Cost of living in Córdoba (Argentina) is 72% more expensive than in Santa Marta (Colombia)
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| Food | + 87% | |||
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| Food in Córdoba (Argentina) is 87% more expensive than in Santa Marta (Colombia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Córdoba | Santa Marta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $16,662 (COL$72,350) | COL$37,014 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $10,753 (COL$46,690) | COL$21,726 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,222 (COL$13,991) | COL$8,993 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,690 (COL$7,338) | COL$3,740 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,318 (COL$14,409) | COL$9,132 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,805 (COL$12,180) | COL$4,585 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $5,185 (COL$22,514) | COL$10,634 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,383 (COL$10,347) | COL$6,602 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,763 (COL$7,653) | COL$3,401 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,557 (COL$6,759) | COL$3,903 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,356 (COL$31,941) | COL$33,840 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,805 (COL$12,181) | COL$6,025 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,496 (COL$6,498) | COL$2,999 | + 117% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Córdoba (Argentina) is about the same as in Santa Marta (Colombia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Córdoba | Santa Marta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $654,714 (COL$2,842,925) | COL$2,991,860 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $354,980 (COL$1,541,408) | COL$1,780,360 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $63,325 (COL$274,972) | COL$465,712 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $320,090 (COL$1,389,907) | COL$1,624,700 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $251,506 (COL$1,092,099) | COL$830,277 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $50,523 (COL$219,381) | COL$329,337 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $17,741 (COL$77,033) | COL$52,637 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $458,242 (COL$1,989,796) | COL$1,320,780 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $144,934 (COL$629,338) | COL$382,308 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,480 (COL$28,136) | COL$22,520 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $4,543 (COL$19,726) | COL$13,373 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 277% | |||
| Clothes in Córdoba (Argentina) is 277% more expensive than in Santa Marta (Colombia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Córdoba | Santa Marta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $131,992 (COL$573,141) | COL$169,289 | + 239% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $111,881 (COL$485,814) | COL$98,430 | + 394% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $143,684 (COL$623,910) | COL$327,842 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $189,886 (COL$824,530) | COL$258,760 | + 219% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Córdoba (Argentina) is 76% more expensive than in Santa Marta (Colombia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Córdoba | Santa Marta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $30,230,300 (COL$131,267,187) | COL$68,317,200 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,323 (COL$5,745) | COL$4,617 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $61,284 (COL$266,108) | COL$139,696 | + 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $9,583 (COL$41,613) | COL$31,022 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Córdoba (Argentina) is about the same as in Santa Marta (Colombia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Córdoba | Santa Marta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,751 (COL$29,312) | COL$26,182 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $7,542 (COL$32,750) | COL$41,327 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $19,061 (COL$82,766) | COL$119,355 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $5,466 (COL$23,734) | COL$34,298 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,310 (COL$10,029) | COL$10,405 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,656 (COL$15,874) | COL$21,071 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,866 (COL$12,446) | COL$9,263 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,172 (COL$13,772) | COL$5,755 | + 139% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $9,744 (COL$42,312) | COL$27,487 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 127% | |||
| Entertainment in Córdoba (Argentina) is 127% more expensive than in Santa Marta (Colombia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Córdoba | Santa Marta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $19,023 (COL$82,602) | COL$45,380 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $12,849 (COL$55,795) | COL$36,211 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $76,378 (COL$331,653) | COL$116,625 | + 184% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $28,542 (COL$123,938) | COL$88,517 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $7,618 (COL$33,081) | COL$18,247 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,350 (COL$23,232) | COL$6,528 | + 256% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,377 (COL$10,323) | COL$3,819 | + 170% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $267,315 (COL$1,160,746) | COL$1,871,280 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $471 (COL$2,043) | COL$291 | + 602% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $28,373 (COL$123,203) | COL$110,214 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,963 (COL$12,865) | COL$7,665 | + 68% | |
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TOTAL | + 72% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 788 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2024.
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