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 185,820,512 gross take home approximately COP 12,725,765 per month after tax.

🇨🇴 Colombia · #353 of 558 cities · 2026

Custo de Vida em Medellin

2.4% acima da média de Colombia

Classificada em #353 de 558 cidades · Mais cara do que 36.7% das cidades mundialmente

+2.4%

Custo de Vida

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+2.8%

Renda

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+3.0%

Supermercado

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-7.6%

Poder de Compra

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Comparado com a média de Colombia

Preços de Arrendamento

Preços de Renda em Medellin

Apartamento	Centro da Cidade	Fora do Centro	Poupa
1 Quarto	USD 2,519,052/mo	USD 1,707,877/mo	32%
3 Quartos	USD 4,571,270/mo	USD 3,121,523/mo	32%

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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. September 2026.

Índices de Custo

Custo de Vida

+2.4% Average

Renda

+2.8% Average

Supermercado

+3.0% Average

Restaurantes

+1.7% Average

Poder de Compra

-7.6% Average

Viver em Medellin: O Que Esperar

Medellin é average pelos padrões globais (classificada #353 de 558 cidades). Está 2.4% mais caro que a média de Colombia, com base em 2 cidades.

Os mantimentos são average, enquanto comer fora é average. Restaurants oferece o melhor custo-benefício, enquanto Groceries é o mais caro.

O poder de compra local é limitado — os residentes podem pagar menos bens e serviços do que na maioria das cidades.

Os trabalhadores em Colombia com COP 185,820,512 brutos recebem COP 12,725,765/mês líquido após impostos (taxa efetiva: 17.8%%). Ver calculadora fiscal completa de Colombia →

Custo de Vida em Medellin

Preços de Renda em Medellin

Prices of Goods & Services in Medellin

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Índices de Custo

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