Cost of Living Comparison Between Soledad and Medellin Cost of Living Comparison Between Soledad and Medellin

😐 Solo nomad: Soledad is 21.6% more expensive than Medellin without rent, and 4.9% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Soledad is 7.7% more expensive than Medellin without rent, and 9.3% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Soledad
Medellin
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.94 COP 22.5K
$6.03 COP 22.8K
-1.49%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.44 COP 88.8K
$33.17 COP 125.6K
-29.33%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.88 COP 37.4K
$7.29 COP 27.6K
35.53%
Cappuccino
$1.58 COP 5,992
$1.63 COP 6,170
-3.07%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.86 COP 3,254
$1.05 COP 3,971
-18.10%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.70 COP 2,660
$0.77 COP 2,916
-9.09%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.30 COP 4,903
$1.73 COP 6,550
-24.86%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.96 COP 11.2K
$3.18 COP 12.0K
-6.92%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Soledad
Medellin
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.20 COP 4,540
$1.07 COP 4,040
12.15%
White Bread (500g)
$1.84 COP 6,949
$1.31 COP 4,965
40.46%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.38 COP 5,232
$1.38 COP 5,227
-
Eggs
$2.21 COP 8,374
$2.25 COP 8,509
-1.78%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.09 COP 26.9K
$4.48 COP 17.0K
58.26%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.24 COP 23.6K
$5.74 COP 21.7K
8.71%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.74 COP 29.3K
$8.86 COP 33.6K
-12.64%
Apples (1kg)
$3.21 COP 12.1K
$2.24 COP 8,490
43.30%
Banana (1kg)
$1.07 COP 4,059
$1.06 COP 4,012
0.94%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.44 COP 5,462
$1.51 COP 5,732
-4.64%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.57 COP 5,947
$1.36 COP 5,151
15.44%
Potato (1kg)
$1.59 COP 6,013
$1.12 COP 4,244
41.96%
Onion (1kg)
$1.11 COP 4,194
$1.17 COP 4,427
-5.13%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.06 COP 3,999
$0.90 COP 3,416
17.78%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.59 COP 2,225
$0.84 COP 3,169
-29.76%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.29 COP 8,659
$2.26 COP 8,553
1.33%
Wine (Bottle)
$17.31 COP 65.6K
$9.97 COP 37.8K
73.62%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.92 COP 3,491
$1.18 COP 4,479
-22.03%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.97 COP 3,686
$2.39 COP 9,048
-59.41%
🚌 Getting Around
Soledad
Medellin
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.73 COP 2,762
$0.86 COP 3,253
-15.12%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$48.98 COP 185.4K
$41.45 COP 156.9K
18.17%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.89 COP 7,144
$1.47 COP 5,555
28.57%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.67 COP 6,308
$1.95 COP 7,367
-14.36%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.72 COP 17.9K
$7.76 COP 29.4K
-39.18%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.97 COP 3,675
$0.97 COP 3,663
-
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$19.2K COP 72.5M
$17.9K COP 68.0M
6.72%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$30.6K COP 115.7M
$26.7K COP 101.2M
14.34%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Soledad
Medellin
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$143 COP 539.6K
$81.1 COP 307.1K
75.71%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$10.77 COP 40.8K
$9.40 COP 35.6K
14.57%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.99 COP 94.6K
$23.61 COP 89.4K
5.84%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Soledad
Medellin
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$23.48 COP 88.9K
$25.55 COP 96.7K
-8.10%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
-
$19.29 COP 73.0K
-
Cinema Ticket
$2.84 COP 10.7K
$4.10 COP 15.5K
-30.73%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Soledad
Medellin
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$139 COP 527.4K
$306 COP 1.2M
-54.49%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,965 COP 22.6M
$5,899 COP 22.3M
1.12%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Soledad
Medellin
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$49.19 COP 186.2K
$59.8 COP 226.5K
-17.77%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$38.29 COP 145.0K
$31.96 COP 121.0K
19.81%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$126 COP 477.9K
$103 COP 388.8K
22.92%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 COP 423.8K
$108 COP 408.4K
3.77%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Soledad
Medellin
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$285 COP 1.1M
$483 COP 1.8M
-41.07%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$238 COP 900.2K
$377 COP 1.4M
-36.99%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$537 COP 2.0M
$822 COP 3.1M
-34.66%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$423 COP 1.6M
$721 COP 2.7M
-41.32%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,777 COP 6.7M
$2,784 COP 10.5M
-36.17%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,140 COP 4.3M
$1,320 COP 5.0M
-13.66%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Soledad
Medellin
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$538 COP 2.0M
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
15
13.43
11.69%

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Last update for Soledad: March 2, 2026

Last update for Medellin: March 3, 2026

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