- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Iran
- Medellín
- Ahvaz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Medellín, Colombia compared to Ahvaz, Iran
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Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 4% cheaper than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$13,458 (﷼ 146,366) | ﷼ 203,951 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,375 (﷼ 167,207) | ﷼ 149,118 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,482 (﷼ 92,247) | ﷼ 48,977 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,325 (﷼ 25,282) | ﷼ 35,564 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,281 (﷼ 57,434) | ﷼ 196,824 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,712 (﷼ 29,491) | ﷼ 38,750 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,868 (﷼ 74,690) | ﷼ 86,143 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,211 (﷼ 45,801) | ﷼ 31,547 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,373 (﷼ 25,811) | ﷼ 15,145 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,087 (﷼ 33,575) | ﷼ 10,396 | + 223% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,425 (﷼ 352,640) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 253% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$4,257 (﷼ 46,294) | ﷼ 50,820 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,441 (﷼ 26,544) | ﷼ 9,931 | + 167% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 62% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,425,650 (﷼ 26,380,054) | ﷼ 14,847,200 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,416,410 (﷼ 15,404,107) | ﷼ 12,531,400 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$415,006 (﷼ 4,513,380) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 351% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,904,920 (﷼ 20,716,877) | ﷼ 11,578,900 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$832,486 (﷼ 9,053,666) | ﷼ 5,890,570 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$380,282 (﷼ 4,135,741) | ﷼ 875,000 | + 373% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$75,034 (﷼ 816,028) | ﷼ 259,456 | + 215% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,253,640 (﷼ 13,633,909) | ﷼ 36,438,700 | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$319,548 (﷼ 3,475,231) | ﷼ 9,000,000 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,591 (﷼ 234,816) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$6,722 (﷼ 73,109) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 34% cheaper than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$195,182 (﷼ 2,122,694) | ﷼ 1,767,160 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$133,462 (﷼ 1,451,460) | ﷼ 2,701,760 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$251,149 (﷼ 2,731,360) | ﷼ 5,440,680 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$241,364 (﷼ 2,624,944) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 162% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 15% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$62,522,000 (﷼ 679,955,377) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,575 (﷼ 28,005) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 180% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$98,766 (﷼ 1,074,123) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$13,482 (﷼ 146,619) | ﷼ 74,378 | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 66% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$13,053 (﷼ 141,954) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$11,600 (﷼ 126,151) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$87,207 (﷼ 948,417) | ﷼ 180,000 | + 427% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$15,923 (﷼ 173,167) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,096 (﷼ 131,548) | ﷼ 137,500 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,806 (﷼ 128,392) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,004 (﷼ 76,168) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 408% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,355 (﷼ 47,364) | ﷼ 60,000 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$14,679 (﷼ 159,645) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 11% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$45,646 (﷼ 496,420) | ﷼ 375,000 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,462 (﷼ 276,911) | ﷼ 625,000 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$120,199 (﷼ 1,307,219) | ﷼ 560,000 | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$83,468 (﷼ 907,757) | ﷼ 725,000 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$13,916 (﷼ 151,337) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,232 (﷼ 56,900) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,775 (﷼ 62,805) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$546,132 (﷼ 5,939,436) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$237 (﷼ 2,578) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$114,187 (﷼ 1,241,836) | ﷼ 520,975 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,017 (﷼ 43,688) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,032 prices entered by 134 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Medellín (Colombia) is 17% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 52,974,941
(COL$4,871,054)
in Medellín
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 45,200,000
in Ahvaz.
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