Santa Marta ranks 5th of 8 priced cities in Colombia on cost — $928 a month in essentials, 31% above Cali, the cheapest. The average net salary of $527 covers that 0.6×. 98.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 9.3 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 28°C, Jul 29°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $428 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $349 |
| Groceries | $123 |
| Dining out | $140 |
| Utilities | $218 |
| Local transport | $19 |
| Essentials / mo | $928 |
| Avg net salary | $527 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $760 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $931 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Santa Marta, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $4.65 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $46.53 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $10.86 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.06 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.24 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.11 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.85 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.62 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.48 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.09 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.52 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.92 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $6.82 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $7.88 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.11 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $0.97 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.65 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.83 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.71 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.74 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.91 |
| Monthly transit pass | $18.61 |
| Taxi start | $2.48 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.48 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.29 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $194.22 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $24.19 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $11.85 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $26.37 |
| Cinema, one seat | $5.58 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Santa Marta has 98.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the 4th-highest of 8 Colombia cities we track. Colombia's national figure is 100.5, so Santa Marta runs 2 below the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.7°C | 31.1°C | 76% | 32% | 13 mm |
| Feb | 27.9°C | 30.9°C | 74% | 29% | 6 mm |
| Mar | 28.1°C | 31.6°C | 76% | 44% | 30 mm |
| Apr | 28.3°C | 33°C | 79% | 71% | 105 mm |
| May | 28.4°C | 33.9°C | 82% | 84% | 213 mm |
| Jun | 28.5°C | 33.9°C | 81% | 83% | 232 mm |
| Jul | 28.7°C | 33.8°C | 79% | 83% | 153 mm |
| Aug | 28.5°C | 33.9°C | 81% | 84% | 186 mm |
| Sep | 28.2°C | 33.9°C | 83% | 84% | 216 mm |
| Oct | 27.7°C | 33.2°C | 84% | 82% | 322 mm |
| Nov | 27.7°C | 32.8°C | 82% | 75% | 250 mm |
| Dec | 28.3°C | 32.5°C | 77% | 47% | 32 mm |
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