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| Expense | Santa Marta | Cartagena | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.13 | $4.13 | Santa Marta |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $16.54 | $16.54 | Santa Marta |
| Cappuccino | $1.24 | $1.24 | Santa Marta |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $93.70 | $93.70 | Santa Marta |
| Monthly public transport pass | $15.16 | $15.16 | Santa Marta |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $39.96 | $39.96 | Santa Marta |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $11.58 | $11.58 | Santa Marta |
| Fitness club membership | $11.58 | $11.58 | Santa Marta |
| Cinema ticket | $3.03 | $3.03 | Santa Marta |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $173 | $173 | Santa Marta |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $120 | $120 | Santa Marta |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $361 | $361 | Santa Marta |
| Total single-person budget | $396 | $396 | Santa Marta |
| Average net salary | $530 | $530 |
Santa Marta is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Santa Marta runs about $396 versus $396 in Cartagena — a difference of roughly 0%.
Salary-adjusted, Santa Marta leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Santa Marta · Full cost of living in Cartagena