Cost of living in Medellín (Colombia) is 40% more expensive than in Galaţi (Romania)
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Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 29% more expensive than in Galaţi (Romania) | ||||
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Medellín | Galaţi | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$35,503 (42 lei) | 45 lei | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$28,334 (34 lei) | 25 lei | + 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$12,694 (15 lei) | 14 lei | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,090 (4.84 lei) | 4.23 lei | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$10,351 (12 lei) | 9 lei | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,269 (5.05 lei) | 4.14 lei | + 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$14,199 (17 lei) | 14 lei | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$7,790 (9 lei) | 3.42 lei | + 170% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,639 (4.31 lei) | 2.38 lei | + 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,007 (4.74 lei) | 3.40 lei | + 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$51,602 (61 lei) | 22 lei | + 182% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,314 (7 lei) | 7 lei | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,366 (5.17 lei) | 2.16 lei | + 139% | |
Housing | + 61% | |||
Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 61% more expensive than in Galaţi (Romania) | ||||
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Medellín | Galaţi | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$4,460,580 (5,281 lei) | 2,334 lei | + 126% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,198,990 (2,603 lei) | 1,189 lei | + 119% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$284,253 (337 lei) | 807 lei | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,594,320 (3,071 lei) | 1,056 lei | + 191% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,224,060 (1,449 lei) | 663 lei | + 119% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$186,664 (221 lei) | 365 lei | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$77,408 (92 lei) | 32 lei | + 189% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,491,800 (1,766 lei) | 1,839 lei | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$608,373 (720 lei) | 413 lei | + 75% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$31,202 (37 lei) | 37 lei | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,707 (17 lei) | 40 lei | - 56% | |
Clothes | + 46% | |||
Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 46% more expensive than in Galaţi (Romania) | ||||
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Medellín | Galaţi | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$218,862 (259 lei) | 189 lei | + 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$153,601 (182 lei) | 127 lei | + 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$397,426 (471 lei) | 233 lei | + 102% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$276,452 (327 lei) | 286 lei | + 14% | |
Transportation | + 61% | |||
Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 61% more expensive than in Galaţi (Romania) | ||||
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Medellín | Galaţi | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$77,859,000 (92,176 lei) | 86,781 lei | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,883 (5.78 lei) | 6 lei | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$151,581 (179 lei) | 67 lei | + 167% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$31,408 (37 lei) | 21 lei | + 77% | |
Personal Care | + 26% | |||
Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 26% more expensive than in Galaţi (Romania) | ||||
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Medellín | Galaţi | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$22,014 (26 lei) | 21 lei | + 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$27,401 (32 lei) | 38 lei | - 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$103,894 (123 lei) | 138 lei | - 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$21,489 (25 lei) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$16,866 (20 lei) | 15 lei | + 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$17,806 (21 lei) | 13 lei | + 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,879 (9 lei) | 4.69 lei | + 99% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$7,418 (9 lei) | 9 lei | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$48,009 (57 lei) | 19 lei | + 200% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is about the same as in Galaţi (Romania) | ||||
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Medellín | Galaţi | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$56,399 (67 lei) | 83 lei | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$38,189 (45 lei) | 44 lei | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$107,205 (127 lei) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$131,048 (155 lei) | 118 lei | + 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$30,403 (36 lei) | 19 lei | + 89% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,987 (11 lei) | 9 lei | + 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$9,854 (12 lei) | 7 lei | + 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,809,580 (3,326 lei) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$176 (0.21 lei) | 0.42 lei | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$163,984 (194 lei) | 128 lei | + 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,783 (12 lei) | 19 lei | - 38% | |
TOTAL | + 40% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 747 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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