Should I move to Medellin?

Medellin, Colombia has a cost of living 62.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 37.2). It is ranked #404 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 38.6 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Colombia earning COP 213,189,225 gross take home approximately COP 14,365,379/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Medellin?

The cost of living in Medellin is 62.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 37.2). Groceries are 62.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 66.7% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately COP 1,641,199 per month. Local purchasing power index is 38.6 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Colombia?

In Colombia, a gross salary of COP 213,189,225 per year results in approximately COP 14,365,379 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 19.1%). Use our Colombia tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇨🇴 Colombia · #404 of 538 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Medellin?

62.8% billigare att bo här än i New York City.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-62.8%

vs NYC

COP 1,641,199

Uppskattad hyra i

COP 14,365,379

Nettolön

Weak

Köpkraft

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Medellin?

Exempel: COP 213,189,225 brutto/år i Colombia → COP 14,365,379/mån netto efter skatt (19.1% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Colombia skattekalkylator → →

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Medellin

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

37.2 Affordable

Hyra

15.0 Very affordable

Livsmedel

37.3 Affordable

Restauranger

33.3 Very affordable

Köpkraft

38.6 Weak

Uppskattad hyra i Medellin

1 rum — Stadskärna COP 1,641,199/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum COP 1,230,899/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna COP 2,857,444/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Skatteverkliget

Nettolön i Colombia

COP 213,189,225 → COP 14,365,379/Nettolön (19.1% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Colombia skattekalkylator →

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇨🇴 Barranquilla

Colombia

CoL index 35.1

Jämför Barranquilla vs Medellin → →

🇨🇴 Bogota

Colombia

CoL index 34.7

Jämför Bogota vs Medellin → →

🇨🇴 Cali

Colombia

CoL index 31.9

Jämför Cali vs Medellin → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Medellin — på sekunder.

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata Fullständig Colombia skattekalkylator →

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