Cost of living in Medellín (Colombia) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Medellín | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$34,041 (C$11) | C$23 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$29,348 (C$10) | C$13 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$12,737 (C$4.19) | C$6 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,387 (C$1.44) | C$2.41 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$10,714 (C$3.52) | C$4.70 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,318 (C$1.42) | C$3.95 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$18,065 (C$5.94) | C$11 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$11,073 (C$3.64) | C$4.85 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,638 (C$1.52) | C$3.95 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,767 (C$1.57) | C$3.50 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$52,384 (C$17) | C$20 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$8,896 (C$2.93) | C$2.68 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,821 (C$1.59) | C$2.16 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Medellín | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$4,666,470 (C$1,534) | C$2,300 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,410,600 (C$793) | C$1,599 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$326,693 (C$107) | C$120 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,567,060 (C$844) | C$1,347 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,435,160 (C$472) | C$985 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$201,231 (C$66) | C$69 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$79,794 (C$26) | C$60 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,333,970 (C$439) | C$311 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$348,983 (C$115) | C$140 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$24,508 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$30,521 (C$10) | C$26 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Medellín | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$195,890 (C$64) | C$70 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$100,832 (C$33) | C$41 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$364,976 (C$120) | C$105 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$329,602 (C$108) | C$120 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Medellín | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$83,006,200 (C$27,295) | C$24,609 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,295 (C$1.41) | C$1.69 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$158,353 (C$52) | C$60 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,990 (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$21,141 (C$7) | C$8 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$25,719 (C$8) | C$22 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$110,650 (C$36) | C$77 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$24,071 (C$8) | C$6 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$18,350 (C$6) | C$4.17 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$18,940 (C$6) | C$4.59 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$9,821 (C$3.23) | C$3.11 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$7,510 (C$2.47) | C$3.02 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$47,455 (C$16) | C$22 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Medellín | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$82,302 (C$27) | C$61 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$33,786 (C$11) | C$27 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$135,980 (C$45) | C$118 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$156,714 (C$52) | C$97 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$35,383 (C$12) | C$12 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,394 (C$3.42) | C$4.71 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$10,343 (C$3.40) | C$7 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$3,226,070 (C$1,061) | C$647 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$294 (C$0.10) | C$0.24 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$154,618 (C$51) | C$38 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$10,235 (C$3.37) | C$13 | - 73% | |
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TOTAL | - 30% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2025.
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