Cost of living in Medellín, Colombia vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 56% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,616 (£3.86) | £10 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,495 (£3.25) | £6 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,385 (£1.45) | £3.36 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,453 (£0.48) | £1.01 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,773 (£1.14) | £2.86 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,324 (£0.46) | £1.28 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,644 (£1.51) | £5.47 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,352 (£1.05) | £1.94 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,017 (£0.40) | £0.85 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,969 (£0.58) | £1.71 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$35,835 (£7) | £8 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,232 (£0.83) | £1.78 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,307 (£0.45) | £0.90 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 66% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,467,040 (£486) | £1,801 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,296,840 (£255) | £1,197 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$229,491 (£45) | £138 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,869,390 (£368) | £981 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$913,327 (£180) | £609 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$143,488 (£28) | £131 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$86,988 (£17) | £17 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,192,360 (£235) | £331 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$360,292 (£71) | £66 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,595 (£3.86) | £5.73 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,248 (£1.82) | £11 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 39% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,146 (£32) | £81 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$104,230 (£21) | £29 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$266,055 (£52) | £67 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$245,505 (£48) | £63 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 45% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$67,726,800 (£13,336) | £17,216 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,474 (£0.49) | £1.21 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$140,321 (£28) | £52 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,361 (£5.19) | £13 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 44% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$11,164 (£2.20) | £3.90 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,272 (£2.61) | £7 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$53,383 (£11) | £80 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,174 (£3.78) | £3.07 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,812 (£2.52) | £1.41 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,709 (£2.90) | £3.30 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,550 (£1.29) | £1.51 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,417 (£1.07) | £1.20 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$21,216 (£4.18) | £12 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 63% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$42,491 (£8) | £32 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,831 (£5.09) | £23 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$83,066 (£16) | £89 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$73,939 (£15) | £51 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$21,220 (£4.18) | £7 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,656 (£1.70) | £3.62 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,810 (£0.75) | £4.40 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,859,770 (£366) | £401 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$196 (£0.04) | £0.17 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$92,839 (£18) | £27 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,542 (£1.49) | £9 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Medellín (Colombia) is 56% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,000 in Southampton you would need to make just about £2,196 (COL$11,153,701) in Medellín.
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