Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 134% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia)
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| Food | + 108% | |||
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| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 108% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Medellín | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$24 (COL$71,089) | COL$31,406 | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (COL$38,534) | COL$26,422 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (COL$30,286) | COL$11,962 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.52 (COL$10,545) | COL$4,057 | + 160% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$7 (COL$21,234) | COL$9,728 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.90 (COL$14,682) | COL$3,780 | + 288% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (COL$31,218) | COL$13,763 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.47 (COL$13,388) | COL$9,038 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.58 (COL$10,740) | COL$4,423 | + 143% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.64 (COL$10,919) | COL$3,686 | + 196% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (COL$63,265) | COL$48,073 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.40 (COL$10,204) | COL$6,336 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.06 (COL$9,172) | COL$4,458 | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 222% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 222% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Medellín | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$4,124 (COL$12,360,738) | COL$3,686,640 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,862 (COL$8,577,017) | COL$1,750,680 | + 390% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$150 (COL$450,482) | COL$290,747 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,521 (COL$7,556,682) | COL$2,164,920 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$2,021 (COL$6,058,653) | COL$1,143,900 | + 430% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$81 (COL$241,364) | COL$207,493 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$73 (COL$219,466) | COL$81,898 | + 168% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$385 (COL$1,153,054) | COL$1,725,050 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$275 (COL$823,240) | COL$655,751 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (COL$33,272) | COL$29,315 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$28 (COL$83,625) | COL$19,106 | + 338% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 14% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Medellín | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$85 (COL$253,623) | COL$232,730 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$56 (COL$167,256) | COL$150,484 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$123 (COL$369,168) | COL$336,082 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$161 (COL$482,564) | COL$324,982 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 105% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Medellín | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$29,689 (COL$88,984,368) | COL$81,734,900 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.96 (COL$5,882) | COL$5,358 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$117 (COL$350,109) | COL$122,483 | + 186% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (COL$67,557) | COL$26,570 | + 154% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 105% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Medellín | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (COL$32,615) | COL$19,621 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$17 (COL$50,146) | COL$18,590 | + 170% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$149 (COL$447,493) | COL$104,808 | + 327% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (COL$28,547) | COL$26,351 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (COL$24,405) | COL$14,315 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (COL$22,058) | COL$19,923 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$5.48 (COL$16,420) | COL$8,282 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$4.36 (COL$13,076) | COL$8,773 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 (COL$66,490) | COL$40,053 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 167% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 167% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Vancouver | Medellín | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$67 (COL$202,217) | COL$55,624 | + 264% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$34 (COL$100,513) | COL$41,675 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$270 (COL$808,707) | COL$112,608 | + 618% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$112 (COL$335,173) | COL$103,600 | + 224% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (COL$33,955) | COL$31,210 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.16 (COL$15,461) | COL$8,965 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (COL$21,729) | COL$5,787 | + 275% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$694 (COL$2,081,469) | COL$2,138,030 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (COL$1,177) | COL$150 | + 682% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$72 (COL$214,925) | COL$151,422 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 (COL$53,382) | COL$10,536 | + 407% | |
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TOTAL | + 134% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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