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Cost of Living Comparison Between Saint George and Medellin Cost of Living Comparison Between Saint George and Medellin

😐 Solo nomad: Saint George is 231.8% more expensive than Medellin without rent, and 333.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Saint George is 255.2% more expensive than Medellin without rent, and 314.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Saint George
Medellin
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$60.8 BMD 60.8
$5.97 COP 21.9K
918.26%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$182 BMD 182
$32.40 COP 119.0K
462.13%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$14.95 BMD 14.95
$7.13 COP 26.2K
109.68%
Cappuccino
$6.41 BMD 6.41
$1.65 COP 6,043
288.48%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.44 BMD 3.44
$1.06 COP 3,882
224.53%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.90 BMD 2.90
$0.77 COP 2,839
276.62%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$9.85 BMD 9.85
$1.75 COP 6,418
462.86%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$8.59 BMD 8.59
$3.06 COP 11.2K
180.72%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Saint George
Medellin
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$4.53 BMD 4.53
$1.10 COP 4,026
311.82%
White Bread (500g)
$8.68 BMD 8.68
$1.30 COP 4,771
567.69%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.06 BMD 4.06
$1.34 COP 4,905
202.99%
Eggs
$7.49 BMD 7.49
$2.26 COP 8,299
231.42%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.72 BMD 7.72
$4.50 COP 16.5K
71.56%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$24.26 BMD 24.26
$5.80 COP 21.3K
318.28%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$25.16 BMD 25.16
$8.96 COP 32.9K
180.80%
Apples (1kg)
$10.24 BMD 10.24
$2.37 COP 8,691
332.07%
Banana (1kg)
$6.27 BMD 6.27
$1.07 COP 3,939
485.98%
Oranges (1kg)
$8.79 BMD 8.79
$1.48 COP 5,418
493.92%
Tomato (1kg)
$9.18 BMD 9.18
$1.36 COP 5,011
575.00%
Potato (1kg)
$8.40 BMD 8.40
$1.13 COP 4,135
643.36%
Onion (1kg)
$4.97 BMD 4.97
$1.13 COP 4,161
339.82%
Lettuce (1 head)
$6.05 BMD 6.05
$0.89 COP 3,274
579.78%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$3.34 BMD 3.34
$0.85 COP 3,114
292.94%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$17.39 BMD 17.39
$2.28 COP 8,361
662.72%
Wine (Bottle)
$59.5 BMD 59.5
$10.15 COP 37.3K
485.91%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$5.22 BMD 5.22
$1.19 COP 4,359
338.66%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.59 BMD 4.59
$2.40 COP 8,828
91.25%
🚌 Getting Around
Saint George
Medellin
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
-
$0.84 COP 3,074
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$40.85 COP 150.0K
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$6.14 BMD 6.14
$1.48 COP 5,417
314.86%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
-
$1.89 COP 6,949
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$53.0 BMD 53.0
$8.05 COP 29.5K
558.39%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.38 BMD 2.38
$0.94 COP 3,455
153.19%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$34.7K BMD 34.7K
$17.7K COP 65.1M
95.54%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$38.4K BMD 38.4K
$26.4K COP 96.8M
45.72%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Saint George
Medellin
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$239 BMD 239
$81.9 COP 300.7K
191.55%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$120 BMD 120
$9.54 COP 35.0K
1157.65%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$155 BMD 155
$23.68 COP 87.0K
554.90%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Saint George
Medellin
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$101 BMD 101
$25.85 COP 94.9K
289.98%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$75.0 BMD 75.0
$18.72 COP 68.7K
300.48%
Cinema Ticket
$13.63 BMD 13.63
$4.05 COP 14.9K
236.54%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Saint George
Medellin
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,341 BMD 1,341
$316 COP 1.2M
324.54%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$24.9K BMD 24.9K
$5,971 COP 21.9M
316.72%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Saint George
Medellin
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$29.50 BMD 29.50
$59.0 COP 216.4K
-49.96%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$59.4 BMD 59.4
$32.49 COP 119.3K
82.89%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$136 BMD 136
$99.9 COP 366.7K
35.89%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$128 BMD 128
$108 COP 394.9K
18.77%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Saint George
Medellin
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,453 BMD 2,453
$491 COP 1.8M
399.13%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,188 BMD 2,188
$371 COP 1.4M
489.48%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$3,679 BMD 3,679
$821 COP 3.0M
347.86%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$3,460 BMD 3,460
$731 COP 2.7M
373.28%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
-
$3,019 COP 11.1M
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$1,332 COP 4.9M
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Saint George
Medellin
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,963 BMD 3,963
$517 COP 1.9M
666.66%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.5
13.43
-51.60%

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Last update for Saint George: January 11, 2026

Last update for Medellin: January 12, 2026

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