Cost of living in Santa Marta, Colombia

Summary of cost of living in Santa Marta

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: COL$8,344,371
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: COL$3,859,554
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Santa Marta
Current as of Jun 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district COL$37,014
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) COL$21,726
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast COL$8,993
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk COL$3,740
12 eggs, large COL$9,132
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes COL$4,585
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese COL$10,634
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples COL$6,602
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes COL$3,401
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket COL$3,903
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality COL$33,840
2 liters of coca-cola COL$6,025
Bread for 2 people for 1 day COL$2,999
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area COL$2,991,860
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area COL$1,780,360
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat COL$465,712
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area COL$1,632,390
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area COL$830,277
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio COL$329,337
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) COL$52,637
40” flat screen tv COL$1,320,780
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) COL$382,308
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) COL$22,520
Hourly rate for cleaning help COL$13,373
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) COL$169,289
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) COL$98,430
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) COL$327,842
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes COL$258,760
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new COL$68,317,200
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas COL$4,617
Monthly ticket public transport COL$139,696
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) COL$31,050
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) COL$26,182
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) COL$41,327
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) COL$119,355
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) COL$34,298
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) COL$10,405
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) COL$21,071
4 rolls of toilet paper COL$9,263
Tube of toothpaste COL$5,755
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city COL$27,487
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub COL$45,380
2 tickets to the movies COL$36,211
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) COL$116,625
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert COL$88,517
1 cocktail drink in downtown club COL$18,247
Cappuccino in expat area of the city COL$6,528
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) COL$3,819
Ipad wi-fi 128gb COL$1,871,280
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) COL$291
1 month of gym membership in business district COL$110,214
1 package of marlboro cigarettes COL$7,665
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 150 prices entered by 6 different people.
Latest price update: June 22, 2025

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