🏙️ Cost of Living Calculator
Pick your home city (US, UK, Europe, Middle East, Turkey) and a LATAM destination. All costs in USD equivalent.
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You could save ~84% on monthly essentials
$4,372/mo in New York vs. $705.00/mo in Medellín — a saving of $3,667 per month.
Why does this matter?
Medellín's cost of living is dramatically lower than New York. $4,372 a month in New York covers the same essentials as just $705.00 in Medellín — a 84% saving. That's enough for a comfortable month in Medellín, including rent, food, and entertainment.
Category
🇺🇸 New York
🇨🇴 Medellín
Difference
1-BR Apartment (city center)
$3,500
$450.00
-87%
Groceries
$600.00
$180.00
-70%
Public Transport Pass
$132.00
$30.00
-77%
Gym Membership
$80.00
$25.00
-69%
Internet
$60.00
$20.00
-67%
Meal at Restaurant
per meal
$20.00
$5.00
-75%
Coffee
per cup
$5.00
$1.50
-70%
Beer at Bar
per drink
$9.00
$2.00
-78%
Monthly essentials total
$4,372
$705.00
-84%
Estimates in USD equivalent based on mid-2025 data. Costs vary by neighbourhood and lifestyle. Exchange rate fluctuations will affect actual COP costs.
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