Cost of Living Comparison Between Uluwatu, Bali and Medellin Cost of Living Comparison Between Uluwatu, Bali and Medellin

šŸ˜ Solo nomad: Uluwatu, Bali is 31.2% more expensive than Medellin without rent, and 65.6% more expensive with rent.
šŸ˜ Family of 3: Uluwatu, Bali is 27.9% more expensive than Medellin without rent, and 114.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Uluwatu, Bali
Medellin
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.32 RpĀ 73.0K
$6.03 COPĀ 22.7K
-28.36%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$39.04 RpĀ 660.2K
$33.17 COPĀ 124.7K
17.70%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.98 RpĀ 101.1K
$7.29 COPĀ 27.4K
-17.97%
Cappuccino
$3.41 RpĀ 57.7K
$1.63 COPĀ 6,128
109.20%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.65 RpĀ 27.9K
$1.05 COPĀ 3,944
57.14%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.88 RpĀ 14.9K
$0.77 COPĀ 2,896
14.29%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.65 RpĀ 61.8K
$1.73 COPĀ 6,505
110.98%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.84 RpĀ 81.8K
$3.18 COPĀ 12.0K
52.20%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Uluwatu, Bali
Medellin
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.81 RpĀ 30.6K
$1.07 COPĀ 4,013
69.16%
White Bread (500g)
$2.65 RpĀ 44.8K
$1.31 COPĀ 4,931
102.29%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.21 RpĀ 20.5K
$1.38 COPĀ 5,191
-12.32%
Eggs
$2.54 RpĀ 42.9K
$2.25 COPĀ 8,451
12.89%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$15.08 RpĀ 255.1K
$4.48 COPĀ 16.9K
236.61%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.43 RpĀ 74.9K
$5.74 COPĀ 21.6K
-22.82%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.68 RpĀ 214.4K
$8.86 COPĀ 33.3K
43.12%
Apples (1kg)
$3.86 RpĀ 65.3K
$2.24 COPĀ 8,432
72.32%
Banana (1kg)
$1.62 RpĀ 27.5K
$1.06 COPĀ 3,985
52.83%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.96 RpĀ 50.1K
$1.51 COPĀ 5,693
96.03%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.33 RpĀ 39.4K
$1.36 COPĀ 5,116
71.32%
Potato (1kg)
$2.08 RpĀ 35.2K
$1.12 COPĀ 4,215
85.71%
Onion (1kg)
$2.42 RpĀ 40.9K
$1.17 COPĀ 4,397
106.84%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.07 RpĀ 18.2K
$0.90 COPĀ 3,393
18.89%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.76 RpĀ 12.9K
$0.84 COPĀ 3,148
-9.52%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.44 RpĀ 58.1K
$2.26 COPĀ 8,495
52.21%
Wine (Bottle)
$26.46 RpĀ 447.4K
$9.97 COPĀ 37.5K
165.40%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.05 RpĀ 51.5K
$1.18 COPĀ 4,448
158.47%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.03 RpĀ 51.2K
$2.39 COPĀ 8,987
26.78%
šŸšŒ Getting Around
Uluwatu, Bali
Medellin
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.36 RpĀ 6,120
$0.86 COPĀ 3,231
-58.14%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.32 RpĀ 174.5K
$41.45 COPĀ 155.9K
-75.10%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.61 RpĀ 10.2K
$1.47 COPĀ 5,517
-58.50%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.56 RpĀ 9,517
$1.95 COPĀ 7,317
-71.28%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.75 RpĀ 131.1K
$7.76 COPĀ 29.2K
-0.13%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.06 RpĀ 17.9K
$0.97 COPĀ 3,638
9.28%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.4K RpĀ 547.3M
$17.9K COPĀ 67.5M
80.28%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$40.3K RpĀ 680.7M
$26.7K COPĀ 100.5M
50.63%
šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Uluwatu, Bali
Medellin
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$86.5 RpĀ 1.5M
$81.1 COPĀ 305.0K
6.62%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.37 RpĀ 73.9K
$9.40 COPĀ 35.4K
-53.51%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$26.83 RpĀ 453.8K
$23.61 COPĀ 88.8K
13.64%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Uluwatu, Bali
Medellin
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$112 RpĀ 1.9M
$25.55 COPĀ 96.1K
336.75%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.41 RpĀ 125.3K
$19.29 COPĀ 72.5K
-61.59%
Cinema Ticket
$4.67 RpĀ 78.9K
$4.10 COPĀ 15.4K
13.90%
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Uluwatu, Bali
Medellin
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$342 RpĀ 5.8M
$306 COPĀ 1.2M
11.71%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,617 RpĀ 128.8M
$5,899 COPĀ 22.2M
29.13%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Uluwatu, Bali
Medellin
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$60.0 RpĀ 1.0M
$59.8 COPĀ 224.9K
0.35%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.02 RpĀ 710.7K
$31.96 COPĀ 120.2K
31.48%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$94.5 RpĀ 1.6M
$103 COPĀ 386.2K
-8.00%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$85.2 RpĀ 1.4M
$108 COPĀ 405.6K
-21.06%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Uluwatu, Bali
Medellin
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,348 RpĀ 22.8M
$483 COPĀ 1.8M
178.99%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$905 RpĀ 15.3M
$377 COPĀ 1.4M
139.96%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$4,527 RpĀ 76.6M
$822 COPĀ 3.1M
451.06%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,747 RpĀ 46.5M
$721 COPĀ 2.7M
281.02%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$4,040 RpĀ 68.3M
$2,784 COPĀ 10.5M
45.11%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$3,177 RpĀ 53.7M
$1,320 COPĀ 5.0M
140.67%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Uluwatu, Bali
Medellin
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$538 COPĀ 2.0M
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.28
13.43
-1.12%

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Last update for Uluwatu, Bali: March 1, 2026

Last update for Medellin: March 3, 2026

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