Cost of Living Comparison Between Veliko Tarnovo and Medellin Cost of Living Comparison Between Veliko Tarnovo and Medellin

😐 Solo nomad: Veliko Tarnovo is 9.5% more expensive than Medellin without rent, and 5.5% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Veliko Tarnovo is 16.9% more expensive than Medellin without rent, and 2.8% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Veliko Tarnovo
Medellin
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.49 BGN 17.7
$6.23 COP 26K
68.38%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.56 BGN 70.1
$32.34 COP 134.8K
28.51%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.95 BGN 15.11
$7.39 COP 30.8K
21.11%
Cappuccino
$1.95 BGN 3.29
$1.72 COP 7,155
13.37%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.33 BGN 2.24
$1.1 COP 4,575
20.91%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.66 BGN 1.11
$0.73 COP 3,060
-9.59%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.89 BGN 3.19
$1.66 COP 6,916
13.86%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.02 BGN 5.1
$3.2 COP 13.3K
-5.63%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Veliko Tarnovo
Medellin
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.63 BGN 2.76
$1.09 COP 4,552
49.54%
White Bread (500g)
$0.93 BGN 1.57
$1.24 COP 5,188
-25.00%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.97 BGN 3.33
$1.33 COP 5,544
48.12%
Eggs
$3.3 BGN 5.57
$2.22 COP 9,252
48.65%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.65 BGN 16.27
$4.55 COP 19K
112.09%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.84 BGN 13.22
$5.71 COP 23.8K
37.30%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.51 BGN 19.42
$8.59 COP 35.8K
33.99%
Apples (1kg)
$1.58 BGN 2.66
$2.26 COP 9,410
-30.09%
Banana (1kg)
$2.11 BGN 3.56
$1.07 COP 4,461
97.20%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.97 BGN 3.33
$1.51 COP 6,293
30.46%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.44 BGN 4.11
$1.42 COP 5,911
71.83%
Potato (1kg)
$1.2 BGN 2.03
$1.11 COP 4,619
8.11%
Onion (1kg)
$1.38 BGN 2.32
$1.18 COP 4,932
16.95%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.06 BGN 1.78
$0.89 COP 3,718
19.10%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.79 BGN 1.34
$0.84 COP 3,507
-5.95%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.58 BGN 6.03
$2.35 COP 9,809
52.34%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.76 BGN 11.41
$9.34 COP 38.9K
-27.62%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1 BGN 1.69
$1.18 COP 4,927
-15.25%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.63 BGN 2.75
$2.49 COP 10.4K
-34.54%
🚌 Getting Around
Veliko Tarnovo
Medellin
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.92 BGN 1.56
$0.83 COP 3,464
10.84%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$33.36 BGN 56.3
$41.9 COP 174.7K
-20.38%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.15 BGN 1.94
$1.41 COP 5,899
-18.44%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.62 BGN 1.04
$1.96 COP 8,164
-68.37%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.86 BGN 20.01
$7.85 COP 32.7K
51.08%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.5 BGN 2.54
$1.02 COP 4,265
47.06%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.8K BGN 55.3K
$17.6K COP 73.4M
86.43%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.6K BGN 43.1K
$26.2K COP 109.2M
-2.41%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Veliko Tarnovo
Medellin
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$96.5 BGN 163
$82.5 COP 344.1K
16.98%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$16.65 BGN 28.08
$9.44 COP 39.4K
76.38%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$13.37 BGN 22.56
$23.51 COP 98K
-43.13%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Veliko Tarnovo
Medellin
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$35.91 BGN 60.6
$25.68 COP 107.1K
39.84%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.51 BGN 37.98
$19.14 COP 79.8K
17.61%
Cinema Ticket
$6.92 BGN 11.67
$3.96 COP 16.5K
74.75%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Veliko Tarnovo
Medellin
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$233 BGN 394
$305 COP 1.3M
-23.42%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,200 BGN 7,085
$5,925 COP 24.7M
-29.11%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Veliko Tarnovo
Medellin
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$43.47 BGN 73.3
$57.9 COP 241.4K
-24.92%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.13 BGN 49.14
$31.59 COP 131.7K
-7.79%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$81.7 BGN 138
$103 COP 430.1K
-20.77%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$70.5 BGN 119
$106 COP 440.5K
-33.25%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Veliko Tarnovo
Medellin
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$364 BGN 614
$489 COP 2M
-25.68%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$263 BGN 444
$379 COP 1.6M
-30.57%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$576 BGN 972
$827 COP 3.4M
-30.35%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$437 BGN 736
$729 COP 3M
-40.13%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,498 BGN 4,214
$2,190 COP 9.1M
14.07%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,409 BGN 2,377
$1,532 COP 6.4M
-8.07%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Veliko Tarnovo
Medellin
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$975 BGN 1,645
$550 COP 2.3M
77.28%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.57
13.43
-65.97%

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Last update for Veliko Tarnovo: October 28, 2025

Last update for Medellin: October 28, 2025

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