Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and New Providence Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and New Providence

šŸ™‚ Solo nomad: Medellin is 55.2% cheaper than New Providence without rent, and 43.4% cheaper with rent.
šŸ™‚ Family of 3: Medellin is 50.1% cheaper than New Providence without rent, and 70.9% cheaper with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Medellin
New Providence
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.03 COPĀ 22.7K
$30.03 BSDĀ 30.03
-79.92%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$33.17 COPĀ 124.8K
$120 BSDĀ 120
-72.45%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.29 COPĀ 27.4K
$9.64 BSDĀ 9.64
-24.38%
Cappuccino
$1.63 COPĀ 6,133
$6.02 BSDĀ 6.02
-72.92%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.05 COPĀ 3,947
$4.80 BSDĀ 4.80
-78.13%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.77 COPĀ 2,899
$3.45 BSDĀ 3.45
-77.68%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.73 COPĀ 6,510
$9.21 BSDĀ 9.21
-81.22%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.18 COPĀ 12.0K
$4.40 BSDĀ 4.40
-27.73%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Medellin
New Providence
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.07 COPĀ 4,015
$3.05 BSDĀ 3.05
-64.92%
White Bread (500g)
$1.31 COPĀ 4,935
$4.65 BSDĀ 4.65
-71.83%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.38 COPĀ 5,195
$6.48 BSDĀ 6.48
-78.70%
Eggs
$2.25 COPĀ 8,457
$6.48 BSDĀ 6.48
-65.28%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.48 COPĀ 16.9K
$13.48 BSDĀ 13.48
-66.77%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.74 COPĀ 21.6K
$8.47 BSDĀ 8.47
-32.23%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.86 COPĀ 33.3K
$13.38 BSDĀ 13.38
-33.78%
Apples (1kg)
$2.24 COPĀ 8,438
$2.88 BSDĀ 2.88
-22.22%
Banana (1kg)
$1.06 COPĀ 3,988
$4.05 BSDĀ 4.05
-73.83%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.51 COPĀ 5,697
$4.40 BSDĀ 4.40
-65.68%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.36 COPĀ 5,119
$3.11 BSDĀ 3.11
-56.27%
Potato (1kg)
$1.12 COPĀ 4,218
$3.05 BSDĀ 3.05
-63.28%
Onion (1kg)
$1.17 COPĀ 4,400
$2.47 BSDĀ 2.47
-52.63%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.90 COPĀ 3,395
$2.66 BSDĀ 2.66
-66.17%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.84 COPĀ 3,150
$2.46 BSDĀ 2.46
-65.85%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.26 COPĀ 8,501
$12.20 BSDĀ 12.20
-81.48%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.97 COPĀ 37.5K
$24.52 BSDĀ 24.52
-59.34%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.18 COPĀ 4,451
$3.38 BSDĀ 3.38
-65.09%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.39 COPĀ 8,993
$4.06 BSDĀ 4.06
-41.13%
🚌 Getting Around
Medellin
New Providence
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.86 COPĀ 3,233
$1.24 BSDĀ 1.24
-30.65%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$41.45 COPĀ 156.0K
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.47 COPĀ 5,521
-
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.95 COPĀ 7,323
-
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.76 COPĀ 29.2K
$59.9 BSDĀ 59.9
-87.05%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.97 COPĀ 3,640
-
-
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.9K COPĀ 67.5M
-
-
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.7K COPĀ 100.6M
-
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Medellin
New Providence
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$81.1 COPĀ 305.2K
-
-
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.40 COPĀ 35.4K
$39.72 BSDĀ 39.72
-76.33%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.61 COPĀ 88.8K
$99.9 BSDĀ 99.9
-76.36%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Medellin
New Providence
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.55 COPĀ 96.1K
$76.0 BSDĀ 76.0
-66.36%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$19.29 COPĀ 72.6K
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-
Cinema Ticket
$4.10 COPĀ 15.4K
$14.83 BSDĀ 14.83
-72.35%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Medellin
New Providence
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$306 COPĀ 1.2M
-
-
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,899 COPĀ 22.2M
-
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šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Medellin
New Providence
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.8 COPĀ 225.1K
-
-
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$31.96 COPĀ 120.3K
-
-
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$103 COPĀ 386.5K
-
-
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 COPĀ 405.9K
-
-
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Medellin
New Providence
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$483 COPĀ 1.8M
$1,514 BSDĀ 1,514
-68.09%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$377 COPĀ 1.4M
$706 BSDĀ 706
-46.53%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$822 COPĀ 3.1M
-
-
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$721 COPĀ 2.7M
$4,432 BSDĀ 4,432
-83.73%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,784 COPĀ 10.5M
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-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,320 COPĀ 5.0M
-
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šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Medellin
New Providence
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$538 COPĀ 2.0M
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-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.43
0
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Last update for Medellin: March 3, 2026

Last update for New Providence: February 28, 2026

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