Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Metro, Lampung Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Metro, Lampung

😐 Solo nomad: Medellin is 78.3% more expensive than Metro, Lampung without rent, and 66.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Medellin is 52.1% more expensive than Metro, Lampung without rent, and 67.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Medellin
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.03 COP 22.7K
$3.12 Rp 52.6K
93.27%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$33.17 COP 124.8K
$18.40 Rp 310.5K
80.27%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.29 COP 27.4K
$2.72 Rp 45.9K
168.01%
Cappuccino
$1.63 COP 6,134
$2.11 Rp 35.6K
-22.75%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.05 COP 3,948
$0.51 Rp 8,535
105.88%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.77 COP 2,899
$0.26 Rp 4,356
196.15%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.73 COP 6,511
$1.57 Rp 26.4K
10.19%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.18 COP 12.0K
$3.31 Rp 55.8K
-3.93%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Medellin
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.07 COP 4,016
$1.13 Rp 19.0K
-5.31%
White Bread (500g)
$1.31 COP 4,935
$0.95 Rp 16.0K
37.89%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.38 COP 5,196
$1.00 Rp 16.9K
38.00%
Eggs
$2.25 COP 8,458
$0.86 Rp 14.5K
161.63%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.48 COP 16.9K
$6.43 Rp 108.4K
-30.33%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.74 COP 21.6K
$2.53 Rp 42.7K
126.88%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.86 COP 33.4K
$7.73 Rp 130.4K
14.62%
Apples (1kg)
$2.24 COP 8,440
$1.65 Rp 27.8K
35.76%
Banana (1kg)
$1.06 COP 3,989
$1.13 Rp 19.0K
-6.19%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.51 COP 5,698
$1.25 Rp 21.1K
20.80%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.36 COP 5,120
$1.01 Rp 17.0K
34.65%
Potato (1kg)
$1.12 COP 4,219
$1.38 Rp 23.4K
-18.84%
Onion (1kg)
$1.17 COP 4,401
$1.39 Rp 23.4K
-15.83%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.90 COP 3,396
$0.62 Rp 10.5K
45.16%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.84 COP 3,150
$0.43 Rp 7,252
95.35%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.26 COP 8,502
$2.12 Rp 35.7K
6.60%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.97 COP 37.5K
$14.93 Rp 251.8K
-33.22%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.18 COP 4,452
$1.89 Rp 31.9K
-37.57%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.39 COP 8,995
$3.24 Rp 54.7K
-26.23%
🚌 Getting Around
Medellin
Metro, Lampung
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.86 COP 3,234
$0.29 Rp 4,974
196.55%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$41.45 COP 156.0K
$9.57 Rp 161.5K
333.12%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.47 COP 5,522
$0.53 Rp 8,914
177.36%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.95 COP 7,324
$0.37 Rp 6,292
427.03%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.76 COP 29.2K
$3.12 Rp 52.6K
148.72%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.97 COP 3,641
$0.76 Rp 12.8K
27.63%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.9K COP 67.6M
$30.6K Rp 516.9M
-41.41%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.7K COP 100.6M
$32.9K Rp 555.3M
-18.80%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Medellin
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$81.1 COP 305.2K
$91.2 Rp 1.5M
-11.01%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.40 COP 35.4K
$6.77 Rp 114.2K
38.85%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.61 COP 88.8K
$27.76 Rp 468.3K
-14.95%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Medellin
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.55 COP 96.1K
$23.34 Rp 393.7K
9.47%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$19.29 COP 72.6K
$6.04 Rp 102.0K
219.37%
Cinema Ticket
$4.10 COP 15.4K
$3.15 Rp 53.1K
30.16%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Medellin
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$306 COP 1.2M
$94.9 Rp 1.6M
222.46%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,899 COP 22.2M
$9,612 Rp 162.2M
-38.63%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Medellin
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.8 COP 225.1K
$28.45 Rp 479.9K
110.26%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$31.96 COP 120.3K
$14.08 Rp 237.6K
126.99%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$103 COP 386.5K
$22.24 Rp 375.2K
361.78%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 COP 406.0K
$40.58 Rp 684.7K
165.82%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Medellin
Metro, Lampung
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$483 COP 1.8M
$258 Rp 4.4M
87.12%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$377 COP 1.4M
$160 Rp 2.7M
135.31%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$822 COP 3.1M
$583 Rp 9.8M
40.83%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$721 COP 2.7M
$329 Rp 5.5M
119.28%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,784 COP 10.5M
$1,375 Rp 23.2M
102.49%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,320 COP 5.0M
$812 Rp 13.7M
62.55%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Medellin
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$538 COP 2.0M
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.43
9.59
40.04%

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Last update for Medellin: March 3, 2026

Last update for Metro, Lampung: March 1, 2026

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