Cost of living in Medellín, Colombia vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 63% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$20,511 (kr36) | kr136 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,497 (kr29) | kr67 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,772 (kr14) | kr29 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,446 (kr4.29) | kr8 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,807 (kr10) | kr26 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,348 (kr4.12) | kr22 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,553 (kr13) | kr63 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,495 (kr10) | kr18 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,214 (kr3.88) | kr10 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,907 (kr5.10) | kr11 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$35,639 (kr63) | kr79 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,238 (kr7) | kr19 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,384 (kr4.18) | kr11 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 56% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,453,040 (kr4,304) | kr8,536 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,277,990 (kr2,242) | kr5,788 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$203,698 (kr357) | kr1,220 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,869,390 (kr3,280) | kr5,337 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$913,327 (kr1,603) | kr3,926 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$143,488 (kr252) | kr1,589 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$82,190 (kr144) | kr188 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,301,740 (kr2,284) | kr3,570 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$360,292 (kr632) | kr710 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,595 (kr34) | kr57 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,248 (kr16) | kr154 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 46% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,146 (kr285) | kr786 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$104,230 (kr183) | kr244 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$266,055 (kr467) | kr727 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$245,505 (kr431) | kr1,206 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 53% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$67,726,800 (kr118,835) | kr301,099 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,474 (kr4.34) | kr10 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$140,439 (kr246) | kr386 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,361 (kr46) | kr255 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 35% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$11,164 (kr20) | kr58 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,272 (kr23) | kr73 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$53,383 (kr94) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,174 (kr34) | kr58 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,812 (kr22) | kr28 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,709 (kr26) | kr29 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,550 (kr11) | kr13 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,417 (kr10) | kr16 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$21,216 (kr37) | kr176 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 59% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$42,491 (kr75) | kr344 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,831 (kr45) | kr191 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$83,066 (kr146) | kr475 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$73,939 (kr130) | kr616 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,212 (kr35) | kr77 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,339 (kr16) | kr41 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,810 (kr7) | kr33 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,859,770 (kr3,263) | kr3,258 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$196 (kr0.34) | kr0.93 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$125,369 (kr220) | kr230 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,542 (kr13) | kr42 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Medellín (Colombia) is 56% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr25,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr11,081 (COL$6,315,583) in Medellín.
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