Cost of living in Santa Marta, Colombia vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 48% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$10,236 (80 NT$) | 164 NT$ | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$14,666 (114 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,098 (55 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,714 (21 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,227 (41 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,649 (21 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,120 (55 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,373 (34 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,465 (11 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,245 (25 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$41,013 (319 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,074 (32 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,691 (21 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 19% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,648,200 (12,816 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$777,082 (6,043 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$315,827 (2,456 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,217,590 (9,468 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$642,668 (4,997 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$232,025 (1,804 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$85,251 (663 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,878,470 (14,607 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$245,041 (1,905 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$7,997 (62 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$16,523 (128 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 40% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$130,322 (1,013 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$76,391 (594 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$228,529 (1,777 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$245,176 (1,906 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 30% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$44,595,300 (346,772 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,569 (36 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$88,851 (691 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$39,169 (305 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 61% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$8,688 (68 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$8,373 (65 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$91,936 (715 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$16,301 (127 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$7,231 (56 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,023 (86 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,786 (45 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,486 (27 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$9,055 (70 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 39% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$32,126 (250 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,428 (182 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$85,321 (663 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$87,669 (682 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$15,243 (119 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,802 (37 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,243 (25 NT$) | 56 NT$ | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,860,460 (14,467 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$343 (2.67 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$91,860 (714 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,263 (49 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 209 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santa Marta (Colombia) is 37% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 56,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 35,445 NT$ (COL$4,558,321) in Santa Marta.
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