Comparación del coste de vida entre Medellin y Namangan Comparación del coste de vida entre Medellin y Namangan

Monthly Cost of Living

A single person spends $1,034 per month in Medellin vs $358 in Namangan, rent included.

A couple spends around $1,577 per month in Medellin vs $529 in Namangan, rent included.

A family of three spends $2,120 per month in Medellin vs $700 in Namangan, rent included.

Medellin costs about 188% more than Namangan, driven mainly by Groceries & Markets.

Both Medellin and Namangan are more affordable than the global median – Medellin 23% lower, Namangan 73% lower.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$5.92 COP 21.4K

$3.87 UZS 46.5K

52.97%

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$32.75 COP 118.2K

$11.66 UZS 140.4K

180.87%

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$7.20 COP 26.0K

$4.03 UZS 48.5K

78.66%

Cappuccino

$1.70 COP 6,140

$0.92 UZS 11.1K

84.78%

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.10 COP 3,966

$0.37 UZS 4,502

197.30%

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.72 COP 2,605

$0.20 UZS 2,403

260.00%

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.67 COP 6,022

$1.63 UZS 19.6K

2.45%

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.10 COP 11.2K

Milk (1 liter)

$1.06 COP 3,809

$0.61 UZS 7,285

73.77%

White Bread (500g)

$1.25 COP 4,497

$0.31 UZS 3,695

303.23%

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.39 COP 5,022

$0.81 UZS 9,761

71.60%

Eggs

$2.26 COP 8,168

$1.12 UZS 13.5K

101.79%

Local Cheese (1kg)

$4.33 COP 15.6K

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.84 COP 21.1K

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$8.83 COP 31.9K

$9.37 UZS 112.8K

-5.76%

Apples (1kg)

$2.24 COP 8,099

$1.00 UZS 12.1K

124.00%

Banana (1kg)

$1.08 COP 3,882

$1.77 UZS 21.3K

-38.98%

Oranges (1kg)

$1.53 COP 5,522

Tomato (1kg)

$1.37 COP 4,950

$0.64 UZS 7,742

114.06%

Potato (1kg)

$1.13 COP 4,078

$0.48 UZS 5,806

135.42%

Onion (1kg)

$1.12 COP 4,036

$0.41 UZS 4,921

173.17%

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.85 COP 3,057

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.91 COP 3,281

$0.47 UZS 5,666

93.62%

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$2.33 COP 8,414

Wine (Bottle)

$11.13 COP 40.2K

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.19 COP 4,309

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.37 COP 8,553

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.79 COP 2,838

$0.18 UZS 2,199

338.89%

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$41.13 COP 148.5K

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.44 COP 5,184

$0.35 UZS 4,189

311.43%

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.91 COP 6,901

$0.30 UZS 3,557

536.67%

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$8.02 COP 28.9K

$2.38 UZS 28.7K

236.97%

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.94 COP 3,385

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$17.9K COP 64.7M

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$26.8K COP 96.7M

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$84.0 COP 303.1K

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$9.60 COP 34.7K

$2.66 UZS 32.1K

260.90%

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$24.16 COP 87.2K

$11.69 UZS 140.8K

106.67%

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$25.88 COP 93.4K

$27.30 UZS 328.8K

-5.20%

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$19.04 COP 68.7K

Cinema Ticket

$3.92 COP 14.1K

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$306 COP 1.1M

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$5,919 COP 21.4M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$57.9 COP 209.1K

$15.75 UZS 189.6K

267.68%

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$31.82 COP 114.9K

$31.43 UZS 378.4K

1.24%

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$99.9 COP 360.6K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$107 COP 386.8K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$487 COP 1.8M

$198 UZS 2.4M

145.38%

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$368 COP 1.3M

$149 UZS 1.8M

146.89%

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$826 COP 3.0M

$299 UZS 3.6M

176.23%

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$716 COP 2.6M

$198 UZS 2.4M

261.33%

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$2,925 COP 10.6M

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,407 COP 5.1M

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$546 COP 2.0M

$401 UZS 4.8M

36.19%

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

13.43

Los datos de CityCost se basan en IA y aportaciones de usuarios. Puede haber pequeñas variaciones.

Última actualización para Medellin: April 27, 2026

Última actualización para Namangan: April 27, 2026

Cost Breakdown

A central one-bedroom costs $487 in Medellin versus $198 in Namangan. Rent is usually the largest line item in a monthly budget, so the gap here sets the tone for the overall comparison.

Salaries run about 36% higher in Medellin, which partly offsets the higher cost of living there. Purchasing power depends on which expenses matter most to you.

A mid-range dinner for two costs $33.00 in Medellin versus $12.00 in Namangan. Monthly groceries follow the same trend: $190 vs $72.0 – making Namangan the more affordable choice for daily food spending.

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Medellin vs Namangan: Coste de vida - preguntas frecuentes

Yes – Medellin is pricier by about 188%, and the gap shows up most in Groceries & Markets. It's not just housing either; the difference applies across most spending categories.

For a comfortable life, plan on about $1,550 per month in Medellin and $538 in Namangan. That covers rent, food, utilities, transport, and enough left over to feel settled – not just surviving.

Rent is clearly cheaper in Namangan, especially for central apartments. Housing is actually the single biggest factor behind the overall cost gap between these two cities.

Groceries cost about 165% more in Medellin, though it depends on what you buy. Local produce may be comparable; imported and premium items show the biggest price gap.

A mid-range dinner for two costs $33.00 in Medellin and $12.00 in Namangan. That's a good indicator of the overall restaurant and café pricing gap between the two cities.

A $1,000 monthly budget goes further in Namangan, where all-in costs run around $358, than in Medellin at $1,034. In Namangan it covers expenses comfortably, while in Medellin it requires careful planning or may not stretch far enough.

Families tend to lean toward Namangan – lower housing and cheaper childcare make a real difference, especially on a single income or when paying for private education.

Both have safer and rougher neighborhoods, but overall safety is comparable to other large cities. Neighborhood choice matters more than the city-level comparison – central, well-trafficked areas feel secure in both.

If budget matters most, go with Namangan. If higher salaries, better infrastructure, or specific career opportunities are the priority, Medellin makes more sense. Both are solid long-term options with distinct trade-offs.