Medellín
Colombia
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Fri May 29
26°C
/ 79°F
Low: 14°C
/ 56°F
Sat May 30
25°C
/ 78°F
Low: 14°C
/ 57°F
Sun May 31
20°C
/ 68°F
Low: 13°C
/ 56°F
📊 Core Metrics
Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$607
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
6.8
Moderate
Fixed Internet
110
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
- Elevation1,405 m
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Housing & Utilities
- Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)93.79 USD
- Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)28.10 USD
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)16.08 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre696.07 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre517.34 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre1300.95 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre877.19 USD
- Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre2820.52 USD
- Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre1226.10 USD
Transportation
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)1.01 USD
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)67.04 USD
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)1.62 USD
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)1.80 USD
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)7.16 USD
- Gasoline (1 Liter)1.13 USD
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)23785.47 USD
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)31106.09 USD
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)4.87 USD
Food & Groceries
- Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant6.76 USD
- Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)40.55 USD
- Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)8.11 USD
- Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)2.16 USD
- Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)2.66 USD
- Cappuccino (Regular Size)2.36 USD
- Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)1.43 USD
- Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)0.96 USD
- Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)1.20 USD
- Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)1.52 USD
- White Rice (1 kg)1.21 USD
- Eggs (12, Large Size)2.49 USD
- Local Cheese (1 kg)5.25 USD
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)7.36 USD
- Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)9.47 USD
- Apples (1 kg)3.10 USD
- Bananas (1 kg)1.21 USD
- Oranges (1 kg)1.76 USD
- Tomatoes (1 kg)1.59 USD
- Potatoes (1 kg)1.40 USD
- Onions (1 kg)1.25 USD
- Lettuce (1 Head)0.97 USD
- Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)1.00 USD
- Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)10.81 USD
- Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)1.31 USD
- Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)3.34 USD
Lifestyle & Entertainment
- Monthly Fitness Club Membership30.55 USD
- Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child649.81 USD
- International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child7939.74 USD
- Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)77.43 USD
- Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)123.82 USD
- Men's Leather Business Shoes110.39 USD
Other
- Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)11.38 USD
- Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)41.23 USD
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)521.15 USD