Cost of living in Medellín, Colombia vs Tarnów, Poland
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Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Medellín (Colombia) is about the same as in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$20,019 (21 zł) | 28 zł | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,190 (18 zł) | 15 zł | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,311 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,434 (2.57 zł) | 2.84 zł | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,744 (6 zł) | 9 zł | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,370 (2.50 zł) | 4.44 zł | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,533 (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,346 (5.65 zł) | 3.25 zł | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,090 (2.21 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,041 (3.21 zł) | 2.90 zł | + 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$36,504 (39 zł) | 21 zł | + 86% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,412 (4.66 zł) | 5.38 zł | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,432 (2.57 zł) | 1.74 zł | + 48% | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 13% more expensive than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,504,400 (2,647 zł) | 2,274 zł | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,321,390 (1,396 zł) | 1,529 zł | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$229,491 (243 zł) | 447 zł | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,742,430 (1,841 zł) | 1,000 zł | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$851,419 (900 zł) | 800 zł | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$155,862 (165 zł) | 400 zł | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$84,270 (89 zł) | 39 zł | + 128% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,128,260 (1,192 zł) | 1,593 zł | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$341,066 (360 zł) | 383 zł | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,184 (17 zł) | 30 zł | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,052 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 17% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 19% cheaper than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$141,159 (149 zł) | 324 zł | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$105,350 (111 zł) | 110 zł | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$268,936 (284 zł) | 237 zł | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$215,467 (228 zł) | 293 zł | - 22% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is about the same as in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$62,938,000 (66,511 zł) | 86,396 zł | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,389 (2.52 zł) | 4.65 zł | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$137,856 (146 zł) | 101 zł | + 44% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$23,333 (25 zł) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is about the same as in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$11,164 (12 zł) | 24 zł | - 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,272 (14 zł) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$53,383 (56 zł) | 118 zł | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,174 (20 zł) | 16 zł | + 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,812 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,709 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,661 (7 zł) | 4.17 zł | + 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,417 (5.72 zł) | 7 zł | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$22,049 (23 zł) | 23 zł | + 1% | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 17% cheaper than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$41,853 (44 zł) | 63 zł | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,966 (25 zł) | 46 zł | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$83,066 (88 zł) | 45 zł | + 95% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$75,281 (80 zł) | 90 zł | - 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$21,698 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,285 (10 zł) | 10 zł | - 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,920 (4.14 zł) | 8 zł | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,859,770 (1,965 zł) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$196 (0.21 zł) | 0.18 zł | + 15% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$92,839 (98 zł) | 140 zł | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,542 (8 zł) | 16 zł | - 51% | |
TOTAL | - 2% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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