Cost of Living Comparison Between Inuvik and Medellin Cost of Living Comparison Between Inuvik and Medellin

😐 Solo nomad: Inuvik is 73.5% more expensive than Medellin without rent, and 148.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Inuvik is 129.4% more expensive than Medellin without rent, and 124.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Inuvik
Medellin
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$25.26 CA$34.38
$6.23 COP 26K
305.46%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$90.2 CA$123
$32.34 COP 134.8K
178.79%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.85 CA$14.77
$7.39 COP 30.8K
46.82%
Cappuccino
$3.73 CA$5.08
$1.72 COP 7,155
116.86%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.05 CA$2.79
$1.1 COP 4,575
86.36%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.72 CA$2.34
$0.73 COP 3,060
135.62%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.66 CA$7.7
$1.66 COP 6,916
240.96%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.99 CA$8.16
$3.2 COP 13.3K
87.19%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Inuvik
Medellin
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.1 CA$2.86
$1.09 COP 4,552
92.66%
White Bread (500g)
$3.58 CA$4.88
$1.24 COP 5,188
188.71%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$5.51 CA$7.5
$1.33 COP 5,544
314.29%
Eggs
$3.54 CA$4.82
$2.22 COP 9,252
59.46%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$15.65 CA$21.31
$4.55 COP 19K
243.96%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.56 CA$17.09
$5.71 COP 23.8K
119.96%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$18.85 CA$25.66
$8.59 COP 35.8K
119.44%
Apples (1kg)
$3.94 CA$5.37
$2.26 COP 9,410
74.34%
Banana (1kg)
$1.41 CA$1.92
$1.07 COP 4,461
31.78%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.77 CA$5.14
$1.51 COP 6,293
149.67%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.55 CA$7.56
$1.42 COP 5,911
290.85%
Potato (1kg)
$2.44 CA$3.32
$1.11 COP 4,619
119.82%
Onion (1kg)
$2.91 CA$3.96
$1.18 COP 4,932
146.61%
Lettuce (1 head)
$3.32 CA$4.52
$0.89 COP 3,718
273.03%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.78 CA$2.43
$0.84 COP 3,507
111.90%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$13.9 CA$18.92
$2.35 COP 9,809
491.49%
Wine (Bottle)
$12.99 CA$17.69
$9.34 COP 38.9K
39.08%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.85 CA$3.88
$1.18 COP 4,927
141.53%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.06 CA$4.17
$2.49 COP 10.4K
22.89%
🚌 Getting Around
Inuvik
Medellin
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.44 CA$3.32
$0.83 COP 3,464
193.98%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$62.5 CA$85.1
$41.9 COP 174.7K
49.16%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$4.36 CA$5.94
$1.41 COP 5,899
209.22%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.48 CA$2.02
$1.96 COP 8,164
-24.49%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$25.26 CA$34.38
$7.85 COP 32.7K
221.78%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.63 CA$2.22
$1.02 COP 4,265
59.80%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.6K CA$33.5K
$17.6K COP 73.4M
39.80%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.7K CA$28.2K
$26.2K COP 109.2M
-21.02%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Inuvik
Medellin
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$141 CA$193
$82.5 COP 344.1K
71.43%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$43.13 CA$58.7
$9.44 COP 39.4K
356.89%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$63.2 CA$86
$23.51 COP 98K
168.78%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Inuvik
Medellin
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$42.59 CA$58
$25.68 COP 107.1K
65.85%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.76 CA$29.62
$19.14 COP 79.8K
13.69%
Cinema Ticket
$11.19 CA$15.23
$3.96 COP 16.5K
182.58%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Inuvik
Medellin
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$738 CA$1,005
$305 COP 1.3M
142.26%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12K CA$16.3K
$5,925 COP 24.7M
102.73%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Inuvik
Medellin
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$55 CA$74.9
$57.9 COP 241.4K
-4.97%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$39.82 CA$54.2
$31.59 COP 131.7K
26.05%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$86.6 CA$118
$103 COP 430.1K
-16.09%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$105 CA$143
$106 COP 440.5K
-0.52%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Inuvik
Medellin
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,326 CA$1,805
$489 COP 2M
170.96%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,156 CA$1,574
$379 COP 1.6M
205.09%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,047 CA$2,787
$827 COP 3.4M
147.56%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,820 CA$2,477
$729 COP 3M
149.59%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$5,072 CA$6,903
$2,190 COP 9.1M
131.58%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$3,842 CA$5,230
$1,532 COP 6.4M
150.74%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Inuvik
Medellin
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,855 CA$5,247
$550 COP 2.3M
600.93%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.46
13.43
-51.90%

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Last update for Inuvik: October 28, 2025

Last update for Medellin: October 28, 2025

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