Medellin, Colombia is About average overall. Monthly costs are about $873 for one person and $2221 for a family of four, including rent.
Medellin is 1% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Medellin is 67% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Medellin is, on average, 85% lower than in New York City.
Medellin is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The cost of living in Medellin is primarily influenced by rent and utilities, which are higher than many other regions.
Food prices in Medellin are 23% lower than the European benchmark, making it more affordable for residents.
Public transport costs are 48% higher than the European benchmark, which may impact overall living expenses.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 5.77 $ |
| Dinner | 24 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.96 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.98 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.28 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.07 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.14 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.05 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.18 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.72 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 43 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.98 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.7 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 35.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.27 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.2 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.89 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.22 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 46 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 70 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 21.7 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 300 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 646 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 436 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 864 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,473 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,403 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 417 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 15.54% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.13 $ |
| Haircut | 8.07 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 91.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 56.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 239 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,129 $ |