- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Poland
- Medellín
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Medellín, Colombia compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 8% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$13,383 (17 zł) | 20 zł | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,202 (19 zł) | 18 zł | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,297 (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,362 (2.96 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,386 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,466 (4.34 zł) | 6 zł | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,866 (9 zł) | 19 zł | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,211 (5.28 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,440 (3.06 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,048 (3.82 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,320 (40 zł) | 20 zł | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$4,156 (5.21 zł) | 5.43 zł | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,462 (3.08 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 43% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,527,790 (3,167 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,446,160 (1,812 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$473,762 (594 zł) | 463 zł | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,898,940 (2,379 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$899,430 (1,127 zł) | 844 zł | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$400,367 (502 zł) | 248 zł | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$76,375 (96 zł) | 47 zł | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,271,600 (1,593 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$326,985 (410 zł) | 434 zł | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$26,799 (34 zł) | 18 zł | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$6,712 (8 zł) | 20 zł | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 29% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$200,066 (251 zł) | 275 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$141,139 (177 zł) | 113 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$252,380 (316 zł) | 297 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$238,833 (299 zł) | 276 zł | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 20% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$63,084,700 (79,029 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,566 (3.21 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$106,987 (134 zł) | 75 zł | + 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$13,430 (17 zł) | 27 zł | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 18% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$13,449 (17 zł) | 15 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$11,600 (15 zł) | 25 zł | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$90,737 (114 zł) | 100 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$14,882 (19 zł) | 17 zł | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,716 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,659 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,249 (9 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,220 (5.29 zł) | 7 zł | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$15,287 (19 zł) | 27 zł | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 3% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$46,300 (58 zł) | 65 zł | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,819 (31 zł) | 44 zł | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$98,282 (123 zł) | 114 zł | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$82,957 (104 zł) | 90 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$13,820 (17 zł) | 15 zł | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,379 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,756 (7 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 20% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$546,132 (684 zł) | 680 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$269 (0.34 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$113,769 (143 zł) | 108 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,015 (5.03 zł) | 13 zł | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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