Cost of living in Medellín, Colombia

Summary of cost of living in Medellín

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: COL$7,534,248
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: COL$3,481,256
  • Cost of living in Medellín is cheaper than in 85% of cities in Latin America (29 out of 34)
  • Cost of living in Medellín is cheaper than in 90% of cities in the World (242 out of 269)
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List of prices in Medellín
Current as of Jun 2022.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district COL$29,464
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) COL$21,653
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast COL$10,077
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk COL$3,150
12 eggs, large COL$9,165
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes COL$3,094
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese COL$10,586
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples COL$7,342
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes COL$4,550
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket COL$3,650
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality COL$53,553
2 liters of coca-cola COL$5,894
Bread for 2 people for 1 day COL$3,359
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area COL$2,706,030
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area COL$1,547,460
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat COL$213,892
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area COL$1,888,150
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area COL$1,016,030
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio COL$141,213
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) COL$93,982
40” flat screen tv COL$1,565,110
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) COL$339,174
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) COL$26,263
Hourly rate for cleaning help COL$11,168
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) COL$212,254
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) COL$134,313
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) COL$364,595
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes COL$292,146
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new COL$64,676,100
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas COL$2,443
Monthly ticket public transport COL$103,706
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) COL$24,522
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) COL$12,360
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) COL$11,276
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) COL$116,355
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) COL$20,306
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) COL$13,993
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) COL$18,091
4 rolls of toilet paper COL$6,915
Tube of toothpaste COL$5,996
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city COL$27,778
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub COL$60,298
2 tickets to the movies COL$35,093
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) COL$98,707
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert COL$126,178
1 cocktail drink in downtown club COL$22,675
Cappuccino in expat area of the city COL$9,486
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) COL$6,694
Ipad wi-fi 128gb COL$1,980,370
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) COL$213
1 month of gym membership in business district COL$136,654
1 package of marlboro cigarettes COL$8,350
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 713 prices entered by 135 different people.
Latest price update: June 30, 2022

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Medellín position in our World Ranking

the world
242nd
out of 269
latin america
29th
out of 34

Cheapest and most expensive products in Medellín compared to other cities:

latin america
3rd
latin america
4th
latin america
4th
latin america
4th

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