Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Mataram Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Mataram

😐 Solo nomad: Medellin is 53.1% more expensive than Mataram without rent, and 81% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Medellin is 69.6% more expensive than Mataram without rent, and 83.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Medellin
Mataram
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.03 COP 22.7K
$1.05 Rp 17.8K
474.29%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$33.17 COP 124.7K
$10.90 Rp 184.3K
204.31%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.29 COP 27.4K
$2.28 Rp 38.6K
219.74%
Cappuccino
$1.63 COP 6,128
$1.82 Rp 30.8K
-10.44%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.05 COP 3,944
$0.52 Rp 8,731
101.92%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.77 COP 2,896
$0.34 Rp 5,749
126.47%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.73 COP 6,505
$2.56 Rp 43.3K
-32.42%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.18 COP 12.0K
$3.63 Rp 61.3K
-12.40%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Medellin
Mataram
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.07 COP 4,013
$1.54 Rp 26.0K
-30.52%
White Bread (500g)
$1.31 COP 4,931
$1.68 Rp 28.3K
-22.02%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.38 COP 5,191
$0.77 Rp 13.1K
79.22%
Eggs
$2.25 COP 8,451
$1.36 Rp 23.0K
65.44%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.48 COP 16.9K
$3.29 Rp 55.7K
36.17%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.74 COP 21.6K
$3.51 Rp 59.3K
63.53%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.86 COP 33.3K
$6.12 Rp 103.5K
44.77%
Apples (1kg)
$2.24 COP 8,432
$1.74 Rp 29.4K
28.74%
Banana (1kg)
$1.06 COP 3,985
$1.24 Rp 21.0K
-14.52%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.51 COP 5,693
$1.82 Rp 30.7K
-17.03%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.36 COP 5,116
$0.77 Rp 13.1K
76.62%
Potato (1kg)
$1.12 COP 4,215
$0.84 Rp 14.1K
33.33%
Onion (1kg)
$1.17 COP 4,397
$1.86 Rp 31.5K
-37.10%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.90 COP 3,393
$0.44 Rp 7,420
104.55%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.84 COP 3,148
$0.34 Rp 5,751
147.06%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.26 COP 8,495
$1.83 Rp 30.9K
23.50%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.97 COP 37.5K
$16.47 Rp 278.5K
-39.47%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.18 COP 4,448
$2.36 Rp 40.0K
-50.00%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.39 COP 8,987
$3.60 Rp 60.8K
-33.61%
🚌 Getting Around
Medellin
Mataram
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.86 COP 3,231
$0.60 Rp 10.1K
43.33%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$41.45 COP 155.9K
$18.53 Rp 313.3K
123.69%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.47 COP 5,517
$0.50 Rp 8,458
194.00%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.95 COP 7,317
$0.29 Rp 4,854
572.41%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.76 COP 29.2K
$3.05 Rp 51.6K
154.43%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.97 COP 3,638
$0.65 Rp 11.0K
49.23%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.9K COP 67.5M
$23.2K Rp 392.7M
-22.71%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.7K COP 100.5M
$27.2K Rp 459.5M
-1.65%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Medellin
Mataram
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$81.1 COP 305.0K
$51.8 Rp 876.1K
56.58%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.40 COP 35.4K
$4.29 Rp 72.5K
119.11%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.61 COP 88.8K
$19.44 Rp 328.7K
21.45%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Medellin
Mataram
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.55 COP 96.1K
$26.54 Rp 448.8K
-3.73%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$19.29 COP 72.5K
$7.82 Rp 132.2K
146.68%
Cinema Ticket
$4.10 COP 15.4K
$2.17 Rp 36.7K
88.94%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Medellin
Mataram
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$306 COP 1.2M
$90.4 Rp 1.5M
238.69%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,899 COP 22.2M
$4,244 Rp 71.8M
39.00%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Medellin
Mataram
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.8 COP 224.9K
$36.55 Rp 618.0K
63.67%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$31.96 COP 120.2K
$24.68 Rp 417.4K
29.50%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$103 COP 386.2K
$61.9 Rp 1.0M
65.97%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 COP 405.6K
$40.51 Rp 685.1K
166.28%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Medellin
Mataram
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$483 COP 1.8M
$77.0 Rp 1.3M
527.52%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$377 COP 1.4M
$131 Rp 2.2M
188.98%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$822 COP 3.1M
$154 Rp 2.6M
433.00%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$721 COP 2.7M
$259 Rp 4.4M
177.94%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,784 COP 10.5M
$1,224 Rp 20.7M
127.49%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,320 COP 5.0M
$796 Rp 13.5M
65.95%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Medellin
Mataram
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$538 COP 2.0M
$205 Rp 3.5M
162.14%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.43
9
49.22%

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Last update for Medellin: March 3, 2026

Last update for Mataram: March 2, 2026

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