Cost of Living Comparison Between Prince Albert and Medellin Cost of Living Comparison Between Prince Albert and Medellin

😐 Solo nomad: Prince Albert is 51.6% more expensive than Medellin without rent, and 72% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Prince Albert is 66.8% more expensive than Medellin without rent, and 57.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Prince Albert
Medellin
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$22.32 CA$30.39
$6.23 COP 26K
258.27%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$90 CA$123
$32.34 COP 134.8K
178.39%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.28 CA$14
$7.39 COP 30.8K
39.11%
Cappuccino
$3.74 CA$5.1
$1.72 COP 7,155
117.44%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.52 CA$3.43
$1.1 COP 4,575
129.09%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.04 CA$2.77
$0.73 COP 3,060
179.45%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.06 CA$8.25
$1.66 COP 6,916
265.06%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.99 CA$9.52
$3.2 COP 13.3K
118.44%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Prince Albert
Medellin
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.22 CA$1.67
$1.09 COP 4,552
11.93%
White Bread (500g)
$1.48 CA$2.02
$1.24 COP 5,188
19.35%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.61 CA$3.56
$1.33 COP 5,544
96.24%
Eggs
$3.75 CA$5.11
$2.22 COP 9,252
68.92%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.39 CA$10.05
$4.55 COP 19K
62.42%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.96 CA$12.2
$5.71 COP 23.8K
56.92%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$4.29 CA$5.83
$8.59 COP 35.8K
-50.06%
Apples (1kg)
$4.48 CA$6.09
$2.26 COP 9,410
98.23%
Banana (1kg)
$1.67 CA$2.27
$1.07 COP 4,461
56.07%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.78 CA$6.5
$1.51 COP 6,293
216.56%
Tomato (1kg)
$3.11 CA$4.23
$1.42 COP 5,911
119.01%
Potato (1kg)
$2.24 CA$3.04
$1.11 COP 4,619
101.80%
Onion (1kg)
$2.21 CA$3
$1.18 COP 4,932
87.29%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.85 CA$3.88
$0.89 COP 3,718
220.22%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.25 CA$1.71
$0.84 COP 3,507
48.81%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$11.12 CA$15.14
$2.35 COP 9,809
373.19%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.18 CA$19.3
$9.34 COP 38.9K
51.82%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.23 CA$4.4
$1.18 COP 4,927
173.73%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.43 CA$4.67
$2.49 COP 10.4K
37.75%
🚌 Getting Around
Prince Albert
Medellin
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.81 CA$2.47
$0.83 COP 3,464
118.07%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$39.32 CA$53.5
$41.9 COP 174.7K
-6.16%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.6 CA$3.54
$1.41 COP 5,899
84.40%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.23 CA$1.67
$1.96 COP 8,164
-37.24%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$14.89 CA$20.27
$7.85 COP 32.7K
89.68%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.08 CA$1.47
$1.02 COP 4,265
5.88%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$16.8K CA$22.8K
$17.6K COP 73.4M
-4.62%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.5K CA$27.9K
$26.2K COP 109.2M
-21.83%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Prince Albert
Medellin
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$55.2 CA$75.1
$82.5 COP 344.1K
-33.13%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$50.9 CA$69.3
$9.44 COP 39.4K
439.19%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$70.6 CA$96.1
$23.51 COP 98K
200.38%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Prince Albert
Medellin
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$42.04 CA$57.2
$25.68 COP 107.1K
63.71%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$18.45 CA$25.11
$19.14 COP 79.8K
-3.61%
Cinema Ticket
$9.85 CA$13.4
$3.96 COP 16.5K
148.74%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Prince Albert
Medellin
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$519 CA$707
$305 COP 1.3M
70.42%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$14.9K CA$20.3K
$5,925 COP 24.7M
151.80%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Prince Albert
Medellin
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.3 CA$71.3
$57.9 COP 241.4K
-9.60%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$37.51 CA$51.1
$31.59 COP 131.7K
18.74%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$93.5 CA$127
$103 COP 430.1K
-9.35%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 CA$153
$106 COP 440.5K
6.17%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Prince Albert
Medellin
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$955 CA$1,300
$489 COP 2M
95.08%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$705 CA$960
$379 COP 1.6M
85.98%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,449 CA$1,972
$827 COP 3.4M
75.20%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$817 CA$1,112
$729 COP 3M
12.03%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$4,544 CA$6,185
$2,190 COP 9.1M
107.48%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$3,576 CA$4,868
$1,532 COP 6.4M
133.35%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Prince Albert
Medellin
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,969 CA$2,680
$550 COP 2.3M
258.02%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.65
13.43
-50.48%

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Last update for Prince Albert: October 28, 2025

Last update for Medellin: October 28, 2025

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