Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Villarrica Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Villarrica

😐 Solo nomad: Medellin is 39.2% more expensive than Villarrica without rent, and 49.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Medellin is 62.5% more expensive than Villarrica without rent, and 106% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Medellin
Villarrica
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.03 COP 22.7K
$3.69 ₲23.9K
63.41%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$33.17 COP 124.8K
$15.18 ₲98.4K
118.51%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.29 COP 27.4K
$4.51 ₲29.2K
61.64%
Cappuccino
$1.63 COP 6,133
$1.24 ₲8,019
31.45%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.05 COP 3,947
$0.62 ₲3,994
69.35%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.77 COP 2,899
$0.37 ₲2,391
108.11%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.73 COP 6,510
$1.10 ₲7,114
57.27%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.18 COP 12.0K
$0.99 ₲6,393
221.21%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Medellin
Villarrica
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.07 COP 4,015
$0.86 ₲5,542
24.42%
White Bread (500g)
$1.31 COP 4,935
$0.76 ₲4,919
72.37%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.38 COP 5,195
$0.97 ₲6,274
42.27%
Eggs
$2.25 COP 8,457
$1.58 ₲10.3K
42.41%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.48 COP 16.9K
$5.41 ₲35.0K
-17.19%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.74 COP 21.6K
$2.82 ₲18.3K
103.55%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.86 COP 33.3K
$6.30 ₲40.8K
40.63%
Apples (1kg)
$2.24 COP 8,438
$2.05 ₲13.3K
9.27%
Banana (1kg)
$1.06 COP 3,988
$0.76 ₲4,952
39.47%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.51 COP 5,697
$0.61 ₲3,939
147.54%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.36 COP 5,119
$1.68 ₲10.9K
-19.05%
Potato (1kg)
$1.12 COP 4,218
$1.02 ₲6,632
9.80%
Onion (1kg)
$1.17 COP 4,400
$0.59 ₲3,815
98.31%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.90 COP 3,395
$0.55 ₲3,594
63.64%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.84 COP 3,150
$0.53 ₲3,404
58.49%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.26 COP 8,501
$0.86 ₲5,579
162.79%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.97 COP 37.5K
$6.83 ₲44.2K
45.97%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.18 COP 4,451
$0.51 ₲3,313
131.37%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.39 COP 8,993
$1.36 ₲8,841
75.74%
🚌 Getting Around
Medellin
Villarrica
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.86 COP 3,233
-
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$41.45 COP 156.0K
-
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.47 COP 5,521
$0.64 ₲4,154
129.69%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.95 COP 7,323
$0.80 ₲5,161
143.75%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.76 COP 29.2K
$3.86 ₲25.0K
101.04%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.97 COP 3,640
$0.84 ₲5,426
15.48%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.9K COP 67.5M
$14.9K ₲96.4M
20.66%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.7K COP 100.6M
$24.3K ₲157.1M
10.18%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Medellin
Villarrica
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$81.1 COP 305.2K
$22.98 ₲148.8K
252.96%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.40 COP 35.4K
$13.60 ₲88.1K
-30.88%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.61 COP 88.8K
$15.21 ₲98.5K
55.23%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Medellin
Villarrica
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.55 COP 96.1K
$24.72 ₲160.1K
3.36%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$19.29 COP 72.6K
$2.58 ₲16.7K
647.67%
Cinema Ticket
$4.10 COP 15.4K
$5.17 ₲33.5K
-20.70%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Medellin
Villarrica
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$306 COP 1.2M
$31.08 ₲201.3K
884.91%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,899 COP 22.2M
$3,212 ₲20.8M
83.66%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Medellin
Villarrica
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.8 COP 225.1K
$48.07 ₲311.4K
24.44%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$31.96 COP 120.3K
$31.43 ₲203.6K
1.69%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$103 COP 386.5K
$70.9 ₲459.5K
44.77%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 COP 405.9K
$52.4 ₲339.2K
106.02%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Medellin
Villarrica
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$483 COP 1.8M
-
-
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$377 COP 1.4M
$286 ₲1.9M
32.11%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$822 COP 3.1M
$191 ₲1.2M
330.97%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$721 COP 2.7M
$152 ₲984.3K
374.49%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,784 COP 10.5M
-
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,320 COP 5.0M
-
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Medellin
Villarrica
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$538 COP 2.0M
$505 ₲3.3M
6.36%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.43
10.17
32.06%

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Last update for Medellin: March 3, 2026

Last update for Villarrica: February 28, 2026

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