Cost of living in Medellín, Colombia

Summary of cost of living in Medellín

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: COL$8,650,463
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: COL$4,024,535
  • Medellín is the 2nd cheapest city in Latin America (29 out of 30)
  • Cost of living in Medellín is cheaper than in 93% of cities in the World (210 out of 227)
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List of prices in Medellín
Current as of May 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district COL$32,134
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) COL$22,323
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast COL$12,286
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk COL$3,863
12 eggs, large COL$10,569
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes COL$3,843
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese COL$13,588
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples COL$8,665
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes COL$4,664
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket COL$5,396
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality COL$44,972
2 liters of coca-cola COL$6,685
Bread for 2 people for 1 day COL$5,367
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area COL$3,322,480
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area COL$1,652,800
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat COL$296,098
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area COL$1,952,220
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area COL$1,150,370
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio COL$199,282
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) COL$85,672
40” flat screen tv COL$1,688,160
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) COL$774,932
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) COL$26,646
Hourly rate for cleaning help COL$13,016
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) COL$194,451
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) COL$104,922
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) COL$315,909
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes COL$258,907
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new COL$65,836,800
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas COL$3,774
Monthly ticket public transport COL$131,646
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) COL$26,544
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) COL$20,231
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) COL$35,044
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) COL$91,946
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) COL$27,294
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) COL$15,340
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) COL$16,983
4 rolls of toilet paper COL$7,972
Tube of toothpaste COL$6,994
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city COL$30,725
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub COL$50,710
2 tickets to the movies COL$38,470
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) COL$112,608
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert COL$112,873
1 cocktail drink in downtown club COL$28,904
Cappuccino in expat area of the city COL$10,322
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) COL$4,456
Ipad wi-fi 128gb COL$2,177,680
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) COL$218
1 month of gym membership in business district COL$149,538
1 package of marlboro cigarettes COL$22,434
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 1,127 prices entered by 144 different people.
Latest price update: May 28, 2023

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Medellín position in our World Ranking

the world
210th
out of 227
latin america
29th
out of 30

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

the world
2nd
the world
4th
the world
5th
latin america
1st
latin america
2nd
latin america
2nd

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