Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Nampula Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Nampula

😐 Solo nomad: Medellin is 127.7% more expensive than Nampula without rent, and 254.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Medellin is 109.8% more expensive than Nampula without rent, and 224.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Medellin
Nampula
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.03 COP 22.8K
$4.40 MZN 280
37.05%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$33.17 COP 125.6K
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.29 COP 27.6K
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Cappuccino
$1.63 COP 6,170
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.05 COP 3,971
$0.89 MZN 56.7
17.98%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.77 COP 2,916
$0.60 MZN 38.50
28.33%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.73 COP 6,550
$1.28 MZN 81.5
35.16%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.18 COP 12.0K
$1.54 MZN 97.8
106.49%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Medellin
Nampula
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.07 COP 4,040
$1.79 MZN 114
-40.22%
White Bread (500g)
$1.31 COP 4,965
$0.49 MZN 31.28
167.35%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.38 COP 5,227
$1.11 MZN 70.5
24.32%
Eggs
$2.25 COP 8,509
$2.73 MZN 174
-17.58%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.48 COP 17.0K
$9.81 MZN 625
-54.33%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.74 COP 21.7K
$3.35 MZN 214
71.34%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.86 COP 33.6K
$3.95 MZN 252
124.30%
Apples (1kg)
$2.24 COP 8,490
$2.57 MZN 164
-12.84%
Banana (1kg)
$1.06 COP 4,012
$2.38 MZN 151
-55.46%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.51 COP 5,732
$2.04 MZN 130
-25.98%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.36 COP 5,151
$1.53 MZN 97.3
-11.11%
Potato (1kg)
$1.12 COP 4,244
$1.42 MZN 90.4
-21.13%
Onion (1kg)
$1.17 COP 4,427
$1.78 MZN 113
-34.27%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.90 COP 3,416
$0.80 MZN 50.9
12.50%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.84 COP 3,169
$0.82 MZN 52.4
2.44%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.26 COP 8,553
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Wine (Bottle)
$9.97 COP 37.8K
$6.42 MZN 409
55.30%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.18 COP 4,479
$2.32 MZN 148
-49.14%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.39 COP 9,048
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🚌 Getting Around
Medellin
Nampula
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.86 COP 3,253
$0.15 MZN 9.46
473.33%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$41.45 COP 156.9K
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.47 COP 5,555
$1.53 MZN 97.5
-3.92%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.95 COP 7,367
$2.33 MZN 148
-16.31%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.76 COP 29.4K
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.97 COP 3,663
$1.50 MZN 95.4
-35.33%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.9K COP 68.0M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.7K COP 101.2M
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Medellin
Nampula
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$81.1 COP 307.1K
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.40 COP 35.6K
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.61 COP 89.4K
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Medellin
Nampula
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.55 COP 96.7K
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$19.29 COP 73.0K
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Cinema Ticket
$4.10 COP 15.5K
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Medellin
Nampula
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$306 COP 1.2M
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,899 COP 22.3M
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Medellin
Nampula
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.8 COP 226.5K
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$31.96 COP 121.0K
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$103 COP 388.8K
$94.3 MZN 6,002
8.97%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 COP 408.4K
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Medellin
Nampula
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$483 COP 1.8M
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$377 COP 1.4M
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$822 COP 3.1M
$930 MZN 59.2K
-11.66%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$721 COP 2.7M
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,784 COP 10.5M
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,320 COP 5.0M
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Medellin
Nampula
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$538 COP 2.0M
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.43
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Last update for Medellin: March 3, 2026

Last update for Nampula: March 2, 2026

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