- Cost of Living
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- Milan
- Medellín
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Milan (Italy) and Medellín (Colombia)
| Food | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Milan (Italy) is 61% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €12.16 (COL$28,821) | COL$9,500 | 203% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7.07 (COL$16,761) | COL$12,417 | 35% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €3.72 (COL$8,818) | COL$7,625 | 16% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.37 (COL$3,241) | COL$1,939 | 67% |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.25 (COL$5,337) | COL$3,723 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.37 (COL$5,622) | COL$2,171 | 159% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.43 (COL$15,242) | COL$3,575 | 326% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (COL$4,530) | COL$4,113 | 10% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €1.93 (COL$4,569) | COL$2,757 | 66% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (COL$2,957) | COL$2,373 | 25% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.53 (COL$15,468) | COL$31,833 | 51% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (COL$4,595) | COL$3,854 | 19% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (COL$3,235) | COL$2,189 | 48% |
| Housing | 110% | ||
| Housing in Milan (Italy) is 110% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €1,532 (COL$3,631,136) | COL$1,430,000 | 154% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (COL$293,854) | COL$260,556 | 13% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €24 (COL$57,902) | COL$71,000 | 18% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €561 (COL$1,329,716) | COL$1,362,500 | 2% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €125 (COL$295,435) | COL$175,571 | 68% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.83 (COL$11,454) | COL$9,704 | 18% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10.41 (COL$24,663) | COL$6,138 | 302% |
| Clothes | 30% | ||
| Clothes in Milan (Italy) is 30% cheaper than in Medellín (Colombia) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €95 (COL$224,591) | COL$216,667 | 4% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €31 (COL$73,160) | COL$168,571 | 57% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €77 (COL$182,474) | COL$202,000 | 10% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €114 (COL$269,706) | COL$163,750 | 65% |
| Transportation | 20% | ||
| Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 20% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,475 (COL$55,630,843) | COL$38,571,400 | 44% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (COL$4,256) | COL$4,044 | 5% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €30 (COL$71,094) | COL$63,857 | 11% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €14.19 (COL$33,620) | COL$30,114 | 12% |
| Personal Care | 26% | ||
| Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is 26% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €7.06 (COL$16,720) | COL$10,143 | 65% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.37 (COL$12,722) | COL$15,289 | 17% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (COL$7,267) | COL$6,900 | 5% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.34 (COL$7,919) | COL$11,286 | 30% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.70 (COL$6,393) | COL$6,188 | 3% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.23 (COL$5,286) | COL$3,875 | 36% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18.17 (COL$43,051) | COL$14,000 | 208% |
| Entertainment | 86% | ||
| Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 86% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (COL$83,701) | COL$33,333 | 151% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16.24 (COL$38,485) | COL$18,571 | 107% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (COL$196,989) | COL$80,000 | 146% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €70 (COL$166,294) | COL$80,000 | 108% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8.84 (COL$20,945) | COL$11,182 | 87% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €1.50 (COL$3,547) | COL$4,250 | 17% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €4.98 (COL$11,809) | COL$3,393 | 248% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €140 (COL$332,363) | COL$376,571 | 12% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (COL$437) | COL$275 | 59% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €78 (COL$184,251) | COL$103,500 | 78% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €5 (COL$11,849) | COL$3,729 | 218% |
| TOTAL | 57% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,351 prices entered by 436 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 57% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia)
For example, you would need at least COL$3,062,702
(€1,292)
in Milan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
COL$1,953,125
in Medellín.