Cost of living in Medellín (Colombia) is 13% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | - 3% | |||
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| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is about the same as in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Medellín | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$31,299 (34 zł) | 40 zł | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$26,422 (29 zł) | 30 zł | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,962 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,057 (4.45 zł) | 3.88 zł | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,728 (11 zł) | 15 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,780 (4.15 zł) | 14 zł | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$13,763 (15 zł) | 15 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,038 (10 zł) | 3.85 zł | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,423 (4.85 zł) | 3.18 zł | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,686 (4.05 zł) | 4.36 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$48,073 (53 zł) | 36 zł | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,336 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,458 (4.89 zł) | 3.12 zł | + 57% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 33% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Medellín | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,614,250 (3,967 zł) | 6,166 zł | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,602,220 (1,759 zł) | 4,036 zł | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$290,019 (318 zł) | 930 zł | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,069,850 (2,272 zł) | 2,925 zł | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,097,710 (1,205 zł) | 2,237 zł | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$206,044 (226 zł) | 300 zł | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$72,014 (79 zł) | 46 zł | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,725,050 (1,893 zł) | 1,830 zł | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$655,751 (720 zł) | 399 zł | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$29,315 (32 zł) | 37 zł | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,114 (14 zł) | 50 zł | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is about the same as in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Medellín | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$232,730 (255 zł) | 323 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$150,484 (165 zł) | 120 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$336,082 (369 zł) | 367 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$324,982 (357 zł) | 496 zł | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is about the same as in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Medellín | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$81,734,900 (89,714 zł) | 93,824 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$5,358 (5.88 zł) | 7 zł | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$122,483 (134 zł) | 123 zł | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,568 (29 zł) | 35 zł | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is about the same as in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Medellín | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$19,621 (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$18,590 (20 zł) | 48 zł | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$104,808 (115 zł) | 174 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$26,351 (29 zł) | 10 zł | + 194% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,315 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$19,923 (22 zł) | 12 zł | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,282 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$8,773 (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$40,053 (44 zł) | 45 zł | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 17% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Medellín | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$55,624 (61 zł) | 94 zł | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$41,675 (46 zł) | 54 zł | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$112,608 (124 zł) | 215 zł | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$103,600 (114 zł) | 168 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$31,210 (34 zł) | 28 zł | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,965 (10 zł) | 14 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,787 (6 zł) | 12 zł | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,138,030 (2,347 zł) | 2,013 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$150 (0.17 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$151,422 (166 zł) | 132 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$10,536 (12 zł) | 17 zł | - 30% | |
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TOTAL | - 13% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,015 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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