Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Yogyakarta Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Yogyakarta

😐 Solo nomad: Medellin is 47.5% more expensive than Yogyakarta without rent, and 56.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Medellin is 38.9% more expensive than Yogyakarta without rent, and 54.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Medellin
Yogyakarta
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.23 COP 26K
$1.35 Rp 21.8K
361.48%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$32.34 COP 134.8K
$8.95 Rp 145.3K
261.34%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.39 COP 30.8K
$3.14 Rp 51K
135.35%
Cappuccino
$1.72 COP 7,155
$1.39 Rp 22.6K
23.74%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.1 COP 4,575
$0.5 Rp 8,123
120.00%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.73 COP 3,060
$0.28 Rp 4,569
160.71%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.66 COP 6,916
$2.53 Rp 41K
-34.39%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.2 COP 13.3K
$3.34 Rp 54.2K
-4.19%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Medellin
Yogyakarta
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 COP 4,552
$1.22 Rp 19.9K
-10.66%
White Bread (500g)
$1.24 COP 5,188
$1.35 Rp 21.9K
-8.15%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.33 COP 5,544
$0.88 Rp 14.3K
51.14%
Eggs
$2.22 COP 9,252
$1.29 Rp 20.9K
72.09%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.55 COP 19K
$6.73 Rp 109.3K
-32.39%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.71 COP 23.8K
$3.33 Rp 54K
71.47%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.59 COP 35.8K
$8.06 Rp 130.8K
6.58%
Apples (1kg)
$2.26 COP 9,410
$2.29 Rp 37.2K
-1.31%
Banana (1kg)
$1.07 COP 4,461
$1.4 Rp 22.7K
-23.57%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.51 COP 6,293
$1.43 Rp 23.2K
5.59%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.42 COP 5,911
$1.04 Rp 16.9K
36.54%
Potato (1kg)
$1.11 COP 4,619
$1.12 Rp 18.1K
-0.89%
Onion (1kg)
$1.18 COP 4,932
$1.73 Rp 28K
-31.79%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.89 COP 3,718
$0.45 Rp 7,312
97.78%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.84 COP 3,507
$0.38 Rp 6,200
121.05%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.35 COP 9,809
$2.53 Rp 41.1K
-7.11%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.34 COP 38.9K
$14.95 Rp 242.7K
-37.53%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.18 COP 4,927
$1.85 Rp 30K
-36.22%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.49 COP 10.4K
$3.33 Rp 54K
-25.23%
🚌 Getting Around
Medellin
Yogyakarta
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.83 COP 3,464
$0.21 Rp 3,405
295.24%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$41.9 COP 174.7K
$9.84 Rp 159.8K
325.81%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.41 COP 5,899
$0.47 Rp 7,638
200.00%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.96 COP 8,164
$0.31 Rp 5,091
532.26%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.85 COP 32.7K
$4.28 Rp 69.4K
83.41%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.02 COP 4,265
$0.86 Rp 14K
18.60%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.6K COP 73.4M
$19.1K Rp 309.6M
-7.72%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.2K COP 109.2M
$27.4K Rp 445.5M
-4.54%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Medellin
Yogyakarta
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$82.5 COP 344.1K
$72.6 Rp 1.2M
13.63%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.44 COP 39.4K
$4.13 Rp 67K
128.57%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.51 COP 98K
$19.35 Rp 314.2K
21.50%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Medellin
Yogyakarta
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.68 COP 107.1K
$15.17 Rp 246.2K
69.28%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$19.14 COP 79.8K
$3.06 Rp 49.7K
525.49%
Cinema Ticket
$3.96 COP 16.5K
$2.71 Rp 44K
46.13%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Medellin
Yogyakarta
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$305 COP 1.3M
$70.6 Rp 1.1M
331.74%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,925 COP 24.7M
$4,342 Rp 70.5M
36.45%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Medellin
Yogyakarta
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$57.9 COP 241.4K
$33.65 Rp 546.2K
72.07%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$31.59 COP 131.7K
$29.36 Rp 476.5K
7.60%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$103 COP 430.1K
$77.1 Rp 1.3M
33.87%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$106 COP 440.5K
$82.1 Rp 1.3M
28.79%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Medellin
Yogyakarta
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$489 COP 2M
$191 Rp 3.1M
155.80%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$379 COP 1.6M
$171 Rp 2.8M
121.69%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$827 COP 3.4M
$754 Rp 12.2M
9.67%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$729 COP 3M
$397 Rp 6.4M
83.66%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,190 COP 9.1M
$1,196 Rp 19.4M
83.14%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,532 COP 6.4M
$262 Rp 4.3M
484.60%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Medellin
Yogyakarta
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$550 COP 2.3M
$150 Rp 2.4M
265.51%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.43
8.33
61.22%

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Last update for Medellin: October 28, 2025

Last update for Yogyakarta: October 27, 2025

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