.18 (COL$9,381) | COL$3,726 | + 152% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (COL$97,847) | COL$22,163 | + 341% | |
| Entertainment | + 196% | |||
| Entertainment in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) is 196% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| St. Petersburg, Florida | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $83 (COL$357,225) | COL$19,326 | + 1748% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (COL$111,978) | COL$22,283 | + 403% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $214 (COL$920,962) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $125 (COL$536,939) | COL$77,031 | + 597% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (COL$56,550) | COL$15,380 | + 268% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (COL$21,445) | COL$7,770 | + 176% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (COL$28,672) | COL$4,763 | + 502% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $579 (COL$2,494,058) | COL$2,547,040 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | COL$227 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (COL$197,736) | COL$98,396 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (COL$31,894) | COL$4,918 | + 549% | |
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TOTAL | + 223% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 183 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
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