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| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is about the same as in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$17,186 (R$ 21) | R$ 23 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$16,218 (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,590 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.23 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,437 (R$ 2.93) | R$ 2.79 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,480 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.64 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,645 (R$ 3.18) | R$ 3.97 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,722 (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,176 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,588 (R$ 3.12) | R$ 2.39 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,623 (R$ 3.16) | R$ 4.39 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$42,338 (R$ 51) | R$ 32 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,970 (R$ 4.78) | R$ 6 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,288 (R$ 2.75) | R$ 2.11 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 43% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,299,370 (R$ 2,768) | R$ 1,628 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,382,870 (R$ 1,665) | R$ 1,082 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$207,136 (R$ 249) | R$ 237 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,560,340 (R$ 1,878) | R$ 1,002 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$896,721 (R$ 1,079) | R$ 715 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$155,477 (R$ 187) | R$ 245 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$81,360 (R$ 98) | R$ 80 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,156,800 (R$ 1,393) | R$ 1,643 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$300,679 (R$ 362) | R$ 345 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,212 (R$ 22) | R$ 16 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,800 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 20% cheaper than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$170,318 (R$ 205) | R$ 230 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$108,729 (R$ 131) | R$ 178 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$267,556 (R$ 322) | R$ 416 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$251,009 (R$ 302) | R$ 248 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 5% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$68,000,600 (R$ 81,857) | R$ 75,858 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,861 (R$ 3.44) | R$ 4.03 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$130,117 (R$ 157) | R$ 146 | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$30,420 (R$ 37) | R$ 28 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is about the same as in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$18,643 (R$ 22) | R$ 16 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$17,307 (R$ 21) | R$ 31 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$85,897 (R$ 103) | R$ 247 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$21,047 (R$ 25) | R$ 10 | + 165% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,242 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,919 (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,927 (R$ 5.93) | R$ 4.83 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,699 (R$ 4.45) | R$ 3.45 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$22,342 (R$ 27) | R$ 28 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 31% cheaper than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$43,771 (R$ 53) | R$ 77 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,577 (R$ 28) | R$ 35 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$118,717 (R$ 143) | R$ 208 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$80,440 (R$ 97) | R$ 144 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,882 (R$ 25) | R$ 22 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,655 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,315 (R$ 5.19) | R$ 8 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,747,570 (R$ 2,104) | R$ 3,034 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$206 (R$ 0.25) | R$ 0.91 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$108,537 (R$ 131) | R$ 106 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,528 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,067 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2019.
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