Cost of living in Medellín (Colombia) is 215% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria)
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| Food | + 264% | |||
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| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 264% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Medellín | Damascus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$31,299 (100,037 £) | 16,908 £ | + 492% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$26,422 (84,449 £) | 25,507 £ | + 231% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,962 (38,233 £) | 15,865 £ | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,057 (12,967 £) | 5,471 £ | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,728 (31,092 £) | 11,811 £ | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,780 (12,082 £) | 3,861 £ | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$13,763 (43,989 £) | 11,902 £ | + 270% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,038 (28,887 £) | 4,483 £ | + 544% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,423 (14,137 £) | 3,868 £ | + 265% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,686 (11,780 £) | 10,726 £ | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$48,073 (153,651 £) | 22,098 £ | + 595% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,336 (20,253 £) | 5,438 £ | + 272% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,458 (14,248 £) | 1,672 £ | + 752% | |
| Housing | + 244% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 244% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Medellín | Damascus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,614,250 (11,551,829 £) | 2,266,120 £ | + 410% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,602,220 (5,120,999 £) | 1,023,070 £ | + 401% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$290,019 (926,956 £) | 785,722 £ | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,069,850 (6,615,633 £) | 1,927,480 £ | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,097,710 (3,508,489 £) | 1,281,530 £ | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$206,044 (658,556 £) | 407,505 £ | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$72,014 (230,171 £) | 36,580 £ | + 529% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,725,050 (5,513,587 £) | 2,423,240 £ | + 128% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$655,751 (2,095,905 £) | 984,937 £ | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$29,315 (93,695 £) | 19,256 £ | + 387% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,114 (41,914 £) | 20,000 £ | + 110% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 103% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Medellín | Damascus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$232,730 (743,849 £) | 136,717 £ | + 444% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$150,484 (480,975 £) | 359,048 £ | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$336,082 (1,074,182 £) | 269,748 £ | + 298% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$324,982 (1,038,704 £) | 236,715 £ | + 339% | |
| Transportation | + 337% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 337% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Medellín | Damascus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$81,734,900 (261,240,252 £) | 81,598,000 £ | + 220% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$5,358 (17,124 £) | 5,610 £ | + 205% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$122,483 (391,479 £) | 50,139 £ | + 681% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,569 (84,919 £) | 25,640 £ | + 231% | |
| Personal Care | + 413% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 413% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Medellín | Damascus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$19,621 (62,711 £) | 4,257 £ | + 1373% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$18,590 (59,416 £) | 6,632 £ | + 796% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$104,808 (334,986 £) | 50,000 £ | + 570% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$26,351 (84,222 £) | 7,982 £ | + 955% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,315 (45,753 £) | 11,560 £ | + 296% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$19,923 (63,677 £) | 11,251 £ | + 466% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,282 (26,470 £) | 6,185 £ | + 328% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$8,773 (28,040 £) | 7,645 £ | + 267% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$40,053 (128,018 £) | 45,529 £ | + 181% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 71% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Medellín | Damascus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$55,624 (177,786 £) | 60,604 £ | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$41,675 (133,201 £) | 29,340 £ | + 354% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$112,608 (359,917 £) | 180,000 £ | + 100% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$103,600 (331,125 £) | 281,413 £ | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$31,210 (99,752 £) | 33,248 £ | + 200% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,965 (28,655 £) | 25,504 £ | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,787 (18,497 £) | 44,234 £ | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,138,030 (6,833,550 £) | 2,029,040 £ | + 237% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$150 (481 £) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$151,422 (483,973 £) | 41,057 £ | + 1079% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$10,536 (33,675 £) | 13,121 £ | + 157% | |
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TOTAL | + 215% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 924 prices entered by 125 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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