Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Vladikavkaz Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Vladikavkaz

😐 Solo nomad: Medellin is 18.4% more expensive than Vladikavkaz without rent, and 4.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Medellin is 10.1% more expensive than Vladikavkaz without rent, and 2.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Medellin
Vladikavkaz
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.03 COP 22.8K
$9.50 ₽751
-36.53%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$33.17 COP 125.6K
$38.05 ₽3,008
-12.83%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.29 COP 27.6K
$5.75 ₽454
26.78%
Cappuccino
$1.63 COP 6,170
$1.17 ₽92.5
39.32%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.05 COP 3,971
$0.91 ₽71.8
15.38%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.77 COP 2,916
$0.46 ₽36.26
67.39%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.73 COP 6,550
$1.62 ₽128
6.79%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.18 COP 12.0K
$2.49 ₽197
27.71%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Medellin
Vladikavkaz
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.07 COP 4,040
$1.04 ₽82.0
2.88%
White Bread (500g)
$1.31 COP 4,965
$0.71 ₽56.3
84.51%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.38 COP 5,227
$1.43 ₽113
-3.50%
Eggs
$2.25 COP 8,509
$1.57 ₽124
43.31%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.48 COP 17.0K
$10.79 ₽853
-58.48%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.74 COP 21.7K
$5.02 ₽397
14.34%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.86 COP 33.6K
$9.01 ₽713
-1.66%
Apples (1kg)
$2.24 COP 8,490
$1.74 ₽138
28.74%
Banana (1kg)
$1.06 COP 4,012
$1.90 ₽150
-44.21%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.51 COP 5,732
$1.93 ₽153
-21.76%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.36 COP 5,151
$4.34 ₽343
-68.66%
Potato (1kg)
$1.12 COP 4,244
$0.86 ₽68.0
30.23%
Onion (1kg)
$1.17 COP 4,427
$0.67 ₽52.8
74.63%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.90 COP 3,416
$1.42 ₽112
-36.62%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.84 COP 3,169
$0.68 ₽53.5
23.53%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.26 COP 8,553
$2.92 ₽231
-22.60%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.97 COP 37.8K
$8.27 ₽654
20.56%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.18 COP 4,479
$0.96 ₽75.7
22.92%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.39 COP 9,048
$1.87 ₽147
27.81%
🚌 Getting Around
Medellin
Vladikavkaz
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.86 COP 3,253
$0.42 ₽33.57
104.76%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$41.45 COP 156.9K
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.47 COP 5,555
$1.29 ₽102
13.95%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.95 COP 7,367
$0.22 ₽17.29
786.36%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.76 COP 29.4K
$6.27 ₽495
23.76%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.97 COP 3,663
$0.80 ₽63.2
21.25%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.9K COP 68.0M
$34.6K ₽2.7M
-48.10%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.7K COP 101.2M
$36.2K ₽2.9M
-26.17%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Medellin
Vladikavkaz
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$81.1 COP 307.1K
$108 ₽8,552
-25.04%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.40 COP 35.6K
$5.82 ₽460
61.51%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.61 COP 89.4K
$7.94 ₽628
197.36%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Medellin
Vladikavkaz
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.55 COP 96.7K
$38.60 ₽3,051
-33.81%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$19.29 COP 73.0K
$12.75 ₽1,008
51.29%
Cinema Ticket
$4.10 COP 15.5K
$6.51 ₽514
-37.02%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Medellin
Vladikavkaz
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$306 COP 1.2M
$320 ₽25.3K
-4.39%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,899 COP 22.3M
$6,893 ₽544.8K
-14.42%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Medellin
Vladikavkaz
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.8 COP 226.5K
$71.1 ₽5,622
-15.89%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$31.96 COP 121.0K
$44.19 ₽3,493
-27.68%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$103 COP 388.8K
$114 ₽9,016
-9.97%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 COP 408.4K
$108 ₽8,550
-0.29%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Medellin
Vladikavkaz
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$483 COP 1.8M
$421 ₽33.3K
14.72%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$377 COP 1.4M
$338 ₽26.7K
11.69%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$822 COP 3.1M
$731 ₽57.8K
12.36%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$721 COP 2.7M
$555 ₽43.8K
30.01%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,784 COP 10.5M
$1,405 ₽111.1K
98.15%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,320 COP 5.0M
$1,522 ₽120.3K
-13.25%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Medellin
Vladikavkaz
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$538 COP 2.0M
$493 ₽39.0K
9.09%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.43
14.33
-6.28%

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Last update for Medellin: March 3, 2026

Last update for Vladikavkaz: February 28, 2026

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