Cost of Living in Medellín 2025 - Everything You Need to Know About Living in Colombia

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Cost of Living in Medellín 2025 - Complete Guide

Medellín has become one of the most popular destinations for expats, digital nomads, and long-term tourists. With its perfect year-round climate, modern infrastructure, and affordable costs, the "City of Eternal Spring" offers an excellent quality of life at very competitive prices compared to the United States or Europe.

In this updated guide for 2025, we break down all the costs you can expect, from rent to entertainment, with real data based on our experience hosting hundreds of visitors.

📊 Quick Summary - Monthly Cost of Living in Medellín

🎒 Budget Lifestyle

$800 - $1,200 USD/month

  • Shared room
  • Cooking at home
  • Public transportation
  • Basic entertainment

⚖️ Mid-Range Lifestyle

$1,200 - $2,000 USD/month

  • Private studio
  • Mix cooking/dining out
  • Mixed transportation
  • Regular outings

✨ Comfortable Lifestyle

$2,000 - $4,000+ USD/month

  • Apartment in El Poblado
  • Frequent restaurants
  • Uber/taxi always
  • Active social life

🏠 Housing in Medellín - 2025 Costs

Housing is the most significant expense. Prices vary enormously depending on the area and property type:

Accommodation Type Budget Areas Premium Areas
Room (shared bathroom) $250 - $400 USD $400 - $600 USD
Room (private bathroom) $350 - $500 USD $500 - $800 USD
Studio apartment $400 - $700 USD $800 - $1,500 USD
1-bedroom apartment $500 - $900 USD $1,000 - $2,000 USD
2-bedroom apartment $700 - $1,200 USD $1,500 - $3,000 USD

💰 Budget-Friendly Areas

  • Campo Valdés
  • Bello - Niquía
  • Itagüí
  • La América

Excellent value for money, near the Metro

✨ Premium Areas

  • El Poblado
  • Laureles
  • Envigado (upscale zones)
  • Sabaneta

More touristy, premium services, international vibe

🍽️ Food - Monthly Costs

🏠 Cooking at Home

  • Basic monthly groceries: $100 - $150
  • Fruits and vegetables: $30 - $50
  • Meat/proteins: $50 - $80
  • Total: $180 - $280/month

🍽️ Restaurants

  • Set lunch (almuerzo): $2.50 - $4
  • Casual restaurant: $8 - $15
  • Premium restaurant: $20 - $50
  • Specialty coffee: $2 - $4

🛒 Supermarkets

  • Budget: D1, Ara, Justo & Bueno
  • Mid-range: Éxito, Jumbo
  • Premium: Carulla, Euro
  • Difference: up to 40% between tiers

🚇 Transportation - Medellín Costs

Metro

$0.75/ride

Integrated system with Metrocable and buses

Bus

$0.70/ride

Extensive network throughout the city

Uber/DiDi

$2 - $8/ride

Available 24/7, very convenient

Taxi

$3 - $10/ride

Metered or apps like Tappsi

Monthly transport budget: $40 - $80 (public transit) | $150 - $300 (frequent Uber)

📱 Utilities and Communications

Fiber Optic Internet

$20 - $40/month

50-300 Mbps available

Cell Phone Plan

$10 - $25/month

Unlimited data + calls

Utilities*

$50 - $100/month

Water, electricity, gas (apartment)

Netflix/Streaming

$5 - $15/month

Colombia prices are lower

*Many temporary rentals include utilities in the price.

💪 Health and Wellness

Gym

  • Budget: $15 - $25/month
  • Premium (Bodytech): $50 - $80/month
  • CrossFit/boutique: $80 - $120/month

Healthcare

  • Private doctor visit: $20 - $50
  • Basic health insurance: $50 - $100/month
  • International insurance: $100 - $200/month

Wellness

  • Massage: $15 - $40
  • Yoga class: $5 - $15
  • Haircut: $5 - $20

🎉 Entertainment and Social Life

🍺 Nightlife

  • Beer at bar: $2 - $4
  • Cocktail: $5 - $12
  • Club cover: $5 - $20
  • Typical night out: $30 - $80

🎬 Culture

  • Movie: $4 - $8
  • Museum: $2 - $5
  • Local concert: $10 - $30
  • Theater: $10 - $25

🏞️ Activities

  • Guatapé tour: $25 - $50
  • Paragliding: $50 - $80
  • Salsa class: $5 - $15
  • Parque Arví: $5 (Metro)

💼 For Digital Nomads

☕ Cafés to Work

Minimum purchase: $3 - $8

WiFi usually included

🏢 Coworking

Hot desk: $100 - $200/month

Dedicated desk: $200 - $350/month

📶 Internet

Stable fiber optic

50-300 Mbps available

📅 Detailed Monthly Budgets

🎒 Backpacker/Budget

$800 - $1,200/month

  • Shared room: $300
  • Food (cooking): $200
  • Public transport: $50
  • Phone: $15
  • Entertainment: $100
  • Extras: $135

⚖️ Typical Digital Nomad

$1,500 - $2,000/month

  • Studio apartment: $600
  • Food (mixed): $350
  • Mixed transport: $80
  • Phone + Internet: $40
  • Coworking/cafés: $100
  • Gym: $40
  • Entertainment: $200
  • Extras: $190

✨ Comfortable Living

$2,500 - $4,000/month

  • 1-bed Poblado apt: $1,500
  • Food/restaurants: $500
  • Uber always: $200
  • Premium services: $100
  • Premium gym: $70
  • Entertainment: $300
  • Extras: $330

💡 Tips to Save Money in Medellín

🏠 Housing

Look in areas like Campo Valdés, Bello, or Itagüí. 40-60% cheaper than El Poblado with same quality.

🍽️ Food

Shop at D1, Ara, or local markets. Set lunches (almuerzos) are delicious and cost $2.50-4.

🚇 Transport

Use the Metro whenever possible. Buy the Cívica card for transfer discounts.

📱 Phone

Buy a local SIM (Claro, Movistar, Tigo). Very cheap prepaid plans with lots of data.

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