Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Jambi Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Jambi

😐 Solo nomad: Medellin is 21.2% more expensive than Jambi without rent, and 49.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Medellin is 17.5% more expensive than Jambi without rent, and 54.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Medellin
Jambi
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.23 COP 26K
$1.74 Rp 28.2K
258.05%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$32.34 COP 134.8K
$18.71 Rp 303.7K
72.85%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.39 COP 30.8K
$3.45 Rp 55.9K
114.20%
Cappuccino
$1.72 COP 7,155
$1.47 Rp 23.8K
17.01%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.1 COP 4,575
$1.2 Rp 19.5K
-8.33%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.73 COP 3,060
$0.21 Rp 3,395
247.62%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.66 COP 6,916
$2.4 Rp 38.9K
-30.83%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.2 COP 13.3K
$2.53 Rp 41.1K
26.48%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Medellin
Jambi
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 COP 4,552
$1.16 Rp 18.9K
-6.03%
White Bread (500g)
$1.24 COP 5,188
$1.16 Rp 18.9K
6.90%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.33 COP 5,544
$0.95 Rp 15.4K
40.00%
Eggs
$2.22 COP 9,252
$1.55 Rp 25.1K
43.23%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.55 COP 19K
$8.31 Rp 134.9K
-45.25%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.71 COP 23.8K
$3.08 Rp 49.9K
85.39%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.59 COP 35.8K
$8.05 Rp 130.7K
6.71%
Apples (1kg)
$2.26 COP 9,410
$2.3 Rp 37.3K
-1.74%
Banana (1kg)
$1.07 COP 4,461
$1.45 Rp 23.5K
-26.21%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.51 COP 6,293
$1.82 Rp 29.5K
-17.03%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.42 COP 5,911
$1.51 Rp 24.5K
-5.96%
Potato (1kg)
$1.11 COP 4,619
$1.31 Rp 21.3K
-15.27%
Onion (1kg)
$1.18 COP 4,932
$1.94 Rp 31.6K
-39.18%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.89 COP 3,718
$0.9 Rp 14.7K
-1.11%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.84 COP 3,507
$0.45 Rp 7,253
86.67%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.35 COP 9,809
$2.55 Rp 41.4K
-7.84%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.34 COP 38.9K
$23.41 Rp 380K
-60.10%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.18 COP 4,927
$2.13 Rp 34.6K
-44.60%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.49 COP 10.4K
$3.14 Rp 50.9K
-20.70%
🚌 Getting Around
Medellin
Jambi
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.83 COP 3,464
$0.3 Rp 4,824
176.67%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$41.9 COP 174.7K
$9.98 Rp 161.9K
319.84%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.41 COP 5,899
$0.54 Rp 8,750
161.11%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.96 COP 8,164
$0.34 Rp 5,560
476.47%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.85 COP 32.7K
$2.96 Rp 48.1K
165.20%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.02 COP 4,265
$0.82 Rp 13.2K
24.39%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.6K COP 73.4M
$24.3K Rp 395.2M
-27.73%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.2K COP 109.2M
$27.1K Rp 440M
-3.34%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Medellin
Jambi
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$82.5 COP 344.1K
$70.8 Rp 1.1M
16.55%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.44 COP 39.4K
$4.19 Rp 68K
125.30%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.51 COP 98K
$22.38 Rp 363.3K
5.05%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Medellin
Jambi
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.68 COP 107.1K
$16.62 Rp 269.7K
54.51%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$19.14 COP 79.8K
$6.21 Rp 100.8K
208.21%
Cinema Ticket
$3.96 COP 16.5K
$2.74 Rp 44.5K
44.53%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Medellin
Jambi
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$305 COP 1.3M
$92.8 Rp 1.5M
228.39%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,925 COP 24.7M
$7,632 Rp 123.9M
-22.37%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Medellin
Jambi
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$57.9 COP 241.4K
$40.96 Rp 664.8K
41.36%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$31.59 COP 131.7K
$30.39 Rp 493.2K
3.95%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$103 COP 430.1K
$66.8 Rp 1.1M
54.36%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$106 COP 440.5K
$73.8 Rp 1.2M
43.15%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Medellin
Jambi
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$489 COP 2M
$255 Rp 4.1M
92.10%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$379 COP 1.6M
$159 Rp 2.6M
139.00%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$827 COP 3.4M
$586 Rp 9.5M
41.18%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$729 COP 3M
$330 Rp 5.4M
121.13%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,190 COP 9.1M
$1,223 Rp 19.8M
79.09%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,532 COP 6.4M
$810 Rp 13.1M
89.25%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Medellin
Jambi
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$550 COP 2.3M
$216 Rp 3.5M
155.03%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.43
9.15
46.78%

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Last update for Medellin: October 28, 2025

Last update for Jambi: October 28, 2025

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