Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Az-zarqa' Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Az-zarqa'

😐 Solo nomad: Medellin is 18.2% more expensive than Az-zarqa' without rent, and 53.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Medellin is 12.7% more expensive than Az-zarqa' without rent, and 50.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Medellin
Az-zarqa'
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.03 COP 22.8K
$4.15 JOD 2.94
45.30%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$33.17 COP 125.6K
$25.89 JOD 18.36
28.12%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.29 COP 27.6K
$5.56 JOD 3.94
31.12%
Cappuccino
$1.63 COP 6,170
$0.85 JOD 0.60
91.76%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.05 COP 3,971
$0.45 JOD 0.32
133.33%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.77 COP 2,916
$0.34 JOD 0.24
126.47%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.73 COP 6,550
$4.17 JOD 2.96
-58.51%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.18 COP 12.0K
$6.96 JOD 4.93
-54.31%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Medellin
Az-zarqa'
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.07 COP 4,040
$1.39 JOD 0.99
-23.02%
White Bread (500g)
$1.31 COP 4,965
$0.51 JOD 0.36
156.86%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.38 COP 5,227
$1.69 JOD 1.20
-18.34%
Eggs
$2.25 COP 8,509
$1.89 JOD 1.34
19.05%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.48 COP 17.0K
$6.81 JOD 4.83
-34.21%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.74 COP 21.7K
$4.36 JOD 3.09
31.65%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.86 COP 33.6K
$9.32 JOD 6.61
-4.94%
Apples (1kg)
$2.24 COP 8,490
$1.54 JOD 1.10
45.45%
Banana (1kg)
$1.06 COP 4,012
$1.35 JOD 0.96
-21.48%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.51 COP 5,732
$0.99 JOD 0.71
52.53%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.36 COP 5,151
$0.73 JOD 0.52
86.30%
Potato (1kg)
$1.12 COP 4,244
$0.74 JOD 0.53
51.35%
Onion (1kg)
$1.17 COP 4,427
$0.73 JOD 0.52
60.27%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.90 COP 3,416
$0.52 JOD 0.37
73.08%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.84 COP 3,169
$0.51 JOD 0.36
64.71%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.26 COP 8,553
$3.58 JOD 2.54
-36.87%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.97 COP 37.8K
$7.25 JOD 5.14
37.52%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.18 COP 4,479
$4.35 JOD 3.08
-72.87%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.39 COP 9,048
$4.34 JOD 3.08
-44.93%
🚌 Getting Around
Medellin
Az-zarqa'
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.86 COP 3,253
$0.66 JOD 0.47
30.30%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$41.45 COP 156.9K
$21.17 JOD 15.01
95.80%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.47 COP 5,555
$0.68 JOD 0.48
116.18%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.95 COP 7,367
$0.97 JOD 0.69
101.03%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.76 COP 29.4K
$4.83 JOD 3.43
60.66%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.97 COP 3,663
$1.37 JOD 0.97
-29.20%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.9K COP 68.0M
$27.0K JOD 19.1K
-33.49%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.7K COP 101.2M
$27.2K JOD 19.3K
-1.64%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Medellin
Az-zarqa'
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$81.1 COP 307.1K
$97.6 JOD 69.2
-16.85%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.40 COP 35.6K
$13.66 JOD 9.69
-31.19%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.61 COP 89.4K
$23.20 JOD 16.45
1.77%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Medellin
Az-zarqa'
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.55 COP 96.7K
$29.04 JOD 20.59
-12.02%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$19.29 COP 73.0K
$9.00 JOD 6.38
114.33%
Cinema Ticket
$4.10 COP 15.5K
$9.84 JOD 6.97
-58.33%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Medellin
Az-zarqa'
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$306 COP 1.2M
$83.3 JOD 59.1
267.52%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,899 COP 22.3M
$2,874 JOD 2,037
105.29%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Medellin
Az-zarqa'
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.8 COP 226.5K
$22.11 JOD 15.67
170.56%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$31.96 COP 121.0K
$26.35 JOD 18.68
21.29%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$103 COP 388.8K
$43.96 JOD 31.16
133.62%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 COP 408.4K
$56.2 JOD 39.87
91.80%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Medellin
Az-zarqa'
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$483 COP 1.8M
$161 JOD 114
200.51%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$377 COP 1.4M
$122 JOD 86.6
208.87%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$822 COP 3.1M
$275 JOD 195
198.77%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$721 COP 2.7M
$229 JOD 162
215.43%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,784 COP 10.5M
$563 JOD 399
394.15%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,320 COP 5.0M
$352 JOD 249
275.38%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Medellin
Az-zarqa'
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$538 COP 2.0M
$493 JOD 349
9.10%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.43
7.27
84.73%

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Last update for Medellin: March 3, 2026

Last update for Az-zarqa': February 28, 2026

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