Medellin is the most expensive of Colombia's 8 priced cities — $1,178 a month in essentials, 66% above Cali at $708. The average net salary of $619 covers that 0.5×. 100.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 12.6 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Nov averages 21°C, Aug 22°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $653 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $920 |
| Groceries | $138 |
| Dining out | $174 |
| Utilities | $136 |
| Local transport | $77 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,178 |
| Avg net salary | $619 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,137 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,612 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Medellin, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.75 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $38.77 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $9.31 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.54 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.48 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.72 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.59 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.24 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.33 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.75 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.39 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.85 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $6.15 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $8.77 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.59 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.43 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.88 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.66 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.48 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.21 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.16 |
| Monthly transit pass | $76.93 |
| Taxi start | $1.86 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.06 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.30 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $105.05 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $30.62 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $13.36 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $38.37 |
| Cinema, one seat | $5.58 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Medellin has 100.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the 2nd-highest of 8 Colombia cities we track. Colombia's national figure is 100.5 — about even.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21.2°C | 23.7°C | 81% | 71% | 109 mm |
| Feb | 21.5°C | 24.2°C | 83% | 77% | 147 mm |
| Mar | 21.4°C | 24.4°C | 85% | 86% | 273 mm |
| Apr | 21.5°C | 24.7°C | 86% | 94% | 335 mm |
| May | 21.8°C | 25°C | 86% | 95% | 302 mm |
| Jun | 21.6°C | 24.4°C | 84% | 93% | 198 mm |
| Jul | 21.8°C | 24.3°C | 79% | 90% | 157 mm |
| Aug | 22°C | 24.3°C | 77% | 88% | 170 mm |
| Sep | 21.8°C | 24.4°C | 81% | 90% | 207 mm |
| Oct | 21.2°C | 24.2°C | 86% | 93% | 295 mm |
| Nov | 21.1°C | 24.2°C | 88% | 92% | 271 mm |
| Dec | 21.3°C | 24.1°C | 84% | 82% | 137 mm |
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