Cost of Living Comparison Between Saratov and Medellin Cost of Living Comparison Between Saratov and Medellin

😐 Solo nomad: Saratov is 19.3% more expensive than Medellin without rent, and 1.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Saratov is 20.7% more expensive than Medellin without rent, and 0.1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Saratov
Medellin
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$12.63 ₽1,008
$6.23 COP 26K
102.73%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$38.66 ₽3,085
$32.34 COP 134.8K
19.54%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.47 ₽516
$7.39 COP 30.8K
-12.45%
Cappuccino
$1.97 ₽157
$1.72 COP 7,155
14.53%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.76 ₽61
$1.1 COP 4,575
-30.91%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.41 ₽32.76
$0.73 COP 3,060
-43.84%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.96 ₽76.4
$1.66 COP 6,916
-42.17%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.39 ₽191
$3.2 COP 13.3K
-25.31%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Saratov
Medellin
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.07 ₽85.5
$1.09 COP 4,552
-1.83%
White Bread (500g)
$0.63 ₽50.2
$1.24 COP 5,188
-49.19%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.65 ₽131
$1.33 COP 5,544
24.06%
Eggs
$1.6 ₽128
$2.22 COP 9,252
-27.93%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.2 ₽894
$4.55 COP 19K
146.15%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.47 ₽357
$5.71 COP 23.8K
-21.72%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.22 ₽736
$8.59 COP 35.8K
7.33%
Apples (1kg)
$1.19 ₽95.2
$2.26 COP 9,410
-47.35%
Banana (1kg)
$1.69 ₽135
$1.07 COP 4,461
57.94%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.23 ₽178
$1.51 COP 6,293
47.68%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.05 ₽163
$1.42 COP 5,911
44.37%
Potato (1kg)
$0.53 ₽42.59
$1.11 COP 4,619
-52.25%
Onion (1kg)
$0.59 ₽46.93
$1.18 COP 4,932
-50.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.43 ₽114
$0.89 COP 3,718
60.67%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.56 ₽44.72
$0.84 COP 3,507
-33.33%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.38 ₽190
$2.35 COP 9,809
1.28%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.96 ₽715
$9.34 COP 38.9K
-4.07%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.96 ₽76.5
$1.18 COP 4,927
-18.64%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.32 ₽185
$2.49 COP 10.4K
-6.83%
🚌 Getting Around
Saratov
Medellin
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.53 ₽42.29
$0.83 COP 3,464
-36.14%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$41.9 COP 174.7K
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.75 ₽140
$1.41 COP 5,899
24.11%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.24 ₽19.2
$1.96 COP 8,164
-87.76%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.03 ₽561
$7.85 COP 32.7K
-10.45%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.71 ₽56.9
$1.02 COP 4,265
-30.39%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$41.2K ₽3.3M
$17.6K COP 73.4M
133.98%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$38.2K ₽3M
$26.2K COP 109.2M
45.78%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Saratov
Medellin
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$84.7 ₽6,761
$82.5 COP 344.1K
2.67%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$5.35 ₽427
$9.44 COP 39.4K
-43.33%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$9.32 ₽744
$23.51 COP 98K
-60.36%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Saratov
Medellin
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$37.6 ₽3,000
$25.68 COP 107.1K
46.42%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.8 ₽1,740
$19.14 COP 79.8K
13.90%
Cinema Ticket
$5.15 ₽411
$3.96 COP 16.5K
30.05%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Saratov
Medellin
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$323 ₽25.8K
$305 COP 1.3M
6.01%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,949 ₽554.4K
$5,925 COP 24.7M
17.28%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Saratov
Medellin
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$133 ₽10.6K
$57.9 COP 241.4K
129.22%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$75.1 ₽5,989
$31.59 COP 131.7K
137.61%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$135 ₽10.8K
$103 COP 430.1K
31.32%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$154 ₽12.3K
$106 COP 440.5K
45.77%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Saratov
Medellin
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$408 ₽32.5K
$489 COP 2M
-16.70%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$287 ₽22.9K
$379 COP 1.6M
-24.29%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$602 ₽48.1K
$827 COP 3.4M
-27.15%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$462 ₽36.9K
$729 COP 3M
-36.62%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,999 ₽159.5K
$2,190 COP 9.1M
-8.74%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,236 ₽98.6K
$1,532 COP 6.4M
-19.37%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Saratov
Medellin
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$615 ₽49K
$550 COP 2.3M
11.75%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
12.45
13.43
-7.30%

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Last update for Saratov: October 28, 2025

Last update for Medellin: October 28, 2025

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