Is Novi Sad more expensive than Medellin?

Novi Sad is 0.4% cheaper than Medellin overall. Rent is 43.8% lower, groceries 12.5% cheaper, and restaurants 18.8% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Medellin or Novi Sad?

Medellin has a purchasing power index of 33.8 while Novi Sad has 72.9 (NYC = 100). Novi Sad offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇨🇴 Medellin vs 🇷🇸 Novi Sad

2026

Novi Sad is 0.4% cheaper

Category	🇨🇴 Medellin	🇷🇸 Novi Sad	Difference
Cost of Living	48.7	48.5	-0.4%
Rent	22.6	12.7	-43.8%
Groceries	54.4	47.6	-12.5%
Restaurants	41.0	48.7	+18.8%
Purchasing Power	33.8	72.9	+115.7%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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