At a glance
 CO
Cartagena
|
CO
Santa Marta
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Nomad score | 6.4 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,250 / mo | $2,204 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 31° / 28°C | 31° / 28°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 27 Good | 42 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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CO
Cartagena
|
CO
Santa Marta
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|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 31°C | 30.9°C |
| Average low | 25°C | 25.7°C |
| Precipitation | 114 mm / mo | 72 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 304 h / mo | 327 h / mo |
| Humidity | 81% | 74% |
| Rain days | 16.5 / mo | 11.1 / mo |
| Wind speed | 18.8 km/h | 25.2 km/h |
CO
Cartagena · average high by month
J 32
F 33
M 33
A 32
M 31
J 30
J 31
A 30
S 30
O 30
N 29
D 31
CO
Santa Marta · average high by month
J 31
F 31
M 31
A 31
M 31
J 30
J 32
A 31
S 31
O 30
N 31
D 31
Air quality
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CO
Cartagena
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CO
Santa Marta
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 27 | 42 |
| PM2.5 | 8.8 µg/m³ | 6.9 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 10.7 µg/m³ | 7.9 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 103 µg/m³ | 21 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 7.3 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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CO
Cartagena
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CO
Santa Marta
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 4.5 | 3.9 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.1 | 6.7 |
| Startup Scene | 4.6 | 3.9 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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CO
Cartagena
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CO
Santa Marta
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 7.6 | 7.0 |
| Green Spaces | 4.5 | 6.1 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.3 | 5.7 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Seasonal Variety | 2.9 | 3.3 |
| Weather | 5.2 | 7.1 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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CO
Cartagena
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CO
Santa Marta
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|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.1 | 7.7 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.5 | 4.4 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.6 | 7.3 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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CO
Cartagena
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CO
Santa Marta
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|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 5.9 | 7.1 |
| Cost of Living | 6.6 | 7.6 |
| Currency Stability | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.4 | 7.2 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.1 | 7.9 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.2 | 7.0 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.3 | 7.8 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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CO
Cartagena
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CO
Santa Marta
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 8.3 | 7.6 |
| Indoors Fun | 6.2 | 4.7 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 7.5 | 6.2 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Nightlife | 8.7 | 7.1 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 7.6 | 9.1 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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CO
Cartagena
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CO
Santa Marta
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|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 6.1 | 6.3 |
| Nomad Friendly | 7.3 | 7.6 |
| Online Community Presence | 5.6 | 6.4 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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CO
Cartagena
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CO
Santa Marta
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 6.8 | 6.4 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 6.4 | 5.8 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 5.6 | 5.0 |
| Internet Speed | 6.9 | 7.0 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.1 | 8.0 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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CO
Cartagena
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CO
Santa Marta
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 6.4 | 6.1 |
| Food Scene | 7.8 | 7.4 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Yoga Studios | 5.7 | 6.5 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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CO
Cartagena
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CO
Santa Marta
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.8 | 8.3 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.7 | 6.3 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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CO
Cartagena
|
CO
Santa Marta
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|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Freedom of Speech | 6.6 | 6.3 |
| Political Stability | 5.7 | 5.9 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Visa Ease | 7.1 | 7.3 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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CO
Cartagena
|
CO
Santa Marta
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|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 5.8 | 6.1 |
| Cleanliness | 5.6 | 5.3 |
| Environmental Quality | 5.8 | 6.8 |
| Family Friendly | 6.4 | 6.8 |
| Language Barrier | 5.2 | 4.5 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.3 | 7.3 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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CO
Cartagena
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CO
Santa Marta
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 6.2 | 6.4 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| Safety | 5.8 | 6.4 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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CO
Cartagena
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CO
Santa Marta
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 7.1 | 6.5 |
| Cycling | 3.7 | 3.1 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Public Transit | 4.6 | 4.2 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 6.6 | 5.8 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 4.4 | 5.4 |
| Walkability | 6.9 | 5.8 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
CO
Cartagena
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CO
Santa Marta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 6.3 | 5.4 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 5.2 | 4.7 |
| Networking Opportunities | 6.5 | 5.8 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 5.1 | 4.4 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.0 | 7.7 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Cartagena
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CO
Santa Marta
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|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $62 per pair | $43 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $49 per dress | $35 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $114 per pair | $103 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Cartagena
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CO
Santa Marta
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $68 per month | $41 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Cartagena
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CO
Santa Marta
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $6.49 per ticket | $5.95 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Cartagena
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CO
Santa Marta
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|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $2.03 per cup | $1.76 per cup |
| Beer | $2.43 per pint | $1.49 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $5.95 per meal | $4.87 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $49 per meal | $38 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $8.65 per meal | $8.65 per meal |
| Apples | $3.25 per kg | $3.79 per kg |
| Bread | $1.76 per loaf | $1.62 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.22 per bottle | $1.03 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.57 per liter | $1.30 per liter |
| Rice | $1.22 per kg | $1.22 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $6.49 per kg | $6.49 per kg |
| Beef | $10 per kg | $9.47 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $15 per bottle | $12 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Cartagena
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CO
Santa Marta
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $230 per month | $176 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Cartagena
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CO
Santa Marta
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $32 per month | $34 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Cartagena
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CO
Santa Marta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $49 per visit | $43 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $6.76 per purchase | $6.76 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Cartagena
|
CO
Santa Marta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $325 per month | $257 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $757 per month | $500 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,758 per month | $1,136 per month |
| Coworking Space | $230 per month | $149 per month |
| Coliving Space | $947 per month | $568 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Cartagena
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CO
Santa Marta
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $22 per month | $18 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Cartagena
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CO
Santa Marta
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $41 per month | $27 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Cartagena
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CO
Santa Marta
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $12 per visit | $9.47 per visit |
| Laundry | $2.16 per kg | $12 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Cartagena
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CO
Santa Marta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $14 per month | $15 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $30 per month | $28 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $8.11 one-time | $4.06 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $38 per month | $32 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $18 per hour | $16 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Cartagena
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CO
Santa Marta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $49 per month | $49 per month |
| Taxi Start | $2.70 per trip | $2.03 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.62 per km | $0.49 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $37 per month | $30 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $4.06 per trip | $3.79 per trip |
| Gasoline | $4.46 per liter | $4.46 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $16 per month | $20 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Cartagena
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CO
Santa Marta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $95 per month | $60 per month |