Cost of living in Medellín, Colombia vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 55% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,629 (£3.74) | £10 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,528 (£3.34) | £6 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,483 (£1.43) | £3.37 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,514 (£0.48) | £0.99 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,440 (£1.04) | £2.86 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,526 (£0.48) | £1.28 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,937 (£1.51) | £5.06 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,259 (£1.00) | £1.94 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,298 (£0.44) | £0.85 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,074 (£0.59) | £1.71 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$35,412 (£7) | £8 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,196 (£0.80) | £1.86 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,470 (£0.47) | £0.82 | - 43% | |
| 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$2,512,880 (£479) | £1,644 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,352,250 (£258) | £850 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$235,852 (£45) | £193 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,698,690 (£324) | £807 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$910,113 (£174) | £609 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$147,956 (£28) | £139 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$72,563 (£14) | £18 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,214,660 (£232) | £330 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$329,162 (£63) | £66 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,962 (£3.24) | £5.66 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,435 (£1.80) | £11 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 37% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$156,579 (£30) | £79 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$114,764 (£22) | £28 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$267,364 (£51) | £62 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$228,926 (£44) | £64 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 46% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$63,726,600 (£12,158) | £17,813 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,390 (£0.46) | £1.23 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$135,024 (£26) | £44 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$19,940 (£3.80) | £13 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 40% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$13,751 (£2.62) | £4.14 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$11,093 (£2.12) | £7 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$66,829 (£13) | £77 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,985 (£3.43) | £3.07 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$15,286 (£2.92) | £1.42 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,121 (£3.08) | £3.10 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,430 (£1.23) | £1.43 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,202 (£0.99) | £1.24 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$24,455 (£4.67) | £12 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 64% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$37,100 (£7) | £32 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,224 (£4.81) | £24 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$84,719 (£16) | £94 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$75,320 (£14) | £56 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$21,788 (£4.16) | £7 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,293 (£1.77) | £3.47 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,323 (£0.63) | £4.26 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,907,390 (£364) | £406 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$207 (£0.04) | £0.17 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$102,612 (£20) | £29 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,633 (£1.46) | £10 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
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These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,600 in Southampton you would need to make just about £2,003 (COL$10,501,167) in Medellín.
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