Cost of living in Medellín (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico)
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| Food | - 46% | |||
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| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 46% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
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| Medellín | Cancún | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$32,134 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 447 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$22,323 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 175 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$12,457 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 61 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,863 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 27 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$10,569 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 45 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,843 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 29 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$13,588 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 96 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,665 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 43 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,664 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 36 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$5,396 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 36 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$44,972 (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 242 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,685 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 34 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$5,367 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 12 | + 74% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 40% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
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| Medellín | Cancún | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,322,480 (Mex$ 13,218) | Mex$ 29,801 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,652,800 (Mex$ 6,576) | Mex$ 9,774 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$296,098 (Mex$ 1,178) | Mex$ 1,513 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,952,220 (Mex$ 7,767) | Mex$ 12,267 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,150,370 (Mex$ 4,577) | Mex$ 7,079 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$199,282 (Mex$ 793) | Mex$ 836 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$85,672 (Mex$ 341) | Mex$ 466 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,688,160 (Mex$ 6,716) | Mex$ 7,808 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$774,932 (Mex$ 3,083) | Mex$ 2,100 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$26,646 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 129 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,016 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 133 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 28% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
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| Medellín | Cancún | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$194,451 (Mex$ 774) | Mex$ 941 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$104,922 (Mex$ 417) | Mex$ 621 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$315,909 (Mex$ 1,257) | Mex$ 1,786 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$258,907 (Mex$ 1,030) | Mex$ 1,307 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 34% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
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| Medellín | Cancún | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$65,836,800 (Mex$ 261,927) | Mex$ 277,512 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,774 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 24 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$131,646 (Mex$ 524) | Mex$ 797 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,561 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 324 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 33% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
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| Medellín | Cancún | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$20,231 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 150 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$35,044 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 246 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$91,946 (Mex$ 366) | Mex$ 901 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$27,294 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 94 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$15,340 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 59 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,983 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 80 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,972 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 42 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,994 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 46 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$30,725 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 230 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 34% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
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| Medellín | Cancún | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$50,710 (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 320 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$38,470 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 150 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$112,608 (Mex$ 448) | Mex$ 640 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$112,873 (Mex$ 449) | Mex$ 969 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$28,904 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 186 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,322 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 82 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,456 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 55 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,177,680 (Mex$ 8,664) | Mex$ 10,870 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$218 (Mex$ 0.87) | Mex$ 1.96 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$149,538 (Mex$ 595) | Mex$ 608 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$22,345 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 69 | + 29% | |
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TOTAL | - 38% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,505 prices entered by 188 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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