Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 282% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia)
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| Food | + 183% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 183% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| New York City | Medellín | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (COL$104,154) | COL$32,134 | + 224% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (COL$47,211) | COL$22,323 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 (COL$39,023) | COL$12,457 | + 213% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.26 (COL$5,596) | COL$3,863 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.49 (COL$24,383) | COL$10,569 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (COL$27,634) | COL$3,843 | + 619% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (COL$37,311) | COL$13,588 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.10 (COL$22,639) | COL$8,665 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.58 (COL$15,883) | COL$4,664 | + 241% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.35 (COL$14,854) | COL$5,396 | + 175% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (COL$78,308) | COL$44,972 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.03 (COL$13,427) | COL$6,685 | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.96 (COL$17,574) | COL$5,367 | + 227% | |
| Housing | + 578% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 578% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| New York City | Medellín | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $6,498 (COL$28,840,005) | COL$3,322,480 | + 768% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,749 (COL$16,639,595) | COL$1,652,800 | + 907% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $175 (COL$774,503) | COL$296,098 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,632 (COL$16,119,369) | COL$1,952,220 | + 726% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,245 (COL$9,965,019) | COL$1,150,370 | + 766% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $123 (COL$546,774) | COL$199,282 | + 174% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $65 (COL$288,695) | COL$85,672 | + 237% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $325 (COL$1,442,915) | COL$1,688,160 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $140 (COL$620,485) | COL$774,932 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (COL$57,854) | COL$26,646 | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (COL$118,240) | COL$13,016 | + 808% | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (COL$265,034) | COL$194,451 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $57 (COL$252,436) | COL$104,922 | + 141% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (COL$426,604) | COL$315,909 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (COL$654,445) | COL$258,907 | + 153% | |
| Transportation | + 227% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 227% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| New York City | Medellín | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,156 (COL$111,643,970) | COL$65,836,800 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 (COL$5,578) | COL$3,774 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $129 (COL$573,895) | COL$131,646 | + 336% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (COL$95,054) | COL$26,543 | + 258% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 122% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| New York City | Medellín | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (COL$29,350) | COL$20,231 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (COL$81,964) | COL$35,044 | + 134% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (COL$466,916) | COL$91,946 | + 408% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (COL$38,027) | COL$27,294 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.53 (COL$20,107) | COL$15,340 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (COL$31,762) | COL$16,983 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.68 (COL$16,315) | COL$7,972 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.33 (COL$10,338) | COL$6,994 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (COL$135,736) | COL$30,725 | + 342% | |
| Entertainment | + 234% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 234% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| New York City | Medellín | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 (COL$353,835) | COL$50,710 | + 598% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $37 (COL$163,292) | COL$38,470 | + 324% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $350 (COL$1,554,598) | COL$112,608 | + 1281% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $97 (COL$431,210) | COL$112,873 | + 282% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $19 (COL$83,348) | COL$28,904 | + 188% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.39 (COL$23,934) | COL$10,322 | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (COL$35,215) | COL$4,456 | + 690% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $487 (COL$2,161,969) | COL$2,177,680 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (COL$444) | COL$218 | + 104% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $102 (COL$452,950) | COL$149,538 | + 203% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (COL$65,048) | COL$22,434 | + 190% | |
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TOTAL | + 282% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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