Cost of living in Medellín (Colombia) is 41% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
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Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 44% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Medellín | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$32,714 (32 zł) | 68 zł | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$29,082 (29 zł) | 33 zł | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,968 (12 zł) | 28 zł | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,337 (4.25 zł) | 7 zł | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$10,992 (11 zł) | 20 zł | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,501 (4.41 zł) | 18 zł | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$14,649 (14 zł) | 29 zł | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$11,876 (12 zł) | 7 zł | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,533 (4.45 zł) | 5.81 zł | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,528 (4.44 zł) | 8 zł | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$56,940 (56 zł) | 82 zł | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,412 (7 zł) | 11 zł | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,076 (4.00 zł) | 8 zł | - 48% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 49% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Medellín | Łódź | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$4,362,110 (4,278 zł) | 7,146 zł | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,320,930 (2,276 zł) | 5,195 zł | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$278,756 (273 zł) | 1,395 zł | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,359,880 (2,314 zł) | 3,629 zł | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,505,540 (1,476 zł) | 2,912 zł | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$216,515 (212 zł) | 798 zł | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$73,214 (72 zł) | 75 zł | - 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,223,990 (1,200 zł) | 1,379 zł | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$439,261 (431 zł) | 781 zł | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$27,325 (27 zł) | 61 zł | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$18,051 (18 zł) | 74 zł | - 76% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 26% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Medellín | Łódź | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$283,684 (278 zł) | 403 zł | - 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$151,362 (148 zł) | 195 zł | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$402,550 (395 zł) | 397 zł | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$370,423 (363 zł) | 615 zł | - 41% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 34% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$75,644,600 (74,184 zł) | 164,210 zł | - 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,255 (4.17 zł) | 7 zł | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$177,807 (174 zł) | 230 zł | - 24% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,231 (26 zł) | 28 zł | - 9% | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 46% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Medellín | Łódź | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,565 (15 zł) | 39 zł | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$33,507 (33 zł) | 76 zł | - 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$124,962 (123 zł) | 291 zł | - 58% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$29,084 (29 zł) | 29 zł | - 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$19,818 (19 zł) | 29 zł | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$18,053 (18 zł) | 26 zł | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,454 (7 zł) | 16 zł | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$9,214 (9 zł) | 16 zł | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$54,911 (54 zł) | 104 zł | - 48% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 40% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Medellín | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$62,132 (61 zł) | 140 zł | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$34,901 (34 zł) | 73 zł | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$152,355 (149 zł) | 427 zł | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$152,182 (149 zł) | 214 zł | - 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$30,673 (30 zł) | 43 zł | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,029 (10 zł) | 24 zł | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$10,890 (11 zł) | 20 zł | - 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$3,080,710 (3,021 zł) | 2,736 zł | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$271 (0.27 zł) | 0.96 zł | - 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$176,040 (173 zł) | 208 zł | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$23,850 (23 zł) | 29 zł | - 19% | |
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TOTAL | - 41% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
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