- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Poland
- Medellín
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Medellín, Colombia compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 6% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$14,124 (17 zł) | 20 zł | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,447 (19 zł) | 18 zł | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$9,311 (11 zł) | 9 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,294 (2.81 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,346 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,712 (3.32 zł) | 6 zł | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,267 (8 zł) | 19 zł | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,130 (5.05 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,333 (2.85 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,826 (3.46 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$33,900 (41 zł) | 20 zł | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$4,111 (5.03 zł) | 5.43 zł | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,412 (2.95 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 34% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,358,700 (2,884 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,422,060 (1,739 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$469,334 (574 zł) | 463 zł | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,856,950 (2,271 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$890,548 (1,089 zł) | 844 zł | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$388,285 (475 zł) | 248 zł | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$75,409 (92 zł) | 47 zł | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,254,400 (1,534 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$319,548 (391 zł) | 434 zł | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,591 (26 zł) | 18 zł | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$6,688 (8 zł) | 20 zł | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 19% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$195,182 (239 zł) | 275 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$133,462 (163 zł) | 113 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$248,631 (304 zł) | 297 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$241,364 (295 zł) | 276 zł | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 13% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$62,522,000 (76,449 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,557 (3.13 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$98,766 (121 zł) | 75 zł | + 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$13,482 (16 zł) | 27 zł | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 12% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$13,053 (16 zł) | 15 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$11,600 (14 zł) | 25 zł | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$87,207 (107 zł) | 100 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$15,923 (19 zł) | 17 zł | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,096 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,806 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,004 (9 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,355 (5.33 zł) | 7 zł | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$14,679 (18 zł) | 27 zł | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 0% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$45,646 (56 zł) | 65 zł | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,598 (31 zł) | 44 zł | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$120,199 (147 zł) | 114 zł | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$83,468 (102 zł) | 90 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$13,916 (17 zł) | 15 zł | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,232 (6 zł) | 6 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,775 (7 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 18% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$546,132 (668 zł) | 680 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$233 (0.28 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$116,894 (143 zł) | 108 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,017 (4.91 zł) | 13 zł | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,032 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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