Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Nara Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Nara

😐 Solo nomad: Medellin is 0 than Nara without rent, and 0 with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Medellin is 0 than Nara without rent, and 0 with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Medellin
Nara
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.22 COP 25.9K
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$33.25 COP 138.6K
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.47 COP 31.1K
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Cappuccino
$1.7 COP 7,097
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.11 COP 4,617
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.73 COP 3,023
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.71 COP 7,131
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.1 COP 12.9K
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Medellin
Nara
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 COP 4,560
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White Bread (500g)
$1.27 COP 5,292
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.38 COP 5,774
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Eggs
$2.19 COP 9,120
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.35 COP 18.1K
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.83 COP 24.3K
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.61 COP 35.9K
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Apples (1kg)
$2.33 COP 9,718
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Banana (1kg)
$1.12 COP 4,674
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Oranges (1kg)
$1.53 COP 6,394
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Tomato (1kg)
$1.38 COP 5,741
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Potato (1kg)
$1.11 COP 4,642
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Onion (1kg)
$1.17 COP 4,868
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Lettuce (1 head)
$0.88 COP 3,672
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.92 COP 3,850
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.29 COP 9,533
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Wine (Bottle)
$9.44 COP 39.4K
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.2 COP 4,991
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.47 COP 10.3K
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🚌 Getting Around
Medellin
Nara
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.8 COP 3,337
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$40.56 COP 169.1K
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.47 COP 6,140
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.95 COP 8,124
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.96 COP 33.2K
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.03 COP 4,288
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$18K COP 75.1M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.2K COP 109.4M
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Medellin
Nara
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$81.3 COP 339.1K
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.49 COP 39.6K
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.99 COP 100K
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Medellin
Nara
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.2 COP 105K
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$18.85 COP 78.6K
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Cinema Ticket
$3.95 COP 16.5K
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Medellin
Nara
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$313 COP 1.3M
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,023 COP 25.1M
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Medellin
Nara
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.4 COP 247.5K
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$32.15 COP 134K
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$102 COP 426.2K
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$107 COP 446K
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Medellin
Nara
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$479 COP 2M
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$375 COP 1.6M
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$834 COP 3.5M
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$723 COP 3M
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,181 COP 9.1M
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,515 COP 6.3M
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Medellin
Nara
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$561 COP 2.3M
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.43
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Last update for Medellin: November 5, 2025

Last update for Nara: November 4, 2025

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