Cost of living in Medellín, Colombia vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 57% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,084 (kr38) | kr131 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,540 (kr33) | kr67 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,040 (kr14) | kr31 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,355 (kr4.74) | kr7 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$6,112 (kr12) | kr30 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,702 (kr5.44) | kr19 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,279 (kr15) | kr68 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,709 (kr9) | kr18 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,013 (kr6) | kr10 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,599 (kr5.23) | kr12 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$42,953 (kr87) | kr78 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,884 (kr8) | kr19 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,160 (kr4.35) | kr10 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 52% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,274,240 (kr4,581) | kr8,455 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,359,920 (kr2,739) | kr5,757 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$206,525 (kr416) | kr1,141 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,560,930 (kr3,144) | kr4,956 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$949,278 (kr1,912) | kr3,745 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$168,523 (kr339) | kr1,512 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$78,305 (kr158) | kr193 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,360,340 (kr2,740) | kr3,644 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$323,171 (kr651) | kr684 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,895 (kr34) | kr54 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,058 (kr24) | kr169 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 33% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$174,050 (kr351) | kr778 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$111,096 (kr224) | kr230 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$261,499 (kr527) | kr745 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$233,934 (kr471) | kr1,287 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$69,251,900 (kr139,483) | kr304,676 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,124 (kr6) | kr10 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$136,922 (kr276) | kr386 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$29,745 (kr60) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 29% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,427 (kr31) | kr50 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$11,558 (kr23) | kr73 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$75,333 (kr152) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$16,430 (kr33) | kr58 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,585 (kr23) | kr28 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,794 (kr30) | kr29 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,996 (kr10) | kr13 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,058 (kr8) | kr16 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$23,460 (kr47) | kr171 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 54% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$43,979 (kr89) | kr337 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,487 (kr49) | kr187 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$117,660 (kr237) | kr475 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$82,016 (kr165) | kr606 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,607 (kr42) | kr73 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,248 (kr17) | kr42 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,725 (kr8) | kr33 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,761,880 (kr3,549) | kr3,125 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$197 (kr0.40) | kr0.91 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$124,163 (kr250) | kr255 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,042 (kr14) | kr42 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr26,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr13,548 (COL$6,726,258) in Medellín.
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