Cost of living in Medellín (Colombia) is 17% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil)
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| Food | + 28% | |||
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| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 28% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Medellín | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$34,041 (R$ 46) | R$ 24 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$29,348 (R$ 39) | R$ 37 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$12,737 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,387 (R$ 5.89) | R$ 8 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$10,714 (R$ 14) | R$ 18 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,318 (R$ 5.80) | R$ 9 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$18,065 (R$ 24) | R$ 26 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$11,073 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,638 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,767 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.48 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$52,384 (R$ 70) | R$ 39 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$8,896 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,821 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.23 | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 54% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Medellín | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$4,666,470 (R$ 6,265) | R$ 2,767 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,410,600 (R$ 3,236) | R$ 2,334 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$326,693 (R$ 439) | R$ 635 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,567,060 (R$ 3,446) | R$ 1,428 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,435,160 (R$ 1,927) | R$ 1,334 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$201,231 (R$ 270) | R$ 385 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$79,794 (R$ 107) | R$ 103 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,333,970 (R$ 1,791) | R$ 1,963 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$348,983 (R$ 468) | R$ 568 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$24,508 (R$ 33) | R$ 18 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$30,521 (R$ 41) | R$ 20 | + 107% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 18% cheaper than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Medellín | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$195,890 (R$ 263) | R$ 234 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$100,832 (R$ 135) | R$ 283 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$364,976 (R$ 490) | R$ 351 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$329,602 (R$ 442) | R$ 222 | + 99% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is about the same as in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Medellín | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$83,006,200 (R$ 111,433) | R$ 103,916 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,295 (R$ 5.77) | R$ 6 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$158,353 (R$ 213) | R$ 207 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$27,040 (R$ 36) | R$ 47 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 31% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Medellín | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$21,141 (R$ 28) | R$ 14 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$25,719 (R$ 35) | R$ 32 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$110,650 (R$ 149) | R$ 277 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$24,071 (R$ 32) | R$ 12 | + 162% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$18,350 (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$18,940 (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$9,821 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$7,510 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.96 | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$47,455 (R$ 64) | R$ 34 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 5% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Medellín | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$82,302 (R$ 110) | R$ 86 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$33,786 (R$ 45) | R$ 38 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$135,980 (R$ 183) | R$ 130 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$156,714 (R$ 210) | R$ 170 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$35,383 (R$ 48) | R$ 31 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,394 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$10,343 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$3,226,070 (R$ 4,331) | R$ 4,030 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$294 (R$ 0.39) | R$ 0.94 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$154,618 (R$ 208) | R$ 108 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$10,158 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 29% | |
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TOTAL | + 17% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 729 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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