Cost of living in Medellín, Colombia

Summary of cost of living in Medellín

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: COL$10,447,034
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: COL$5,131,106
  • Cost of living in Medellín is cheaper than in 72% of cities in Latin America (21 out of 29)
  • Cost of living in Medellín is cheaper than in 87% of cities in the World (136 out of 157)
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List of prices in Medellín
Current as of Nov 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district COL$33,867
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) COL$27,966
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast COL$12,640
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk COL$4,001
12 eggs, large COL$11,072
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes COL$4,029
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese COL$14,656
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples COL$8,352
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes COL$4,570
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket COL$4,184
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality COL$45,376
2 liters of coca-cola COL$7,537
Bread for 2 people for 1 day COL$4,102
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area COL$4,362,110
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area COL$2,320,930
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat COL$278,756
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area COL$2,359,880
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area COL$1,505,540
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio COL$216,515
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) COL$73,214
40” flat screen tv COL$1,223,990
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) COL$439,261
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) COL$27,325
Hourly rate for cleaning help COL$18,051
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) COL$273,192
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) COL$174,889
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) COL$355,078
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes COL$342,116
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new COL$74,478,000
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas COL$4,255
Monthly ticket public transport COL$177,807
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) COL$25,445
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) COL$15,565
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) COL$33,507
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) COL$124,962
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) COL$29,084
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) COL$19,818
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) COL$18,053
4 rolls of toilet paper COL$7,454
Tube of toothpaste COL$9,214
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city COL$54,911
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub COL$82,468
2 tickets to the movies COL$39,106
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) COL$152,355
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert COL$152,182
1 cocktail drink in downtown club COL$30,673
Cappuccino in expat area of the city COL$10,029
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) COL$10,890
Ipad wi-fi 128gb COL$3,157,460
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) COL$271
1 month of gym membership in business district COL$176,040
1 package of marlboro cigarettes COL$23,850
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 844 prices entered by 90 different people.
Latest price update: November 21, 2024

Medellín position in our World Ranking

the world
136th
out of 157
latin america
21st
out of 29

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