Cost of Living Comparison Between Jerusalem and Medellin Cost of Living Comparison Between Jerusalem and Medellin

😐 Solo nomad: Jerusalem is 103.8% more expensive than Medellin without rent, and 153.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Jerusalem is 111.9% more expensive than Medellin without rent, and 134.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Jerusalem
Medellin
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$22.92 ₪81.8
$6.23 COP 26K
267.90%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$83.8 ₪299
$32.34 COP 134.8K
159.06%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$15.77 ₪56.3
$7.39 COP 30.8K
113.40%
Cappuccino
$4.19 ₪14.96
$1.72 COP 7,155
143.60%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.78 ₪9.92
$1.1 COP 4,575
152.73%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.09 ₪7.45
$0.73 COP 3,060
186.30%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$9.12 ₪32.53
$1.66 COP 6,916
449.40%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$8.54 ₪30.46
$3.2 COP 13.3K
166.87%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Jerusalem
Medellin
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.14 ₪7.64
$1.09 COP 4,552
96.33%
White Bread (500g)
$2.45 ₪8.73
$1.24 COP 5,188
97.58%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.95 ₪10.51
$1.33 COP 5,544
121.80%
Eggs
$4.18 ₪14.91
$2.22 COP 9,252
88.29%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.9 ₪49.6
$4.55 COP 19K
205.49%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$11.53 ₪41.13
$5.71 COP 23.8K
101.93%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$18.07 ₪64.5
$8.59 COP 35.8K
110.36%
Apples (1kg)
$3.39 ₪12.11
$2.26 COP 9,410
50.00%
Banana (1kg)
$2.03 ₪7.26
$1.07 COP 4,461
89.72%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.72 ₪6.15
$1.51 COP 6,293
13.91%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.5 ₪8.92
$1.42 COP 5,911
76.06%
Potato (1kg)
$1.76 ₪6.27
$1.11 COP 4,619
58.56%
Onion (1kg)
$1.52 ₪5.41
$1.18 COP 4,932
28.81%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.09 ₪7.47
$0.89 COP 3,718
134.83%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.46 ₪5.21
$0.84 COP 3,507
73.81%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.83 ₪35.07
$2.35 COP 9,809
318.30%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.81 ₪52.9
$9.34 COP 38.9K
58.57%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.46 ₪8.77
$1.18 COP 4,927
108.47%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.88 ₪10.27
$2.49 COP 10.4K
15.66%
🚌 Getting Around
Jerusalem
Medellin
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.72 ₪6.12
$0.83 COP 3,464
107.23%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$68.2 ₪243
$41.9 COP 174.7K
62.79%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.65 ₪13.04
$1.41 COP 5,899
158.87%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.88 ₪3.14
$1.96 COP 8,164
-55.10%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$28.05 ₪100
$7.85 COP 32.7K
257.32%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.02 ₪7.21
$1.02 COP 4,265
98.04%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$46.5K ₪166.1K
$17.6K COP 73.4M
164.49%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$46.4K ₪165.7K
$26.2K COP 109.2M
77.27%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Jerusalem
Medellin
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$228 ₪812
$82.5 COP 344.1K
175.84%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$12.64 ₪45.12
$9.44 COP 39.4K
33.90%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$28.37 ₪101
$23.51 COP 98K
20.67%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Jerusalem
Medellin
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$85.6 ₪306
$25.68 COP 107.1K
233.49%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$30.09 ₪107
$19.14 COP 79.8K
57.21%
Cinema Ticket
$12.8 ₪45.69
$3.96 COP 16.5K
223.23%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Jerusalem
Medellin
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$906 ₪3,231
$305 COP 1.3M
197.09%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$21.7K ₪77.3K
$5,925 COP 24.7M
265.48%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Jerusalem
Medellin
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$105 ₪373
$57.9 COP 241.4K
80.54%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$64.1 ₪229
$31.59 COP 131.7K
102.75%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$125 ₪447
$103 COP 430.1K
21.43%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$115 ₪411
$106 COP 440.5K
9.01%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Jerusalem
Medellin
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,575 ₪5,620
$489 COP 2M
221.88%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,154 ₪4,117
$379 COP 1.6M
204.40%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,714 ₪9,683
$827 COP 3.4M
228.15%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,882 ₪6,716
$729 COP 3M
158.16%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$14.7K ₪52.4K
$2,190 COP 9.1M
570.50%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$9,525 ₪34K
$1,532 COP 6.4M
521.55%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Jerusalem
Medellin
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,976 ₪10.6K
$550 COP 2.3M
441.17%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6
13.43
-55.32%

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Last update for Jerusalem: October 26, 2025

Last update for Medellin: October 28, 2025

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