Medellín
Colombia
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Local Highlights
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Mon Oct 12
17°C
/ 62°F
Low: 14°C
/ 57°F
Tue Oct 13
16°C
/ 61°F
Low: 13°C
/ 56°F
Wed Oct 14
19°C
/ 66°F
Low: 14°C
/ 57°F
📊 Core Metrics
Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$746
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
5.8
Moderate
Fixed Internet
120
Ultra Fast (Mbps)
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources
Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic models.
Safety & Internet: Sourced from open data initiatives including the Measurement Lab (M-Lab) and public government/NGO safety indices.
Note: Prices and metrics are estimates only and may vary by specific neighborhood or provider.
🌍 Demographics
- Population1,999,979
- RegionN/A
- ClimateTropical Highland (Warm and Temperate Year-Round, 'Eternal Spring')
- Elevation1,405 m
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Housing & Utilities
- Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)142.01 USD
- Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)29.52 USD
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)15.84 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre878.53 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre612.79 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre1838.03 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre1067.47 USD
- Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre315.26 USD
- Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre137.34 USD
Transportation
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)1.12 USD
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)73.18 USD
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)1.45 USD
- Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)3.16 USD
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)7.82 USD
- Gasoline (1 Liter)1.23 USD
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)25964.57 USD
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)33221.67 USD
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)6.05 USD
Food & Groceries
- Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant7.38 USD
- Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)41.31 USD
- Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)8.85 USD
- Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)2.95 USD
- Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)2.80 USD
- Cappuccino (Regular Size)2.67 USD
- Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)1.72 USD
- Bottled Water (12 oz)1.39 USD
- Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)1.25 USD
- Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)2.02 USD
- White Rice (1 lb)0.62 USD
- Eggs (12, Large Size)2.56 USD
- Local Cheese (1 lb)3.84 USD
- Chicken Fillets (1 lb)4.52 USD
- Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)6.10 USD
- Apples (1 lb)1.64 USD
- Bananas (1 lb)0.59 USD
- Oranges (1 lb)0.97 USD
- Tomatoes (1 lb)0.87 USD
- Potatoes (1 lb)0.90 USD
- Onions (1 lb)0.66 USD
- Lettuce (1 Head)0.98 USD
- Bottled Water (50 oz)1.17 USD
- Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)12.28 USD
- Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)1.52 USD
- Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)3.65 USD
Lifestyle & Entertainment
- Monthly Fitness Club Membership43.78 USD
- Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child784.05 USD
- International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child8240.46 USD
- Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)84.15 USD
- Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)128.68 USD
- Men's Leather Business Shoes102.43 USD
Other
- Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)12.16 USD
- Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)51.11 USD
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)588.30 USD