Cost of living in Medellín, Colombia

Summary of cost of living in Medellín

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: COL$11,303,094
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: COL$5,677,016
  • Cost of living in Medellín is more expensive than in 63% of cities in Latin America (11 out of 27)
  • Cost of living in Medellín is cheaper than in 80% of cities in the World (125 out of 157)
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List of prices in Medellín
Current as of Mar 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district COL$31,014
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) COL$29,687
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast COL$14,133
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk COL$4,540
12 eggs, large COL$10,965
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes COL$3,765
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese COL$16,357
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples COL$11,450
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes COL$4,827
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket COL$4,757
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality COL$52,965
2 liters of coca-cola COL$7,944
Bread for 2 people for 1 day COL$4,486
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area COL$4,922,770
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area COL$2,688,660
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat COL$309,143
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area COL$2,240,250
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area COL$1,493,610
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio COL$223,731
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) COL$73,585
40” flat screen tv COL$1,303,890
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) COL$390,767
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) COL$29,091
Hourly rate for cleaning help COL$32,614
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) COL$223,575
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) COL$130,908
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) COL$390,948
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes COL$297,582
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new COL$80,139,400
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas COL$5,472
Monthly ticket public transport COL$202,884
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) COL$34,452
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) COL$15,773
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) COL$30,436
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) COL$124,695
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) COL$25,956
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) COL$22,634
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) COL$18,940
4 rolls of toilet paper COL$9,665
Tube of toothpaste COL$9,000
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city COL$49,338
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub COL$82,302
2 tickets to the movies COL$33,786
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) COL$135,980
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert COL$156,714
1 cocktail drink in downtown club COL$36,282
Cappuccino in expat area of the city COL$12,443
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) COL$11,218
Ipad wi-fi 128gb COL$3,226,070
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) COL$294
1 month of gym membership in business district COL$154,618
1 package of marlboro cigarettes COL$10,235
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 664 prices entered by 69 different people.
Latest price update: March 26, 2025

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Medellín position in our World Ranking

the world
125th
out of 157
latin america
11th
out of 27

Cheapest and most expensive products in Medellín compared to other cities:

latin america
1st
latin america
4th

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