Cost of living in Medellín, Colombia vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 53% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$21,298 (€5.71) | €13 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,330 (€4.38) | €8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,694 (€2.06) | €4.32 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,401 (€0.64) | €1.42 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,907 (€1.58) | €4.15 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,651 (€0.71) | €1.94 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,411 (€1.99) | €5.62 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,679 (€1.26) | €1.75 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,449 (€0.66) | €1.56 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,482 (€0.67) | €1.58 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,224 (€11) | €7 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,918 (€1.05) | €2.26 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,187 (€0.59) | €1.49 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 45% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,272,340 (€610) | €1,114 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,290,370 (€346) | €675 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$193,348 (€52) | €191 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,652,970 (€443) | €638 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$875,921 (€235) | €484 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$149,891 (€40) | €100 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$72,461 (€19) | €24 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,404,630 (€377) | €438 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$330,331 (€89) | €122 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,895 (€4.53) | €4.73 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,058 (€3.23) | €9 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 29% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$186,876 (€50) | €94 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$111,220 (€30) | €34 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$255,251 (€68) | €89 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$246,070 (€66) | €127 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 15% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$71,172,100 (€19,094) | €20,908 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,143 (€0.84) | €1.52 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$136,661 (€37) | €33 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$29,845 (€8) | €20 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 47% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,427 (€4.14) | €8 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$11,558 (€3.10) | €8 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$75,333 (€20) | €99 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,610 (€4.72) | €5.09 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,585 (€3.11) | €3.61 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,794 (€3.97) | €3.88 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,996 (€1.34) | €1.61 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,058 (€1.09) | €2.34 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$21,834 (€5.86) | €19 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 52% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$42,151 (€11) | €41 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,495 (€7) | €16 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$121,995 (€33) | €94 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$81,205 (€22) | €57 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,550 (€5.51) | €8 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,120 (€2.18) | €1.41 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,771 (€1.01) | €4.40 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,773,540 (€476) | €444 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$181 (€0.05) | €0.18 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$126,391 (€34) | €50 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,141 (€1.92) | €5.26 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,260 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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