Cost of living in Medellín (Colombia) is 18% cheaper than in Wad Madani (Sudan)
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Food | ||||
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Food in Medellín (Colombia) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$35,937 (5,414 Pound) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$28,334 (4,269 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$12,379 (1,865 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,122 (621 Pound) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | COL$10,532 (1,587 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,875 (584 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$14,845 (2,236 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$7,776 (1,171 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,789 (571 Pound) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,007 (604 Pound) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$54,193 (8,165 Pound) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,314 (951 Pound) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,503 (678 Pound) | - | - | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 18% cheaper than in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Medellín | Wad Madani | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$4,461,730 (672,191 Pound) | 900,000 Pound | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,179,170 (328,307 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$284,253 (42,825 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,594,320 (390,852 Pound) | 750,000 Pound | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,224,060 (184,413 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$186,664 (28,122 Pound) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$77,408 (11,662 Pound) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,491,800 (224,750 Pound) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$608,373 (91,656 Pound) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$31,202 (4,701 Pound) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,707 (2,216 Pound) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$238,271 (35,897 Pound) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$153,601 (23,141 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$397,204 (59,842 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$276,452 (41,649 Pound) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$77,859,000 (11,730,004 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,883 (736 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$151,581 (22,837 Pound) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$27,490 (4,142 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$22,014 (3,317 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$27,401 (4,128 Pound) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$103,894 (15,652 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$21,489 (3,237 Pound) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$16,866 (2,541 Pound) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$17,806 (2,683 Pound) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,879 (1,187 Pound) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$7,418 (1,118 Pound) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$48,009 (7,233 Pound) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Medellín | Wad Madani | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$56,399 (8,497 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$38,189 (5,753 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$107,205 (16,151 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$131,048 (19,743 Pound) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$30,403 (4,580 Pound) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,987 (1,354 Pound) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$9,854 (1,485 Pound) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,809,580 (423,283 Pound) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$176 (26 Pound) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$163,984 (24,705 Pound) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,783 (1,474 Pound) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 18% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 700 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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