Can you afford Medellín?
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At a glance
Four scenarios, run for you
| Scenario | Take-home/mo | Costs/mo | Left over | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single, $60k, 1-bed centre | $3,422 | $1,121 | $2,300 | 100 | comfortable |
| Single, $100k, 1-bed centre | $5,337 | $1,121 | $4,216 | 100 | comfortable |
| Couple, $140k, 1-bed centre | $7,237 | $1,636 | $5,601 | 100 | comfortable |
| Family of four, $180k, 3-bed outer | $9,137 | $3,031 | $6,106 | 100 | comfortable |
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What income do you need to live comfortably in Medellín?
On our scoring, "comfortable" means keeping at least 25% of take-home pay after all living costs. For a single adult in a central one-bedroom that needs roughly $23,000 gross a year in Medellín.
Can a family of four live in Medellín on $180,000?
6,106 USD a month left over — 67% of take-home pay. Housing takes 7% of it.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Medellín?
4,216 USD a month left over — 79% of take-home pay. Housing takes 9% of it. That scores 100/100 on our affordability scale — "comfortable".