Cost of living in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 11% cheaper than in Rustenburg (South Africa)
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| Food | + 15% | |||
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| Food in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 15% more expensive than in Rustenburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Rustenburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$36,185 (R 134) | R 127 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$23,990 (R 89) | R 56 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,933 (R 40) | R 42 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,222 (R 12) | R 16 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$13,383 (R 49) | R 36 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,824 (R 14) | R 18 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,622 (R 43) | R 51 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,246 (R 30) | R 17 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,538 (R 13) | R 23 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,144 (R 15) | R 17 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$42,805 (R 158) | R 110 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,301 (R 20) | R 20 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$5,701 (R 21) | R 12 | + 72% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 31% cheaper than in Rustenburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Rustenburg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$5,199,740 (R 19,187) | R 11,639 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,425,830 (R 8,952) | R 9,592 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$471,399 (R 1,740) | R 1,971 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,075,670 (R 7,659) | R 17,391 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$930,958 (R 3,435) | R 14,382 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$303,112 (R 1,119) | R 1,031 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$87,932 (R 324) | R 973 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,151,440 (R 4,249) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$343,441 (R 1,267) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$23,851 (R 88) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,117 (R 41) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Santa Marta (Colombia) is about the same as in Rustenburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Rustenburg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$190,556 (R 703) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$137,692 (R 508) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$369,019 (R 1,362) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$250,318 (R 924) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Marta (Colombia) is about the same as in Rustenburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Rustenburg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$94,237,100 (R 347,743) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$5,851 (R 22) | R 16 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$142,131 (R 524) | R 570 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$21,663 (R 80) | R 165 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 6% cheaper than in Rustenburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Rustenburg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$28,136 (R 104) | R 112 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$31,045 (R 115) | R 337 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$140,013 (R 517) | R 410 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$24,066 (R 89) | R 49 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,081 (R 48) | R 34 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$27,163 (R 100) | R 39 | + 155% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,961 (R 33) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,457 (R 20) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$38,418 (R 142) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 10% cheaper than in Rustenburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Santa Marta | Rustenburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$39,924 (R 147) | R 405 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$30,415 (R 112) | R 115 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$125,010 (R 461) | R 500 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$110,325 (R 407) | R 687 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$31,227 (R 115) | R 42 | + 172% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,532 (R 35) | R 25 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,786 (R 25) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,721,170 (R 6,351) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$110 (R 0.41) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$106,452 (R 393) | R 380 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,821 (R 36) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | - 11% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 231 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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