Cost of living in Medellín, Colombia vs Łódź, Poland
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 15% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$20,019 (21 zł) | 26 zł | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,190 (18 zł) | 19 zł | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,311 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,434 (2.49 zł) | 2.89 zł | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,744 (5.88 zł) | 10 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,370 (2.43 zł) | 7 zł | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,533 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,346 (5.47 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,090 (2.14 zł) | 2.31 zł | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,041 (3.11 zł) | 3.22 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$36,504 (37 zł) | 27 zł | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,412 (4.52 zł) | 4.73 zł | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,432 (2.49 zł) | 2.66 zł | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 12% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,511,100 (2,572 zł) | 3,027 zł | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,321,390 (1,353 zł) | 1,964 zł | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$229,491 (235 zł) | 471 zł | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,742,430 (1,784 zł) | 1,890 zł | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$851,419 (872 zł) | 1,028 zł | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$155,862 (160 zł) | 280 zł | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$84,270 (86 zł) | 47 zł | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,128,260 (1,155 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$341,066 (349 zł) | 403 zł | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,184 (17 zł) | 21 zł | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,052 (11 zł) | 17 zł | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 21% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$141,159 (145 zł) | 246 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$105,350 (108 zł) | 118 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$268,936 (275 zł) | 310 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$215,467 (221 zł) | 350 zł | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$62,938,000 (64,454 zł) | 70,724 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,389 (2.45 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$137,856 (141 zł) | 94 zł | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$23,333 (24 zł) | 26 zł | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 8% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$11,164 (11 zł) | 16 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,272 (14 zł) | 28 zł | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$53,383 (55 zł) | 101 zł | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,174 (20 zł) | 17 zł | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,812 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,709 (15 zł) | 10 zł | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,661 (7 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,417 (5.55 zł) | 8 zł | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$22,049 (23 zł) | 36 zł | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 26% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$41,853 (43 zł) | 68 zł | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,966 (25 zł) | 54 zł | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$83,066 (85 zł) | 133 zł | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$75,281 (77 zł) | 138 zł | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$21,698 (22 zł) | 18 zł | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,285 (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,920 (4.01 zł) | 8 zł | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,859,770 (1,905 zł) | 1,907 zł | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$196 (0.20 zł) | 0.30 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$92,839 (95 zł) | 119 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,542 (8 zł) | 14 zł | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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