Cost of living in Medellín, Colombia

Summary of cost of living in Medellín

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: COL$10,130,382
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: COL$5,032,982
  • Cost of living in Medellín is cheaper than in 77% of cities in Latin America (23 out of 30)
  • Cost of living in Medellín is cheaper than in 86% of cities in the World (163 out of 189)
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List of prices in Medellín
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district COL$35,937
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) COL$28,334
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast COL$12,379
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk COL$4,122
12 eggs, large COL$10,532
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes COL$3,875
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese COL$14,845
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples COL$7,776
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes COL$3,789
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket COL$4,007
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality COL$54,193
2 liters of coca-cola COL$6,314
Bread for 2 people for 1 day COL$4,503
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area COL$4,461,730
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area COL$2,179,170
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat COL$284,253
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area COL$2,594,320
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area COL$1,224,060
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio COL$186,664
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) COL$77,408
40” flat screen tv COL$1,491,800
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) COL$608,373
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) COL$31,202
Hourly rate for cleaning help COL$14,707
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) COL$238,271
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) COL$153,601
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) COL$397,204
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes COL$276,452
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new COL$77,859,000
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas COL$4,883
Monthly ticket public transport COL$151,581
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) COL$27,490
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) COL$22,014
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) COL$27,401
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) COL$103,894
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) COL$21,489
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) COL$16,866
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) COL$17,806
4 rolls of toilet paper COL$7,879
Tube of toothpaste COL$7,418
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city COL$48,009
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub COL$56,399
2 tickets to the movies COL$38,189
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) COL$107,205
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert COL$131,048
1 cocktail drink in downtown club COL$30,403
Cappuccino in expat area of the city COL$8,987
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) COL$9,854
Ipad wi-fi 128gb COL$2,809,580
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) COL$176
1 month of gym membership in business district COL$163,984
1 package of marlboro cigarettes COL$9,783
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 698 prices entered by 107 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

Medellín position in our World Ranking

the world
163rd
out of 189
latin america
23rd
out of 30

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

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