Comparación del coste de vida entre Nampula y Medellin Comparación del coste de vida entre Nampula y Medellin

Monthly Cost of Living

A single person spends $286 per month in Nampula vs $1,034 in Medellin, rent included.

A couple spends around $466 per month in Nampula vs $1,577 in Medellin, rent included.

A family of three spends $645 per month in Nampula vs $2,120 in Medellin, rent included.

Nampula is about 72% cheaper than Medellin, driven mainly by Clothing & Footwear.

Both Nampula and Medellin are more affordable than the global median – Nampula 79% lower, Medellin 23% lower.

Moneda
🍽 Eating Out
Nampula
Medellin
Diferencia
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.31 MZN 275
$5.92 COP 21.4K
-27.20%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
-
$32.75 COP 118.2K
-
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
-
$7.20 COP 26.0K
-
Cappuccino
-
$1.70 COP 6,140
-
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.82 MZN 52.3
$1.10 COP 3,966
-25.45%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.62 MZN 39.33
$0.72 COP 2,605
-13.89%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.26 MZN 80.5
$1.67 COP 6,022
-24.55%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.53 MZN 97.6
$3.10 COP 11.2K
-50.65%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Nampula
Medellin
Diferencia
Milk (1 liter)
$1.80 MZN 114
$1.06 COP 3,809
69.81%
White Bread (500g)
$0.45 MZN 28.93
$1.25 COP 4,497
-64.00%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.12 MZN 71.4
$1.39 COP 5,022
-19.42%
Eggs
$2.74 MZN 174
$2.26 COP 8,168
21.24%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.96 MZN 635
$4.33 COP 15.6K
130.02%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.48 MZN 222
$5.84 COP 21.1K
-40.41%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$3.82 MZN 243
$8.83 COP 31.9K
-56.74%
Apples (1kg)
$2.70 MZN 172
$2.24 COP 8,099
20.54%
Banana (1kg)
$2.38 MZN 152
$1.08 COP 3,882
120.37%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.04 MZN 130
$1.53 COP 5,522
33.33%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.52 MZN 96.8
$1.37 COP 4,950
10.95%
Potato (1kg)
$1.45 MZN 92.6
$1.13 COP 4,078
28.32%
Onion (1kg)
$1.78 MZN 113
$1.12 COP 4,036
58.93%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.80 MZN 50.9
$0.85 COP 3,057
-5.88%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.89 MZN 56.5
$0.91 COP 3,281
-2.20%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
-
$2.33 COP 8,414
-
Wine (Bottle)
$6.23 MZN 397
$11.13 COP 40.2K
-44.03%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.37 MZN 151
$1.19 COP 4,309
99.16%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
-
$2.37 COP 8,553
-
🚌 Getting Around
Nampula
Medellin
Diferencia
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.14 MZN 8.96
$0.79 COP 2,838
-82.28%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$41.13 COP 148.5K
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.53 MZN 97.4
$1.44 COP 5,184
6.25%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.33 MZN 148
$1.91 COP 6,901
21.99%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
-
$8.02 COP 28.9K
-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.55 MZN 98.5
$0.94 COP 3,385
64.89%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
-
$17.9K COP 64.7M
-
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
-
$26.8K COP 96.7M
-
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Nampula
Medellin
Diferencia
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
-
$84.0 COP 303.1K
-
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
-
$9.60 COP 34.7K
-
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
-
$24.16 COP 87.2K
-
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Nampula
Medellin
Diferencia
Gym Membership (Monthly)
-
$25.88 COP 93.4K
-
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
-
$19.04 COP 68.7K
-
Cinema Ticket
-
$3.92 COP 14.1K
-
🧸 Childcare & Education
Nampula
Medellin
Diferencia
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
-
$306 COP 1.1M
-
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
-
$5,919 COP 21.4M
-
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Nampula
Medellin
Diferencia
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
-
$57.9 COP 209.1K
-
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
-
$31.82 COP 114.9K
-
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$93.9 MZN 5,980
$99.9 COP 360.6K
-6.02%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
-
$107 COP 386.8K
-
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Nampula
Medellin
Diferencia
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
-
$487 COP 1.8M
-
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
-
$368 COP 1.3M
-
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$948 MZN 60.4K
$826 COP 3.0M
14.87%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
-
$716 COP 2.6M
-
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
-
$2,925 COP 10.6M
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$1,407 COP 5.1M
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Nampula
Medellin
Diferencia
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$546 COP 2.0M
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
0
13.43
-

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Última actualización para Nampula: April 26, 2026

Última actualización para Medellin: April 27, 2026

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Nampula vs Medellin: Coste de vida - preguntas frecuentes
Is Medellin cheaper than Nampula?
Yes – Medellin is pricier by about 261%, and the gap shows up most in Clothing & Footwear. It's not just housing either; the difference applies across most spending categories.
What income do you need for each city?
For a comfortable life, plan on about $430 per month in Nampula and $1,550 in Medellin. That covers rent, food, utilities, transport, and enough left over to feel settled – not just surviving.
What are total monthly expenses in Nampula vs Medellin?
Monthly expenses with rent come to $286 in Nampula and $1,034 in Medellin. The difference isn't just one category – it shows up across housing, food, transport, and services.
How do food prices compare in Nampula and Medellin?
Groceries cost about 2% more in Medellin, though it depends on what you buy. Local produce may be comparable; imported and premium items show the biggest price gap.
Is $1,500 a realistic budget for Nampula or Medellin?
A $1,500 monthly budget goes further in Nampula, where all-in costs run around $286, than in Medellin at $1,034. In Nampula it covers expenses comfortably, while in Medellin it requires careful planning or may not stretch far enough.
Is Nampula or Medellin more family-friendly?
Families tend to lean toward Nampula – lower housing and cheaper childcare make a real difference, especially on a single income or when paying for private education.
Which city is the better choice to relocate to?
If budget matters most, go with Nampula. If higher salaries, better infrastructure, or specific career opportunities are the priority, Medellin makes more sense. Both are solid long-term options with distinct trade-offs.

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