Cost of Living in Medellín, Colombia

Medellín has a cost of living index of 32/100 (New York = 100). It is 68% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

32/100
Cost Index
$1,200/mo
Median Income
60/100
Safety Index
subtropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 35/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$600/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$400/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,400/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 25/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.85/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1/kg
Dining OutScore: 25/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$5/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$30/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$5.5/meal
TransportationScore: 20/100
Monthly Transit Pass$40/month
One-Way Ticket$0.75/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.65/km
UtilitiesScore: 25/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$80/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$25/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$15/month
HealthcareScore: 35/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$40/visit
Dentist Visit$50/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
EntertainmentScore: 30/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$4.5/ticket
Theater Ticket$25/ticket
Museum Entry$8/ticket
FitnessScore: 25/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$25/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$12/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$4/entry
Personal CareScore: 25/100
Haircut (Men)$12/cut
Haircut (Women)$25/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$2.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 35/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$40/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$25/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$65/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

95 Mbps
Internet Speed
$180
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
large
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Parque Bolívar, Laureles, El Poblado

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Medellín cheap to live in?

Medellín has a cost of living index of 32/100, where New York = 100. It is 68% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $640–$896 per month.

How much does rent cost in Medellín?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Medellín costs approximately $600/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $400/month.

Is Medellín good for digital nomads?

Medellín has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 95 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $180/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Medellín?

The median net monthly salary in Medellín is approximately $1,200 USD. The income tax rate is around 19%.

How does Medellín compare to New York for cost of living?

Medellín (cost index 32) is 68% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,700/month by moving from New York to Medellín.

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