Can you live in Santa Marta with $ 1,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,175, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Santa Marta with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,175, you would have roughly $825 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Santa Marta with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,175, you would have roughly $1,825 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Santa Marta with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,175, you would have roughly $3,825 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Santa Marta with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,175, you would have roughly $6,825 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Santa Marta, Colombia

How much does it really cost to live in Santa Marta? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

South America 👥 520,000 people 🌴 Tropical climate Medium city 🌊 Near the sea 💱 COP

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$ $420 1-bedroom rent / mo

70 Quality of life / 100

52 Safety / 100

72 Internet / 100

70 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$420
Food (moderate)	$310
Transport	$22
Utilities	$65
Internet	$28
Healthcare	$48
Entertainment	$150
Total (moderate)	$1,175

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Santa Marta.

Shared accommodation	$170
Studio	$290
1-bedroom	$420
2-bedroom	$650
3-bedroom	$950

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City Scores

How Santa Marta rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌴 Tropical
City sizeMedium
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityBogotá
LanguageSpanish
CurrencyCOP
Time zoneAmerica/Bogota

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Pros and Cons of Santa Marta

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Fast and reliable internet
Great overall quality of life
Located near the coast
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment
Pleasant climate

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $752 per month Basic $871 per month Moderate $1,175 per month Comfortable $1,643 per month Premium $2,718 per month

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Can You Live in Santa Marta on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Tight Budget	$-175 / month
$ 2,000	Very Comfortable	$825 / month
$ 3,000	Premium Lifestyle	$1,825 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,825 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,825 / month