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London vs Medellín

Medellín runs about 72% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,929 USD a month.

Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Vista aérea del aeropuerto internacional José María Córdova de Medellín.
Medellín
$1,121/month · Colombia
Felipe Restrepo Acosta · CC BY-SA 4.0
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Medellín monthly
$1,121
Index 18 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-72%
Medellín relative to London
Rent gap
$2,120
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonMedellín
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Medellín $480. Cheaper in Medellín.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Medellín $358. Cheaper in Medellín.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Medellín $50. Cheaper in Medellín.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Medellín $65. Cheaper in Medellín.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Medellín $16. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Medellín $105. Cheaper in Medellín.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, Medellín $48. Cheaper in Medellín.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricLondonMedellín
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD1,121 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6318✓
Housing2,600 USD480 USD✓
Utilities267 USD65 USD✓
Food617 USD358 USD✓
Transport282 USD50 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓16 USD
Lifestyle169 USD105 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD✓5,337 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.6%✓36.0%
Left over each month1,902 USD4,216 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓450 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD480 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD1,000 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD1,800 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/100✓46/100
Healthcare84/100✓66/100
Air quality60/100✓48/100
Public transport92/100✓62/100
Walkability90/100✓66/100
English proficiency100/100✓34/100
Nightlife94/100✓88/100
Family friendliness72/100✓64/100
Median broadband90 Mbps100 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓22°C
Summer high23°C✓28°C
Winter low3°C17°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h1,900 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓1650 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access90 min✓180 min
CurrencyGBPCOP
Time zoneEurope/LondonAmerica/Bogota

Medellín runs about 72% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,929 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Medellín cheaper?

Medellín runs about 72% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,929 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Medellín compared with London?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in London and $5,337 in Medellín, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, London or Medellín?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Medellín scores 46 and 66. London averages 12°C against 22°C in Medellín.