Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Bamenda Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Bamenda

😐 Solo nomad: Medellin is 75.2% more expensive than Bamenda without rent, and 198.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Medellin is 69.5% more expensive than Bamenda without rent, and 199.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Medellin
Bamenda
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.03 COP 22.8K
$1.78 FCFA 1,012
238.76%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$33.17 COP 125.6K
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.29 COP 27.6K
$6.35 FCFA 3,609
14.80%
Cappuccino
$1.63 COP 6,170
$0.91 FCFA 519
79.12%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.05 COP 3,971
$0.55 FCFA 312
90.91%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.77 COP 2,916
$0.37 FCFA 207
108.11%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.73 COP 6,550
$1.31 FCFA 744
32.06%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.18 COP 12.0K
$1.71 FCFA 973
85.96%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Medellin
Bamenda
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.07 COP 4,040
$2.58 FCFA 1,468
-58.53%
White Bread (500g)
$1.31 COP 4,965
$0.61 FCFA 344
114.75%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.38 COP 5,227
$1.01 FCFA 576
36.63%
Eggs
$2.25 COP 8,509
$3.24 FCFA 1,839
-30.56%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.48 COP 17.0K
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.74 COP 21.7K
$4.48 FCFA 2,547
28.12%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.86 COP 33.6K
$5.24 FCFA 2,977
69.08%
Apples (1kg)
$2.24 COP 8,490
$2.59 FCFA 1,470
-13.51%
Banana (1kg)
$1.06 COP 4,012
$0.90 FCFA 511
17.78%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.51 COP 5,732
$0.74 FCFA 420
104.05%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.36 COP 5,151
$0.90 FCFA 510
51.11%
Potato (1kg)
$1.12 COP 4,244
$1.38 FCFA 785
-18.84%
Onion (1kg)
$1.17 COP 4,427
$1.04 FCFA 593
12.50%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.90 COP 3,416
$0.56 FCFA 317
60.71%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.84 COP 3,169
$0.74 FCFA 422
13.51%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.26 COP 8,553
$1.40 FCFA 793
61.43%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.97 COP 37.8K
$7.02 FCFA 3,988
42.02%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.18 COP 4,479
$1.29 FCFA 733
-8.53%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.39 COP 9,048
$1.42 FCFA 809
68.31%
🚌 Getting Around
Medellin
Bamenda
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.86 COP 3,253
$1.78 FCFA 1,013
-51.69%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$41.45 COP 156.9K
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.47 COP 5,555
$0.46 FCFA 260
219.57%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.95 COP 7,367
$0.33 FCFA 188
490.91%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.76 COP 29.4K
$6.25 FCFA 3,549
24.16%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.97 COP 3,663
$1.27 FCFA 719
-23.62%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.9K COP 68.0M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.7K COP 101.2M
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Medellin
Bamenda
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$81.1 COP 307.1K
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.40 COP 35.6K
$17.60 FCFA 10.0K
-46.59%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.61 COP 89.4K
$33.75 FCFA 19.2K
-30.04%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Medellin
Bamenda
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.55 COP 96.7K
$9.00 FCFA 5,115
183.89%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$19.29 COP 73.0K
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Cinema Ticket
$4.10 COP 15.5K
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Medellin
Bamenda
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$306 COP 1.2M
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,899 COP 22.3M
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Medellin
Bamenda
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.8 COP 226.5K
$26.40 FCFA 15.0K
126.59%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$31.96 COP 121.0K
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$103 COP 388.8K
$43.72 FCFA 24.8K
134.90%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 COP 408.4K
$61.9 FCFA 35.1K
74.35%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Medellin
Bamenda
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$483 COP 1.8M
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$377 COP 1.4M
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$822 COP 3.1M
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$721 COP 2.7M
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,784 COP 10.5M
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,320 COP 5.0M
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Medellin
Bamenda
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$538 COP 2.0M
$106 FCFA 60.4K
405.61%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.43
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Last update for Medellin: March 3, 2026

Last update for Bamenda: March 2, 2026

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