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

😐 Solo nomad: Medellin is 42.4% more expensive than Metro, Lampung without rent, and 68.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Medellin is 77.1% more expensive than Metro, Lampung without rent, and 73.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Medellin
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.14 COP 22.1K
$3.02 Rp 51.8K
103.31%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$33.05 COP 119.0K
$18.78 Rp 321.9K
75.99%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.32 COP 26.4K
$2.73 Rp 46.8K
168.13%
Cappuccino
$1.66 COP 5,971
$2.06 Rp 35.4K
-19.42%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.10 COP 3,977
$0.47 Rp 7,994
134.04%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.78 COP 2,815
$0.28 Rp 4,828
178.57%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.71 COP 6,172
$1.58 Rp 27.0K
8.23%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.17 COP 11.4K
$3.39 Rp 58.1K
-6.49%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Medellin
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.11 COP 4,002
$1.09 Rp 18.8K
1.83%
White Bread (500g)
$1.31 COP 4,707
$0.88 Rp 15.0K
48.86%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.38 COP 4,967
$1.00 Rp 17.2K
38.00%
Eggs
$2.22 COP 7,989
$0.87 Rp 14.9K
155.17%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.34 COP 15.6K
$6.64 Rp 113.9K
-34.64%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.80 COP 20.9K
$2.44 Rp 41.8K
137.70%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.98 COP 32.3K
$7.60 Rp 130.2K
18.16%
Apples (1kg)
$2.26 COP 8,143
$1.62 Rp 27.7K
39.51%
Banana (1kg)
$1.11 COP 4,013
$1.09 Rp 18.6K
1.83%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.46 COP 5,271
$1.25 Rp 21.4K
16.80%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.37 COP 4,916
$1.01 Rp 17.3K
35.64%
Potato (1kg)
$1.11 COP 3,999
$1.37 Rp 23.5K
-18.98%
Onion (1kg)
$1.16 COP 4,188
$1.40 Rp 24.0K
-17.14%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.89 COP 3,202
$0.62 Rp 10.7K
43.55%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.87 COP 3,116
$0.45 Rp 7,789
93.33%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.35 COP 8,473
$2.21 Rp 37.8K
6.33%
Wine (Bottle)
$10.86 COP 39.1K
$14.35 Rp 246.0K
-24.32%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.20 COP 4,319
$1.83 Rp 31.3K
-34.43%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.48 COP 8,923
$3.06 Rp 52.5K
-18.95%
🚌 Getting Around
Medellin
Metro, Lampung
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.79 COP 2,835
$0.32 Rp 5,492
146.88%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$40.77 COP 146.8K
$9.77 Rp 167.4K
317.30%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.42 COP 5,124
$0.57 Rp 9,785
149.12%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.91 COP 6,882
$0.37 Rp 6,390
416.22%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.65 COP 27.5K
$2.99 Rp 51.2K
155.85%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.97 COP 3,481
$0.81 Rp 13.8K
19.75%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$18.1K COP 65.2M
$30.7K Rp 525.8M
-41.00%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K COP 94.7M
$33.4K Rp 572.8M
-21.27%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Medellin
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$81.3 COP 292.8K
$91.8 Rp 1.6M
-11.45%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.63 COP 34.7K
$6.52 Rp 111.8K
47.70%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.36 COP 87.7K
$27.36 Rp 469.0K
-10.96%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Medellin
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$26.02 COP 93.7K
$23.05 Rp 395.1K
12.89%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$18.92 COP 68.1K
$6.12 Rp 104.9K
209.15%
Cinema Ticket
$3.89 COP 14.0K
$3.11 Rp 53.4K
25.08%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Medellin
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$304 COP 1.1M
$95.1 Rp 1.6M
219.71%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,902 COP 21.3M
$9,851 Rp 168.8M
-40.09%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Medellin
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$58.7 COP 211.3K
$28.64 Rp 490.8K
104.89%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$32.48 COP 116.9K
$14.16 Rp 242.6K
129.38%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$102 COP 366.3K
$22.20 Rp 380.6K
358.29%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 COP 389.4K
$41.53 Rp 711.9K
160.44%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Medellin
Metro, Lampung
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$474 COP 1.7M
$255 Rp 4.4M
86.22%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$371 COP 1.3M
$160 Rp 2.7M
131.85%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$848 COP 3.1M
$587 Rp 10.1M
44.38%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$716 COP 2.6M
$328 Rp 5.6M
118.30%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,871 COP 10.3M
$1,227 Rp 21.0M
134.07%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,375 COP 5.0M
$809 Rp 13.9M
69.95%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Medellin
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$542 COP 1.9M
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.43
9.59
40.04%

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Last update for Medellin: April 13, 2026

Last update for Metro, Lampung: April 12, 2026

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