Cost of living in Medellín (Colombia) is 5% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 32% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Medellín | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$32,714 ($8) | US $16 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$29,082 ($7) | US $11 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,968 ($2.76) | US $2.85 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,337 ($1.00) | US $1.96 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$10,992 ($2.53) | US $2.69 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,501 ($1.04) | US $1.46 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$14,649 ($3.37) | US $3.32 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$11,876 ($2.73) | US $4.69 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,533 ($1.04) | US $2.44 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,528 ($1.04) | US $1.64 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$56,940 ($13) | US $10 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,412 ($1.71) | US $2.47 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,076 ($0.94) | US $0.97 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is about the same as in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Medellín | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$4,362,110 ($1,004) | US $1,001 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,320,930 ($534) | US $300 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$278,756 ($64) | US $30 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,359,880 ($543) | US $535 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,505,540 ($347) | US $293 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$216,515 ($50) | US $28 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$73,214 ($17) | US $31 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,223,990 ($282) | US $207 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$439,261 ($101) | US $116 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$27,325 ($6) | US $3.86 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$18,051 ($4.16) | US $10 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 7% more expensive than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Medellín | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$283,684 ($65) | US $56 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$151,362 ($35) | US $35 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$402,550 ($93) | US $83 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$370,423 ($85) | US $77 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 27% more expensive than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$75,644,600 ($17,418) | US $19,568 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,255 ($0.98) | US $0.57 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$177,807 ($41) | US $29 | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,108 ($6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 5% more expensive than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Medellín | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,565 ($3.58) | US $7 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$33,507 ($8) | US $7 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$124,962 ($29) | US $35 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$29,084 ($7) | US $6 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$19,818 ($4.56) | US $3.03 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$18,053 ($4.16) | US $2.76 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,454 ($1.72) | US $2.76 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$9,214 ($2.12) | US $2.03 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$54,911 ($13) | US $7 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 12% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Medellín | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$62,132 ($14) | US $20 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$34,901 ($8) | US $10 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$152,355 ($35) | US $45 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$152,182 ($35) | US $49 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$30,673 ($7) | US $16 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,029 ($2.31) | US $4.18 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$10,890 ($2.51) | US $1.88 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$3,080,710 ($709) | US $217 | + 227% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$271 ($0.06) | US $0.15 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$176,040 ($41) | US $38 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$23,850 ($5.49) | US $5.02 | + 9% | |
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TOTAL | - 5% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2025.
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