Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Kone Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Kone

😐 Solo nomad: Medellin is 101.9% more expensive than Kone without rent, and 112.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Medellin is 98.8% more expensive than Kone without rent, and 129.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Medellin
Kone
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.23 COP 26K
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$32.34 COP 134.8K
$54.1 CFPF 5,543
-40.22%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.39 COP 30.8K
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Cappuccino
$1.72 COP 7,155
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.1 COP 4,575
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.73 COP 3,060
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.66 COP 6,916
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.2 COP 13.3K
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Medellin
Kone
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 COP 4,552
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White Bread (500g)
$1.24 COP 5,188
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.33 COP 5,544
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Eggs
$2.22 COP 9,252
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.55 COP 19K
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.71 COP 23.8K
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.59 COP 35.8K
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Apples (1kg)
$2.26 COP 9,410
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Banana (1kg)
$1.07 COP 4,461
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Oranges (1kg)
$1.51 COP 6,293
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Tomato (1kg)
$1.42 COP 5,911
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Potato (1kg)
$1.11 COP 4,619
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Onion (1kg)
$1.18 COP 4,932
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Lettuce (1 head)
$0.89 COP 3,718
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.84 COP 3,507
$1.48 CFPF 152
-43.24%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.35 COP 9,809
$17.86 CFPF 1,830
-86.84%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.34 COP 38.9K
$15.61 CFPF 1,600
-40.17%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.18 COP 4,927
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.49 COP 10.4K
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🚌 Getting Around
Medellin
Kone
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.83 COP 3,464
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$41.9 COP 174.7K
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.41 COP 5,899
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.96 COP 8,164
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.85 COP 32.7K
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.02 COP 4,265
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.6K COP 73.4M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.2K COP 109.2M
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Medellin
Kone
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$82.5 COP 344.1K
$176 CFPF 18K
-53.08%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.44 COP 39.4K
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.51 COP 98K
$98.6 CFPF 10.1K
-76.15%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Medellin
Kone
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.68 COP 107.1K
$58 CFPF 5,944
-55.73%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$19.14 COP 79.8K
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Cinema Ticket
$3.96 COP 16.5K
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Medellin
Kone
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$305 COP 1.3M
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,925 COP 24.7M
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Medellin
Kone
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$57.9 COP 241.4K
$117 CFPF 12K
-50.53%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$31.59 COP 131.7K
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$103 COP 430.1K
$72 CFPF 7,372
43.36%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$106 COP 440.5K
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Medellin
Kone
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$489 COP 2M
$571 CFPF 58.5K
-14.34%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$379 COP 1.6M
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$827 COP 3.4M
$1,531 CFPF 156.8K
-45.98%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$729 COP 3M
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,190 COP 9.1M
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,532 COP 6.4M
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Medellin
Kone
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$550 COP 2.3M
$2,932 CFPF 300.4K
-81.24%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.43
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Last update for Medellin: October 28, 2025

Last update for Kone: October 29, 2025

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