Cost of living in Medellín, Colombia vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 18% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,190 (R$ 30) | R$ 20 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,495 (R$ 26) | R$ 22 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,385 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,453 (R$ 3.81) | R$ 4.12 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,773 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,324 (R$ 3.61) | R$ 4.21 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,644 (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,352 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.46 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,017 (R$ 3.13) | R$ 3.82 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,969 (R$ 4.61) | R$ 4.61 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$35,835 (R$ 56) | R$ 36 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,232 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.82 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,307 (R$ 3.58) | R$ 3.42 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 47% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,474,730 (R$ 3,842) | R$ 1,618 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,305,840 (R$ 2,027) | R$ 1,081 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$229,491 (R$ 356) | R$ 369 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,717,380 (R$ 2,666) | R$ 1,425 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$913,327 (R$ 1,418) | R$ 865 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$143,488 (R$ 223) | R$ 493 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$86,988 (R$ 135) | R$ 113 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,192,360 (R$ 1,851) | R$ 1,517 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$360,292 (R$ 559) | R$ 413 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,595 (R$ 30) | R$ 13 | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,306 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 82% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 10% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,146 (R$ 252) | R$ 200 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$104,230 (R$ 162) | R$ 173 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$266,055 (R$ 413) | R$ 314 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$245,505 (R$ 381) | R$ 205 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 29% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$67,726,800 (R$ 105,136) | R$ 63,667 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,474 (R$ 3.84) | R$ 4.09 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$140,321 (R$ 218) | R$ 167 | + 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,361 (R$ 41) | R$ 43 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 31% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$11,164 (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,272 (R$ 21) | R$ 49 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$53,383 (R$ 83) | R$ 155 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,174 (R$ 30) | R$ 11 | + 171% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,812 (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 143% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,709 (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,661 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.25 | + 143% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,417 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.70 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$22,049 (R$ 34) | R$ 26 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 26% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$42,491 (R$ 66) | R$ 89 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,831 (R$ 40) | R$ 36 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$83,066 (R$ 129) | R$ 130 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$73,906 (R$ 115) | R$ 167 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$21,220 (R$ 33) | R$ 10 | + 229% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,656 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,810 (R$ 5.91) | R$ 7 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,859,770 (R$ 2,887) | R$ 2,650 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$196 (R$ 0.30) | R$ 1.76 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$92,839 (R$ 144) | R$ 121 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,542 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,240 prices entered by 175 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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