How expensive is Medellin compared to the rest of Colombia?

Medellin ranks #353 out of 558 cities globally. It is 2.4% more expensive than the Colombia average, based on 2 cities. The rent index is 22.6 and local purchasing power is 33.8.

What is the average rent in Medellin?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Medellin city centre costs approximately USD 2,519,052 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,707,877 (saving 32%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 4,571,270.

Is Medellin affordable to live in?

Medellin is average overall. Groceries are average, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is average. Workers in Colombia earning COP 183,486,092 gross take home approximately COP 12,585,914 per month after tax.

🇨🇴 Colombia · #353 of 558 cities · 2026

Lebenshaltungskosten in Medellin

2.4% über dem Colombia-Durchschnitt

Platz #353 von 558 Städten · Teurer als 36.7% der Städte weltweit

+2.4%

Lebenshaltungskosten

Colombia-Ranking ansehen →

+2.8%

Miete

Colombia-Ranking ansehen →

+3.0%

Lebensmittel

Colombia-Ranking ansehen →

-7.6%

Kaufkraft

Colombia-Ranking ansehen →

Vergleich zum Colombia-Durchschnitt

Mietpreise

Mietpreise in Medellin

Wohnung	Stadtzentrum	Außerhalb des Zentrums	Du sparst
1-Zimmer	USD 2,519,052/mo	USD 1,707,877/mo	32%
3-Zimmer	USD 4,571,270/mo	USD 3,121,523/mo	32%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Medellin

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	COP 11,513.00	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	COP 4,781.88	2 sources
Bread (500g)	COP 5,468.87	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	COP 28,793.49	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	COP 24,437.33	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	COP 11,322.64	2 sources
Eggs (12)	COP 10,879.00	1 source
Milk (1L)	COP 4,410.69	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	COP 3,932.00	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	COP 4,178.00	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	COP 46,929.50	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

COP 11,513.00

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

COP 4,781.88

Bread (500g)

COP 5,468.87

Local cheese (1kg)

COP 28,793.49

Chicken (1kg)

COP 24,437.33

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

COP 11,322.64

Eggs (12)

COP 10,879.00

Milk (1L)

COP 4,410.69

Potatoes (1kg)

COP 3,932.00

Tomatoes (1kg)

COP 4,178.00

Wine (mid-range)

COP 46,929.50

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	COP 6,502.50	2 sources
Cappuccino	COP 11,943.00	1 source
McMeal	COP 31,510.00	1 source
Cheap meal	COP 27,266.00	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	COP 138,141.50	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

COP 6,502.50

Cappuccino

COP 11,943.00

McMeal

COP 31,510.00

Cheap meal

COP 27,266.00

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

COP 138,141.50

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	COP 317,735.00	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	COP 208,099.00	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	COP 395,265.88	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	COP 137,644.50	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

COP 317,735.00

Jeans (Levi's 501)

COP 208,099.00

Sport shoes (Nike)

COP 395,265.88

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

COP 137,644.50

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	COP 16,459.00	2 sources
Gym membership	COP 142,370.22	2 sources

Cinema ticket

COP 16,459.00

Gym membership

COP 142,370.22

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	COP 4,236.30	2 sources
Taxi start	COP 6,000.00	1 source
Monthly pass	COP 210,441.00	2 sources

Gasoline (1L)

COP 4,236.30

Taxi start

COP 6,000.00

Monthly pass

COP 210,441.00

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	COP 360,319.75	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

COP 360,319.75

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. August 2026.

Kostenindizes

Lebenshaltungskosten

+2.4% Average

Miete

+2.8% Average

Lebensmittel

+3.0% Average

Restaurants

+1.7% Average

Kaufkraft

-7.6% Average

Leben in Medellin: Was dich erwartet

Medellin ist average nach globalen Maßstäben (Platz #353 von 558 Städten). 2.4% teurer als der Colombia-Durchschnitt, basierend auf 2 Städten.

Lebensmittel sind average, während Essen gehen average ist. Restaurants bietet das beste Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis, während Groceries am teuersten ist.

Die lokale Kaufkraft ist begrenzt — Einwohner können sich weniger Waren und Dienstleistungen leisten als in den meisten Städten.

Arbeitnehmer in Colombia mit COP 183,486,092 brutto erhalten COP 12,585,914/Monat netto nach Steuern (17.7%% effektiver Steuersatz). Vollständigen Steuerrechner für Colombia anzeigen →

Lebenshaltungskosten in Medellin

Mietpreise in Medellin

Prices of Goods & Services in Medellin

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Kostenindizes

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