Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Norsup Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Norsup

šŸ˜ Solo nomad: Medellin is 21.6% more expensive than Norsup without rent, and 69.8% cheaper with rent.
šŸ˜ Family of 3: Medellin is 18.9% more expensive than Norsup without rent, and 102.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Medellin
Norsup
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.03 COPĀ 22.8K
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$33.17 COPĀ 125.6K
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.29 COPĀ 27.6K
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Cappuccino
$1.63 COPĀ 6,170
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.05 COPĀ 3,971
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.77 COPĀ 2,916
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.73 COPĀ 6,550
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.18 COPĀ 12.0K
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šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Medellin
Norsup
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.07 COPĀ 4,040
$4.33 VUVĀ 514
-75.29%
White Bread (500g)
$1.31 COPĀ 4,965
$4.12 VUVĀ 489
-68.20%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.38 COPĀ 5,227
$4.32 VUVĀ 512
-68.06%
Eggs
$2.25 COPĀ 8,509
$4.99 VUVĀ 592
-54.91%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.48 COPĀ 17.0K
$12.84 VUVĀ 1,524
-65.11%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.74 COPĀ 21.7K
$8.29 VUVĀ 984
-30.76%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.86 COPĀ 33.6K
$14.91 VUVĀ 1,771
-40.58%
Apples (1kg)
$2.24 COPĀ 8,490
$4.33 VUVĀ 514
-48.27%
Banana (1kg)
$1.06 COPĀ 4,012
$4.23 VUVĀ 503
-74.94%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.51 COPĀ 5,732
$4.30 VUVĀ 510
-64.88%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.36 COPĀ 5,151
$4.14 VUVĀ 492
-67.15%
Potato (1kg)
$1.12 COPĀ 4,244
$4.12 VUVĀ 490
-72.82%
Onion (1kg)
$1.17 COPĀ 4,427
$4.18 VUVĀ 496
-72.01%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.90 COPĀ 3,416
$4.26 VUVĀ 506
-78.87%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.84 COPĀ 3,169
$2.24 VUVĀ 266
-62.50%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.26 COPĀ 8,553
$16.75 VUVĀ 1,989
-86.51%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.97 COPĀ 37.8K
$16.50 VUVĀ 1,959
-39.58%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.18 COPĀ 4,479
$4.25 VUVĀ 505
-72.24%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.39 COPĀ 9,048
$4.19 VUVĀ 498
-42.96%
šŸšŒ Getting Around
Medellin
Norsup
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.86 COPĀ 3,253
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$41.45 COPĀ 156.9K
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.47 COPĀ 5,555
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.95 COPĀ 7,367
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.76 COPĀ 29.4K
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.97 COPĀ 3,663
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.9K COPĀ 68.0M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.7K COPĀ 101.2M
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šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Medellin
Norsup
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$81.1 COPĀ 307.1K
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.40 COPĀ 35.6K
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.61 COPĀ 89.4K
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šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Medellin
Norsup
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.55 COPĀ 96.7K
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$19.29 COPĀ 73.0K
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Cinema Ticket
$4.10 COPĀ 15.5K
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šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Medellin
Norsup
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$306 COPĀ 1.2M
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,899 COPĀ 22.3M
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šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Medellin
Norsup
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.8 COPĀ 226.5K
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$31.96 COPĀ 121.0K
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$103 COPĀ 388.8K
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 COPĀ 408.4K
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šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Medellin
Norsup
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$483 COPĀ 1.8M
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$377 COPĀ 1.4M
$2,936 VUVĀ 348.6K
-87.15%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$822 COPĀ 3.1M
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$721 COPĀ 2.7M
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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
Norsup
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$538 COPĀ 2.0M
$300 VUVĀ 35.6K
79.33%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.43
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Last update for Medellin: March 3, 2026

Last update for Norsup: March 1, 2026

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