- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- United Kingdom
- Medellín
- Glasgow
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Medellín (Colombia) and Glasgow (United Kingdom)
| Food | 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 50% cheaper than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | COL$9,313 (£3.12) | £11.09 | 72% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$11,833 (£3.97) | £4.96 | 20% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | COL$5,167 (£1.73) | £4.71 | 63% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$1,925 (£0.65) | £1.10 | 41% |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$3,723 (£1.25) | £2.15 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$1,750 (£0.59) | £2.21 | 73% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$3,856 (£1.29) | £2.55 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,570 (£1.20) | £1.67 | 28% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,617 (£0.88) | £1.89 | 54% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | COL$2,330 (£0.78) | £1.73 | 55% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,000 (£10.72) | £8.19 | 31% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,675 (£1.23) | £1.81 | 32% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,214 (£0.74) | £0.86 | 13% |
| Housing | 33% | ||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 33% cheaper than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | COL$1,422,220 (£477) | £717 | 33% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$207,222 (£69) | £98 | 29% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | COL$63,750 (£21) | £17.20 | 24% |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,266,670 (£424) | £440 | 4% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | COL$168,429 (£56) | £94 | 40% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$8,429 (£2.82) | £5.31 | 47% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$5,411 (£1.81) | £9.67 | 81% |
| Clothes | 46% | ||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 46% more expensive than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | COL$190,000 (£64) | £64 | 1% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | COL$167,143 (£56) | £31 | 81% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | COL$210,000 (£70) | £57 | 23% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | COL$170,000 (£57) | £46 | 25% |
| Transportation | 41% | ||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 41% cheaper than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$38,571,400 (£12,926) | £15,571 | 17% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,131 (£1.05) | £1.38 | 24% |
| monthly ticket public transport | COL$66,714 (£22) | £49 | 55% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | COL$24,117 (£8.08) | £11.87 | 32% |
| Personal Care | 4% | ||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 4% cheaper than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | COL$11,571 (£3.88) | £5.84 | 34% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$13,631 (£4.57) | £3.07 | 49% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$7,500 (£2.51) | £1.75 | 44% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,286 (£3.78) | £2.42 | 56% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,083 (£2.04) | £1.79 | 14% |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,000 (£1.34) | £1.64 | 18% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$13,600 (£4.56) | £9.14 | 50% |
| Entertainment | 46% | ||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 46% cheaper than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$33,571 (£11.25) | £21 | 46% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$18,500 (£6.20) | £16.69 | 63% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$101,429 (£34) | £69 | 51% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | COL$78,571 (£26) | £53 | 51% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$10,100 (£3.38) | £6.25 | 46% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,450 (£1.49) | £2.67 | 44% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | COL$3,409 (£1.14) | £2.89 | 60% |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$365,429 (£122) | £126 | 3% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$268 (£0.09) | £0.26 | 65% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | COL$105,429 (£35) | £40 | 12% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | COL$3,729 (£1.25) | £7.57 | 83% |
| TOTAL | 37% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,203 prices entered by 263 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2013.
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Cost of living in Medellín (Colombia) is 37% cheaper than in Glasgow (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,125
in Glasgow
you would need to make just about £1,958
(COL$5,843,689)
in Medellín.