- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Iran
- Medellín
- Ahvaz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Medellín, Colombia compared to Ahvaz, Iran
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Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 53% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,992 (﷼ 197,865) | ﷼ 190,642 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,554 (﷼ 236,880) | ﷼ 132,821 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,126 (﷼ 123,758) | ﷼ 54,872 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,337 (﷼ 35,595) | ﷼ 31,203 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,306 (﷼ 80,801) | ﷼ 84,308 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,941 (﷼ 44,793) | ﷼ 25,128 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,903 (﷼ 105,124) | ﷼ 71,250 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,055 (﷼ 61,755) | ﷼ 28,947 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,421 (﷼ 36,867) | ﷼ 20,526 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,532 (﷼ 38,563) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$39,234 (﷼ 597,508) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$4,380 (﷼ 66,700) | ﷼ 23,750 | + 181% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,188 (﷼ 33,324) | ﷼ 9,500 | + 251% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 110% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,328,100 (﷼ 35,455,871) | ﷼ 14,847,200 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,509,390 (﷼ 22,987,301) | ﷼ 12,531,400 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$275,130 (﷼ 4,190,101) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 319% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,776,230 (﷼ 27,051,149) | ﷼ 11,578,900 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$994,771 (﷼ 15,149,896) | ﷼ 5,890,570 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$255,606 (﷼ 3,892,759) | ﷼ 875,000 | + 345% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$71,958 (﷼ 1,095,891) | ﷼ 368,421 | + 197% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,271,500 (﷼ 19,364,348) | ﷼ 21,052,600 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$300,794 (﷼ 4,580,951) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$26,006 (﷼ 396,064) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 164% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$7,033 (﷼ 107,102) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 6% cheaper than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$152,544 (﷼ 2,323,174) | ﷼ 1,315,790 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$102,485 (﷼ 1,560,798) | ﷼ 2,276,320 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$248,744 (﷼ 3,788,254) | ﷼ 2,785,710 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$243,964 (﷼ 3,715,457) | ﷼ 900,000 | + 313% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 13% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$65,522,200 (﷼ 997,872,362) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,385 (﷼ 36,315) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 263% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$102,869 (﷼ 1,566,647) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$20,367 (﷼ 310,180) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 149% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,756 (﷼ 255,191) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 410% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$10,651 (﷼ 162,202) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$116,539 (﷼ 1,774,834) | ﷼ 180,000 | + 886% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$17,438 (﷼ 265,574) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,019 (﷼ 183,047) | ﷼ 137,500 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$13,325 (﷼ 202,933) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 154% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,224 (﷼ 125,254) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 735% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,397 (﷼ 66,960) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,539 (﷼ 312,796) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 213% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 39% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$48,445 (﷼ 737,799) | ﷼ 375,000 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,192 (﷼ 383,656) | ﷼ 450,000 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$106,213 (﷼ 1,617,574) | ﷼ 560,000 | + 189% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$93,995 (﷼ 1,431,501) | ﷼ 650,000 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$15,952 (﷼ 242,945) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,125 (﷼ 93,279) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,874 (﷼ 89,457) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,658,220 (﷼ 25,253,913) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$380 (﷼ 5,794) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$96,242 (﷼ 1,465,717) | ﷼ 553,571 | + 165% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,903 (﷼ 74,673) | ﷼ 120,000 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 933 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Medellín (Colombia) is 48% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 71,810,013
(COL$4,715,182)
in Medellín
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 48,500,000
in Ahvaz.
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