Cost of living in Medellín, Colombia vs Pécs, Hungary
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 5% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$20,390 (1,698 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,577 (1,380 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,764 (646 Ft) | 747 Ft | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,470 (206 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,703 (475 Ft) | 563 Ft | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,348 (196 Ft) | 481 Ft | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,553 (629 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,495 (458 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,214 (184 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,907 (242 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$35,639 (2,968 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,238 (353 Ft) | 400 Ft | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,384 (199 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 20% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,444,300 (203,528 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,284,450 (106,952 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$203,698 (16,961 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,869,390 (155,658 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$913,327 (76,050 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$143,488 (11,948 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$82,190 (6,844 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,301,740 (108,391 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$360,292 (30,000 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,595 (1,632 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,248 (770 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 12% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,146 (13,501 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$104,230 (8,679 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$266,055 (22,153 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$245,505 (20,442 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 15% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$67,726,800 (5,639,372 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,474 (206 Ft) | 374 Ft | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$140,439 (11,694 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | + 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,361 (2,195 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is about the same as in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$11,164 (930 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,272 (1,105 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$53,383 (4,445 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,174 (1,597 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,812 (1,067 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,709 (1,225 Ft) | 802 Ft | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,550 (545 Ft) | 418 Ft | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,417 (451 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$21,216 (1,767 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 12% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$42,491 (3,538 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,831 (2,151 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$83,066 (6,917 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$73,939 (6,157 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,212 (1,683 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,339 (778 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,810 (317 Ft) | 422 Ft | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,859,770 (154,857 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$196 (16 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$125,369 (10,439 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,542 (628 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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