Medellín

Colombia

1,999,979 people1,528m elevationAmerica/Bogota02

Overview

Monthly Cost

$1,333

1 person, with rent

Safety

out of 100

121

Quality of Life

out of 200

Healthcare

out of 100

Pollution

lower is better

Medellín offers excellent value with comfortable lifestyle possible at $1,500-2,500/month. El Poblado is most expensive (expat hub), Laureles offers better value with authentic feel, Envigado is most affordable with family-friendly vibe. Estrato 4-6 neighborhoods have higher utility rates.

Cost of Living

Monthly costs in Medellín in USD. Editorial estimates combined with Numbeo data.

Numbeo Estimated Monthly Cost (1 person, with rent)

$1,333

Food: $94

Housing (monthly rent)

Studio

Budget$400

Mid-range$500

Upscale$700

1 Bedroom

Budget$620

Mid-range$850

Upscale$1,000

2 Bedroom

Budget$800

Mid-range$1,000

Upscale$1,300

Food

Monthly Groceries

Budget$120

Mid-range$180

Premium$280

Dining (per meal)

Street food$3

Casual restaurant$5

Nice restaurant$20

Upscale$50

Transportation

Public transit (monthly)$52

Uber/taxi (avg ride)$3

Fuel (monthly)$90

Parking (monthly)$50

Utilities

Electric (low)$25

Electric (average)$38

Electric (high)$50

Water$14

Gas$10

Internet$30

Lifestyle

Gym membership$35

Cleaning (weekly)$20

Coworking space$180

Healthcare

Doctor visit$45

Basic insurance (monthly)$75

Comprehensive insurance$200

Other

Phone plan$14

Subscriptions$25

Quality of Life

Numbeo indices for Medellín. Higher is better unless noted otherwise.

Quality of Life121/200

Composite index (0-200)

Safety46/100

Healthcare79/100

Purchasing Power42/200

Relative to NYC baseline

Climate100/100

Cost of Living36/100

Lower = more affordable (NYC = 100)

Pollution63/100

Lower = cleaner

Traffic153/250

Lower = less congestion

Crime54/100

Lower = less crime

Rent15/100

Lower = cheaper rent (NYC = 100)

Prices

55 item prices in Medellín from Numbeo (USD).

Item	Average	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant, Restaurants	6.80	4.35 – 10.89
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks), Restaurants	35.38	27.22 – 54.43
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal), Restaurants	8.16	7.35 – 8.98
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter), Restaurants	1.93	1.09 – 4.08
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle), Restaurants	3.54	2.45 – 4.90
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle), Restaurants	1.30	0.87 – 2.18
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter), Restaurants	0.89	0.68 – 1.91
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter), Markets	1.20	0.82 – 1.63
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf), Markets	1.64	0.95 – 3.27
Eggs (12, Large Size), Markets	2.52	1.63 – 5.72
Local Cheese (1 kg), Markets	5.26	3.27 – 13.58
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter), Markets	1.04	0.68 – 1.50
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range), Markets	10.34	5.43 – 16.33
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle), Markets	1.23	0.87 – 1.65
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle), Markets	2.61	1.63 – 4.35
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro), Markets	3.36	1.52 – 3.54
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport), Transportation	0.95	0.90 – 1.12
Chicken Fillets (1 kg), Markets	7.07	3.27 – 9.53
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price), Transportation	67.49	40.82 – 67.49
Gasoline (1 Liter), Transportation	1.14	1.11 – 1.18
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car), Transportation	23946.63	23132.89 – 23946.63
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre, Rent Per Month	685.23	381.01 – 1200.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre, Rent Per Month	464.33	244.94 – 680.38
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre, Rent Per Month	1261.45	816.46 – 2177.21
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre, Rent Per Month	849.22	598.73 – 1496.83
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage), Utilities (Monthly)	100.61	75.18 – 163.29
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher), Utilities (Monthly)	29.38	23.13 – 40.82
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data), Utilities (Monthly)	11.39	6.80 – 19.05
Monthly Fitness Club Membership, Sports And Leisure	30.17	24.49 – 54.43
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend), Sports And Leisure	17.11	10.89 – 20.41
Cinema Ticket (International Release), Sports And Leisure	4.90	3.81 – 6.80
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar), Clothing And Shoes	77.98	67.75 – 108.86
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M), Clothing And Shoes	42.89	19.05 – 59.87
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range), Clothing And Shoes	123.18	92.53 – 190.51
Men's Leather Business Shoes, Clothing And Shoes	111.14	89.81 – 163.29
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre, Buy Apartment Price	2856.75	1360.76 – 3483.54
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre, Buy Apartment Price	1339.17	1194.75 – 1905.06
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax), Salaries And Financing	551.90	—
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %), Salaries And Financing	10.93	10.00 – 14.50
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff), Transportation	1.63	1.13 – 2.18
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff), Transportation	1.81	1.81 – 2.04
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff), Transportation	7.21	7.21 – 8.44
Apples (1 kg), Markets	3.01	1.50 – 4.08
Oranges (1 kg), Markets	1.61	0.75 – 2.72
Potatoes (1 kg), Markets	1.38	0.54 – 2.18
Lettuce (1 Head), Markets	0.93	0.57 – 1.36
Cappuccino (Regular Size), Restaurants	1.99	1.09 – 3.27
White Rice (1 kg), Markets	1.52	0.73 – 2.85
Tomatoes (1 kg), Markets	1.57	0.54 – 2.18
Bananas (1 kg), Markets	1.25	0.95 – 2.72
Onions (1 kg), Markets	1.26	0.68 – 1.69
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg), Markets	9.58	6.80 – 17.69
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car), Transportation	31316.85	29528.36 – 35379.72
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child, Childcare	637.04	439.56 – 882.67
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child, Childcare	7732.27	5551.89 – 9820.59

Safety & Crime

Crime and safety indices for Medellín. Safety scores are out of 100 (higher = safer).

Overall

Safety Index46

Crime Index54

Safe Walking (Day)1

Safe Walking (Night)-1

Crime Increasing0

Concern Levels

Home Break-in-1

Mugging / Robbery1

Car Theft0

Physical Attack0

Verbal Harassment-1

Drug Problems1

Property Crime0

Corruption1

Based on 248 Numbeo contributors.

Healthcare

Healthcare quality indices for Medellín. Scores out of 100 (higher = better).

Quality Ratings

Overall Healthcare Index79

Skill & Competency1

Speed1

Modern Equipment1

Accuracy1

Friendliness1

Responsiveness1

Cost & Insurance

Cost Satisfaction1

Insurance Coverage

None

Public

32%

Private

39%

Employer Sponsored

21%

Based on 76 Numbeo contributors.

Environment

Environmental quality for Medellín. Quality scores are out of 100 (higher = better). Pollution scores: lower = cleaner.

Quality Scores

Air Quality-1

Drinking Water1

Green Spaces & Parks1

Cleanliness1

Comfort to Spend Time0

Garbage Disposal1

Pollution Levels

Pollution Index63

Water Pollution0

Noise & Light Pollution0

PM2.536.0 µg/m³

PM1060.0 µg/m³

Based on 100 Numbeo contributors.

Transport & Traffic

Traffic and commute data for Medellín.

Traffic Indices

Traffic Index153

Time Index38

Inefficiency Index158

CO₂ Emission Index4878

Commute

Average Commute

38 min

Transport Modes

Car

38%

Bus/Trolleybus

21%

Walking

15%

Working from Home

13%

Train/Metro

10%

Motorcycle

Bicycle

Tram/Streetcar

Based on 52 Numbeo contributors.

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