Cost of living in Medellín (Colombia) is 24% cheaper than in Sorocaba (Brazil)
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| Food | - 4% | |||
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| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is about the same as in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Medellín | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$33,631 (R$ 39) | R$ 40 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$24,139 (R$ 28) | R$ 38 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$12,457 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,989 (R$ 4.58) | R$ 6 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$10,569 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,843 (R$ 4.41) | R$ 7 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$13,588 (R$ 16) | R$ 26 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,665 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,664 (R$ 5.35) | R$ 8 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,970 (R$ 5.70) | R$ 5.63 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$44,972 (R$ 52) | R$ 39 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,685 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$5,367 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.63 | + 70% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 9% cheaper than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Medellín | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,322,480 (R$ 3,811) | R$ 3,599 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,652,800 (R$ 1,896) | R$ 2,198 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$296,098 (R$ 340) | R$ 747 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,952,220 (R$ 2,239) | R$ 2,609 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,150,370 (R$ 1,319) | R$ 1,326 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$199,282 (R$ 229) | R$ 612 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$85,672 (R$ 98) | R$ 78 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,688,160 (R$ 1,936) | R$ 2,011 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$774,932 (R$ 889) | R$ 550 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$26,646 (R$ 31) | R$ 29 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,016 (R$ 15) | R$ 19 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 13% cheaper than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Medellín | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$194,451 (R$ 223) | R$ 171 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$104,922 (R$ 120) | R$ 169 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$315,909 (R$ 362) | R$ 377 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$258,907 (R$ 297) | R$ 295 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 41% cheaper than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Medellín | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$65,836,800 (R$ 75,513) | R$ 94,621 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,774 (R$ 4.33) | R$ 6 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$131,646 (R$ 151) | R$ 296 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,764 (R$ 31) | R$ 49 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 11% cheaper than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Medellín | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$20,231 (R$ 23) | R$ 19 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$35,044 (R$ 40) | R$ 56 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$91,946 (R$ 105) | R$ 208 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$27,294 (R$ 31) | R$ 33 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$15,340 (R$ 18) | R$ 14 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,983 (R$ 19) | R$ 21 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,972 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,994 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.29 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$30,725 (R$ 35) | R$ 50 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 35% cheaper than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Medellín | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$50,710 (R$ 58) | R$ 104 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$38,470 (R$ 44) | R$ 66 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$112,608 (R$ 129) | R$ 112 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$112,873 (R$ 129) | R$ 196 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$28,904 (R$ 33) | R$ 26 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,322 (R$ 12) | R$ 14 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,456 (R$ 5.11) | R$ 8 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,744,130 (R$ 2,000) | R$ 2,478 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$218 (R$ 0.25) | R$ 1.30 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$149,538 (R$ 172) | R$ 138 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$22,345 (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 113% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,548 prices entered by 164 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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