- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Poland
- Medellín
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Medellín, Colombia vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 2% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$13,461 (16 zł) | 29 zł | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$16,540 (20 zł) | 19 zł | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,418 (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,285 (2.73 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,971 (5.95 zł) | 9 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,835 (3.39 zł) | 5.67 zł | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,105 (7 zł) | 11 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,734 (7 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,033 (3.63 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,134 (3.75 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$37,891 (45 zł) | 23 zł | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$4,213 (5.04 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,613 (3.13 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 6% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,442,550 (2,922 zł) | 3,149 zł | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,703,300 (2,038 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$208,597 (250 zł) | 519 zł | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,790,120 (2,142 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$1,090,440 (1,305 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$115,435 (138 zł) | 291 zł | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$72,514 (87 zł) | 44 zł | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,301,680 (1,557 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$313,210 (375 zł) | 419 zł | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$28,680 (34 zł) | 21 zł | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,016 (11 zł) | 16 zł | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 4% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$170,972 (205 zł) | 264 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$115,814 (139 zł) | 121 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$254,593 (305 zł) | 287 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$284,490 (340 zł) | 303 zł | + 12% | |
| 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$55,130,200 (65,955 zł) | 68,915 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,420 (2.89 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$123,915 (148 zł) | 90 zł | + 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$27,172 (33 zł) | 27 zł | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 25% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$18,744 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,061 (16 zł) | 27 zł | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$93,731 (112 zł) | 100 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$17,413 (21 zł) | 16 zł | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,121 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,035 (17 zł) | 10 zł | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,949 (7 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,305 (5.15 zł) | 7 zł | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$22,544 (27 zł) | 30 zł | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 6% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$49,510 (59 zł) | 59 zł | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$22,745 (27 zł) | 51 zł | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$161,439 (193 zł) | 130 zł | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$96,613 (116 zł) | 103 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$16,007 (19 zł) | 15 zł | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,351 (8 zł) | 8 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,871 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,509,870 (1,806 zł) | 1,984 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$262 (0.31 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$83,733 (100 zł) | 122 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,322 (6 zł) | 14 zł | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
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Cost of living in Medellín (Colombia) is 5% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 10,015 zł
(COL$8,371,751)
in Medellín
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,500 zł
in Łódź.
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