Cost of Living Comparison Between Mata Utu and Medellin Cost of Living Comparison Between Mata Utu and Medellin

😐 Solo nomad: Mata Utu is 600.2% more expensive than Medellin without rent, and 436.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Mata Utu is 316.7% more expensive than Medellin without rent, and 287.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Mata Utu
Medellin
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$11.35 CFPF 1,173
$6.03 COP 22.8K
88.23%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$114 CFPF 11.8K
$33.17 COP 125.6K
243.41%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
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$7.29 COP 27.6K
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Cappuccino
$8.08 CFPF 835
$1.63 COP 6,170
395.71%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.90 CFPF 610
$1.05 COP 3,971
461.90%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.50 CFPF 362
$0.77 COP 2,916
354.55%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
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$1.73 COP 6,550
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.64 CFPF 583
$3.18 COP 12.0K
77.36%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Mata Utu
Medellin
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
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$1.07 COP 4,040
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White Bread (500g)
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$1.31 COP 4,965
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Rice (white) (1kg)
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$1.38 COP 5,227
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Eggs
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$2.25 COP 8,509
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Local Cheese (1kg)
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$4.48 COP 17.0K
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
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$5.74 COP 21.7K
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
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$8.86 COP 33.6K
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Apples (1kg)
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$2.24 COP 8,490
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Banana (1kg)
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$1.06 COP 4,012
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Oranges (1kg)
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$1.51 COP 5,732
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Tomato (1kg)
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$1.36 COP 5,151
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Potato (1kg)
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$1.12 COP 4,244
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Onion (1kg)
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$1.17 COP 4,427
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Lettuce (1 head)
$11.71 CFPF 1,211
$0.90 COP 3,416
1201.11%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$4.67 CFPF 482
$0.84 COP 3,169
455.95%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$17.02 CFPF 1,760
$2.26 COP 8,553
653.10%
Wine (Bottle)
$17.17 CFPF 1,775
$9.97 COP 37.8K
72.22%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
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$1.18 COP 4,479
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
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$2.39 COP 9,048
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🚌 Getting Around
Mata Utu
Medellin
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
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$0.86 COP 3,253
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
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$41.45 COP 156.9K
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
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$1.47 COP 5,555
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
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$1.95 COP 7,367
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
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$7.76 COP 29.4K
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.90 CFPF 196
$0.97 COP 3,663
95.88%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
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$17.9K COP 68.0M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
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$26.7K COP 101.2M
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Mata Utu
Medellin
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$149 CFPF 15.4K
$81.1 COP 307.1K
83.69%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$113 CFPF 11.7K
$9.40 COP 35.6K
1107.34%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$3,456 CFPF 357.3K
$23.61 COP 89.4K
14539.60%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Mata Utu
Medellin
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
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$25.55 COP 96.7K
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
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$19.29 COP 73.0K
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Cinema Ticket
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$4.10 COP 15.5K
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Mata Utu
Medellin
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
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$306 COP 1.2M
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
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$5,899 COP 22.3M
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Mata Utu
Medellin
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$227 CFPF 23.5K
$59.8 COP 226.5K
279.86%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$91.7 CFPF 9,474
$31.96 COP 121.0K
186.80%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$227 CFPF 23.5K
$103 COP 388.8K
121.20%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$284 CFPF 29.3K
$108 COP 408.4K
162.86%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Mata Utu
Medellin
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$931 CFPF 96.2K
$483 COP 1.8M
92.68%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$908 CFPF 93.8K
$377 COP 1.4M
140.57%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,278 CFPF 235.5K
$822 COP 3.1M
177.30%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,288 CFPF 236.4K
$721 COP 2.7M
217.31%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
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$2,784 COP 10.5M
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
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$1,320 COP 5.0M
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Mata Utu
Medellin
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,471 CFPF 358.8K
$538 COP 2.0M
545.61%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
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13.43
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Last update for Mata Utu: February 28, 2026

Last update for Medellin: March 3, 2026

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