Cost of living in Medellín (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 44% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Medellín | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$32,620 (208 NT$) | 225 NT$ | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$25,125 (160 NT$) | 129 NT$ | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$13,940 (89 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,880 (25 NT$) | 87 NT$ | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$10,735 (69 NT$) | 89 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,135 (26 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$13,239 (85 NT$) | 172 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$7,606 (49 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,709 (30 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,599 (23 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$44,524 (284 NT$) | 511 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,685 (43 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,695 (30 NT$) | 24 NT$ | + 25% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 34% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Medellín | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,177,650 (20,292 NT$) | 32,293 NT$ | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,578,880 (10,083 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$261,944 (1,673 NT$) | 1,882 NT$ | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,835,630 (11,722 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,035,420 (6,612 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$168,095 (1,073 NT$) | 1,323 NT$ | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$85,672 (547 NT$) | 700 NT$ | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,688,160 (10,781 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$774,932 (4,949 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$26,646 (170 NT$) | 293 NT$ | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,662 (81 NT$) | 304 NT$ | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Medellín | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$194,451 (1,242 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$104,922 (670 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$323,958 (2,069 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$258,907 (1,653 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 24% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Medellín | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$63,430,400 (405,066 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$5,476 (35 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$131,646 (841 NT$) | 736 NT$ | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$38,012 (243 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 39% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Medellín | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$20,231 (129 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$35,044 (224 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$91,946 (587 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$27,294 (174 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$15,340 (98 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,983 (108 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,972 (51 NT$) | 58 NT$ | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,994 (45 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$30,725 (196 NT$) | 354 NT$ | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 51% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Medellín | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$52,279 (334 NT$) | 582 NT$ | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$33,459 (214 NT$) | 543 NT$ | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$112,608 (719 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$98,422 (629 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$29,202 (186 NT$) | 286 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,322 (66 NT$) | 124 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,456 (28 NT$) | 131 NT$ | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,177,680 (13,907 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$236 (1.51 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$149,538 (955 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$22,828 (146 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 46% | |
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TOTAL | - 38% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,205 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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