Cost of living in Medellín, Colombia vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 58% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,616 (€4.46) | €13 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,495 (€3.75) | €8 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,385 (€1.68) | €4.33 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,453 (€0.56) | €1.37 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,773 (€1.31) | €4.20 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,324 (€0.53) | €1.87 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,644 (€1.74) | €5.74 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,352 (€1.22) | €1.70 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,017 (€0.46) | €1.39 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,969 (€0.67) | €1.38 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$35,835 (€8) | €7 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,232 (€0.96) | €2.27 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,307 (€0.52) | €1.03 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 46% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,467,040 (€560) | €965 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,296,840 (€295) | €672 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$229,491 (€52) | €178 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,869,390 (€425) | €630 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$913,327 (€207) | €483 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$143,488 (€33) | €100 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$86,988 (€20) | €24 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,192,360 (€271) | €431 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$360,292 (€82) | €122 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,595 (€4.45) | €4.99 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,248 (€2.10) | €9 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 45% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,146 (€37) | €94 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$104,230 (€24) | €35 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$266,055 (€60) | €91 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$245,505 (€56) | €130 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 31% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$67,726,800 (€15,383) | €20,723 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,474 (€0.56) | €1.45 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$140,321 (€32) | €34 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,361 (€5.99) | €20 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 55% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$11,164 (€2.54) | €8 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,272 (€3.01) | €8 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$53,383 (€12) | €99 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,174 (€4.35) | €5.45 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,812 (€2.91) | €3.61 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,709 (€3.34) | €3.88 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,550 (€1.49) | €1.61 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,417 (€1.23) | €2.34 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$21,216 (€4.82) | €19 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 60% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$42,491 (€10) | €39 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,831 (€5.87) | €16 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$83,066 (€19) | €94 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$73,939 (€17) | €58 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$21,220 (€4.82) | €7 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,656 (€1.97) | €1.45 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,810 (€0.87) | €4.61 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,859,770 (€422) | €447 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$196 (€0.04) | €0.18 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$92,839 (€21) | €48 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,542 (€1.71) | €5.29 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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