Cost of living in Medellín, Colombia vs Birmingham, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 54% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$20,019 (£3.98) | £11 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,190 (£3.41) | £5.67 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,311 (£1.45) | £4.05 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,434 (£0.48) | £0.89 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,744 (£1.14) | £2.17 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,370 (£0.47) | £1.71 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,533 (£1.69) | £4.64 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,346 (£1.06) | £2.04 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,090 (£0.42) | £0.83 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,041 (£0.60) | £1.51 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$36,504 (£7) | £8 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,412 (£0.88) | £1.93 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,432 (£0.48) | £0.90 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 69% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,504,400 (£497) | £1,189 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,321,390 (£262) | £1,019 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$229,491 (£46) | £322 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,742,430 (£346) | £1,275 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$851,419 (£169) | £1,029 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$155,862 (£31) | £94 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$84,270 (£17) | £29 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,128,260 (£224) | £316 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$341,066 (£68) | £97 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,184 (£3.21) | £9 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,052 (£2.20) | £11 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 48% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$141,159 (£28) | £67 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$105,350 (£21) | £41 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$268,936 (£53) | £77 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$215,467 (£43) | £66 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 57% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$62,938,000 (£12,500) | £21,769 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,389 (£0.47) | £1.22 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$137,856 (£27) | £70 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$23,333 (£4.63) | £13 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 58% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$11,164 (£2.22) | £4.89 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,272 (£2.64) | £8 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$53,383 (£11) | £100 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,174 (£3.81) | £2.65 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,812 (£2.54) | £1.98 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,709 (£2.92) | £3.40 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,661 (£1.32) | £2.89 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,417 (£1.08) | £2.63 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$22,049 (£4.38) | £14 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 60% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$41,853 (£8) | £23 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,966 (£4.76) | £22 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$83,066 (£16) | £93 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$75,281 (£15) | £65 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$21,698 (£4.31) | £8 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,285 (£1.84) | £3.10 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,920 (£0.78) | £4.24 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,859,770 (£369) | £410 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$196 (£0.04) | £0.12 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$92,839 (£18) | £26 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,542 (£1.50) | £10 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,600 in Birmingham you would need to make just about £1,423 (COL$7,164,798) in Medellín.
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