- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Poland
- Medellín
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Medellín, Colombia compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 13% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$13,081 (16 zł) | 20 zł | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,637 (19 zł) | 17 zł | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,409 (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,330 (2.90 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,353 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,829 (3.52 zł) | 5.07 zł | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,000 (9 zł) | 17 zł | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,114 (5.12 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,864 (3.57 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,534 (3.16 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$39,731 (49 zł) | 20 zł | + 147% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$4,490 (5.59 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,409 (3.00 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 26% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,200,060 (2,739 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,478,010 (1,840 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$292,340 (364 zł) | 519 zł | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,776,230 (2,212 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$994,771 (1,239 zł) | 844 zł | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$255,606 (318 zł) | 275 zł | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$71,953 (90 zł) | 47 zł | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,271,500 (1,583 zł) | 1,879 zł | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$300,794 (375 zł) | 419 zł | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$27,218 (34 zł) | 19 zł | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$7,082 (9 zł) | 16 zł | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 1% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$152,297 (190 zł) | 275 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$99,816 (124 zł) | 113 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$248,356 (309 zł) | 283 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$243,964 (304 zł) | 298 zł | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 16% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$65,062,200 (81,014 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,290 (2.85 zł) | 5.28 zł | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$101,131 (126 zł) | 75 zł | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$20,367 (25 zł) | 26 zł | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 34% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,756 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$10,651 (13 zł) | 26 zł | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$116,539 (145 zł) | 100 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$17,438 (22 zł) | 16 zł | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,552 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$13,325 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,224 (10 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,397 (5.47 zł) | 7 zł | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,539 (26 zł) | 28 zł | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 8% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$51,007 (64 zł) | 63 zł | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,812 (32 zł) | 44 zł | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$119,131 (148 zł) | 115 zł | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$93,995 (117 zł) | 90 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$15,952 (20 zł) | 15 zł | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,125 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,874 (7 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,658,220 (2,065 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$380 (0.47 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$96,242 (120 zł) | 108 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,903 (6 zł) | 13 zł | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,000 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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