PLAN YOUR TRIP
COST OF LIVING
HEY THERE!
STUDY MDE WELCOMES YOU TO MEDELLÍN
In this section you will find a complete guide to the cost of living in our city. Prices are estimates and may vary in some cases.
If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them.
COST OF LIVING IN
FOOD
COP (Colombian Peso)
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Food at a Restaurant (Mid-Range) $25.900.00
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Food for two, at a mid-range restaurant (three full meals) $86.700.00
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McDonald's and similar places (combo) $19.900.00
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Cappuccino (regular) $6.500.00
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Sodas (Coca-Cola, Pepsi, or a national brand) (0.33 liter bottle) $3.500.00
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Water (0.33 liter bottle) $2.400.00
SUPERMARKET
COP (Colombian Peso)
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Milk (regular), (1 litre) $5.350.00
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Fresh bread (420g) $3.752.00
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White rice (1kg) $5.750.00
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Eggs (regular) (12) $8.990.00
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Colombian cheese (500g) $12.650.00
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Chicken fillet (1kg) $23.200.00
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Biffe - Steak and beef cuts (1kg) $54.900.00
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Apple (1kg) $12.900.00
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Banana (1kg) $3.100.00
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Orange (1kg) $9.980.00
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Tomato (1kg) $3.980.00
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Potato (1kg) $2.060.00
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Onion (1kg) $4.200.00
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Lettuce (1 head) $3.400.00
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Olive oil (500 ml) $14.490.00
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Pasta (1kg) $6.890.00
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Sliced bread (750g) $8.790.00
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Tuna in water (80g * 3units) $13.850.00
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Sliced Cheddar cheese (200g) $11.690.00
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Bacon (250g) $17.850.00
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Ham (400g) $12.990.00
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Ketchup - tomato sauce (1kg) $15.890.00
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Mustard (200g) $8.350.00
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Mayonnaise (600g) $16.990.00
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Orange juice (1lt) $8.850.00
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Vinegar (white) (500ml) $3.350.00
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Bottled water (3.125 liter bottle) $4.100.00
TRANSPORTATION
COP (Colombian Peso)
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Single-trip Metro and bus ticket $3.440.00
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Monthly transportation (regular price) $151.360.00
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Taxi, starting fare $5.100.00
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Taxi, 1km (standard fare) $2.500.00
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Taxi, 1-hour wait (standard rate) $25.100.00
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Gasoline (1 liter) $4.255.00
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New adult bicycle (starting from) $800.000.00
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Car rental (per day) $197.691.00
UTILITIES
COP (Colombian Peso)
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Basic household utilities (water, electricity, gas) $250.000.00
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Mobile phone rate (per minute) without discounts $270.00
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Backpack $170.000.00
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Notebook (one) $15.000.00
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Planner $25.000.00
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Pen (one) $3.000.00
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Pencil (one) $3.000.00
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Calculator (starting from) $50.000.00
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Laptop (starting from) $2.000.000.00
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Cell phone (starting from) $400.000.00
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Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, Cable/ADSL) $139.000.00
SPORTS AND LEISURE
COP (Colombian Peso)
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Gym - monthly fee $89.000.00
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Tennis court rental (per hour) $31.636.36
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Cinema ticket (per person) $22.400.00
CHILDCARE
COP (Colombian Peso)
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Preschool or Kindergarten (monthly tuition per child) $900.000.00
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Private primary and secondary education (annual tuition per student) $20.000.000.00
RENT PER MONTH
COP (Colombian Peso)
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1-bedroom apartment in the downtown area $1.500.000.00
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1-bedroom apartment on the outskirts of the city $1.000.000.00
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3-bedroom apartment in the city center $2.500.000.00
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3-bedroom apartment on the outskirts of the city $1.800.000.00
APARTMENT - PROPERTY PURCHASE
COP (Colombian Peso)
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Price per square meter in downtown Medellín $4.566.000.00
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Price per square meter on the outskirts of Medellín $5.500.000.00
CLOTHING
COP (Colombian Peso)
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T-shirt $39.900.00
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Socks $25.000.00
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Pants $85.000.00
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Jeans $120.000.00
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Shirt $70.000.00
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Underwear $22.000.00
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Jacket $500.000.00
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Wallet $107.500.00
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Sweater $120.000.00
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Shoes $200.000.00
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Sneakers $499.950.00
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Sandals $49.000.00
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Trainers $130.000.00
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Umbrella $23.900.00
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
COP (Colombian Peso)
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Average price for budget accommodation (1 night for 2 adults) $160.000.00