Cost of living in Medellín (Colombia) is 32% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | - 24% | |||
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| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 24% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Medellín | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$32,620 (2,471 Ft) | 3,438 Ft | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$25,125 (1,903 Ft) | 2,477 Ft | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$13,940 (1,056 Ft) | 976 Ft | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,880 (294 Ft) | 494 Ft | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$10,735 (813 Ft) | 1,186 Ft | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,135 (313 Ft) | 1,269 Ft | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$13,239 (1,003 Ft) | 2,152 Ft | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$7,606 (576 Ft) | 546 Ft | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,709 (357 Ft) | 421 Ft | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,599 (273 Ft) | 356 Ft | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$44,524 (3,373 Ft) | 2,043 Ft | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,685 (506 Ft) | 576 Ft | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,695 (356 Ft) | 470 Ft | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 36% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Medellín | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,177,650 (240,726 Ft) | 375,478 Ft | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,578,880 (119,610 Ft) | 253,780 Ft | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$261,944 (19,844 Ft) | 60,068 Ft | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,835,630 (139,060 Ft) | 209,480 Ft | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,035,420 (78,439 Ft) | 152,614 Ft | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$168,095 (12,734 Ft) | 35,835 Ft | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$85,672 (6,490 Ft) | 5,213 Ft | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,688,160 (127,888 Ft) | 130,576 Ft | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$774,932 (58,706 Ft) | 35,464 Ft | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$26,646 (2,019 Ft) | 4,040 Ft | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,344 (1,011 Ft) | 2,836 Ft | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Medellín | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$194,451 (14,731 Ft) | 28,564 Ft | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$104,922 (7,948 Ft) | 12,315 Ft | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$323,958 (24,542 Ft) | 29,084 Ft | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$258,907 (19,614 Ft) | 34,002 Ft | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 27% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Medellín | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$63,430,400 (4,805,232 Ft) | 10,201,100 Ft | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$5,476 (415 Ft) | 639 Ft | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$131,646 (9,973 Ft) | 9,539 Ft | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$37,815 (2,865 Ft) | 4,487 Ft | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 32% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Medellín | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$20,231 (1,533 Ft) | 3,082 Ft | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$35,044 (2,655 Ft) | 4,124 Ft | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$91,946 (6,965 Ft) | 21,151 Ft | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$27,294 (2,068 Ft) | 1,800 Ft | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$15,340 (1,162 Ft) | 1,089 Ft | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,983 (1,287 Ft) | 1,078 Ft | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,972 (604 Ft) | 669 Ft | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,994 (530 Ft) | 1,081 Ft | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$30,725 (2,328 Ft) | 4,692 Ft | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 44% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Medellín | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$52,279 (3,960 Ft) | 13,092 Ft | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$33,459 (2,535 Ft) | 5,030 Ft | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$112,608 (8,531 Ft) | 17,059 Ft | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$91,725 (6,949 Ft) | 16,487 Ft | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$29,202 (2,212 Ft) | 3,256 Ft | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,322 (782 Ft) | 773 Ft | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,456 (338 Ft) | 781 Ft | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,177,680 (164,972 Ft) | 254,040 Ft | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$236 (18 Ft) | 31 Ft | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$149,538 (11,328 Ft) | 18,215 Ft | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$22,828 (1,729 Ft) | 2,051 Ft | - 16% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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