Cost of Living Comparison Between Hamilton and Medellin Cost of Living Comparison Between Hamilton and Medellin

😐 Solo nomad: Hamilton is 337% more expensive than Medellin without rent, and 379.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Hamilton is 326% more expensive than Medellin without rent, and 540.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Hamilton
Medellin
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$59.1 BMD 59.1
$6.23 COP 26K
848.48%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$181 BMD 181
$32.34 COP 134.8K
460.20%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$14.88 BMD 14.88
$7.39 COP 30.8K
101.35%
Cappuccino
$6.51 BMD 6.51
$1.72 COP 7,155
278.49%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.45 BMD 3.45
$1.1 COP 4,575
213.64%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.94 BMD 2.94
$0.73 COP 3,060
302.74%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$10.15 BMD 10.15
$1.66 COP 6,916
511.45%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$8.32 BMD 8.32
$3.2 COP 13.3K
160.00%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Hamilton
Medellin
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$4.37 BMD 4.37
$1.09 COP 4,552
300.92%
White Bread (500g)
$8.84 BMD 8.84
$1.24 COP 5,188
612.90%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$5.32 BMD 5.32
$1.33 COP 5,544
300.00%
Eggs
$7.67 BMD 7.67
$2.22 COP 9,252
245.50%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.46 BMD 11.46
$4.55 COP 19K
151.87%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$24.7 BMD 24.7
$5.71 COP 23.8K
332.57%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$32.75 BMD 32.75
$8.59 COP 35.8K
281.26%
Apples (1kg)
$10.26 BMD 10.26
$2.26 COP 9,410
353.98%
Banana (1kg)
$6.42 BMD 6.42
$1.07 COP 4,461
500.00%
Oranges (1kg)
$12.69 BMD 12.69
$1.51 COP 6,293
740.40%
Tomato (1kg)
$11.49 BMD 11.49
$1.42 COP 5,911
709.15%
Potato (1kg)
$8.23 BMD 8.23
$1.11 COP 4,619
641.44%
Onion (1kg)
$5.11 BMD 5.11
$1.18 COP 4,932
333.05%
Lettuce (1 head)
$5.96 BMD 5.96
$0.89 COP 3,718
569.66%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$3.28 BMD 3.28
$0.84 COP 3,507
290.48%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$17.93 BMD 17.93
$2.35 COP 9,809
662.98%
Wine (Bottle)
$24.89 BMD 24.89
$9.34 COP 38.9K
166.49%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$5.45 BMD 5.45
$1.18 COP 4,927
361.86%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.39 BMD 4.39
$2.49 COP 10.4K
76.31%
🚌 Getting Around
Hamilton
Medellin
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$4.71 BMD 4.71
$0.83 COP 3,464
467.47%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$69.5 BMD 69.5
$41.9 COP 174.7K
65.75%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$6.37 BMD 6.37
$1.41 COP 5,899
351.77%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$3.46 BMD 3.46
$1.96 COP 8,164
76.53%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$52.9 BMD 52.9
$7.85 COP 32.7K
573.63%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.3 BMD 2.3
$1.02 COP 4,265
125.49%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$35.4K BMD 35.4K
$17.6K COP 73.4M
100.88%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$38.5K BMD 38.5K
$26.2K COP 109.2M
47.09%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Hamilton
Medellin
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$236 BMD 236
$82.5 COP 344.1K
185.77%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$118 BMD 118
$9.44 COP 39.4K
1144.81%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$156 BMD 156
$23.51 COP 98K
564.10%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Hamilton
Medellin
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$185 BMD 185
$25.68 COP 107.1K
618.85%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$32.48 BMD 32.48
$19.14 COP 79.8K
69.70%
Cinema Ticket
$13.68 BMD 13.68
$3.96 COP 16.5K
245.45%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Hamilton
Medellin
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,304 BMD 1,304
$305 COP 1.3M
327.74%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$24.7K BMD 24.7K
$5,925 COP 24.7M
316.32%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Hamilton
Medellin
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$80 BMD 80
$57.9 COP 241.4K
38.10%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$60.6 BMD 60.6
$31.59 COP 131.7K
91.80%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$138 BMD 138
$103 COP 430.1K
33.60%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$127 BMD 127
$106 COP 440.5K
20.43%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Hamilton
Medellin
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$3,443 BMD 3,443
$489 COP 2M
603.45%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,227 BMD 2,227
$379 COP 1.6M
487.54%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$8,839 BMD 8,839
$827 COP 3.4M
968.88%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$7,464 BMD 7,464
$729 COP 3M
923.77%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$11.5K BMD 11.5K
$2,190 COP 9.1M
423.46%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$6,155 BMD 6,155
$1,532 COP 6.4M
301.63%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Hamilton
Medellin
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$6,057 BMD 6,057
$550 COP 2.3M
1001.34%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.22
13.43
-46.24%

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Last update for Hamilton: October 28, 2025

Last update for Medellin: October 28, 2025

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