Cost of living in Medellín
How much it costs to live per month in Medellín by stratum: we combine the typical rent per m² with household spending modeled from DANE.
| Stratum | Housing | Other expenses | Monthly total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,1 M | $1,2 M | $2,3 M / month |
| 2 | $1,3 M | $1,7 M | $3,0 M / month |
| 3 | $1,6 M | $2,1 M | $3,8 M / month |
| 4 | $2,0 M | $2,9 M | $5,0 M / month |
| 5 | $2,7 M | $4,0 M | $6,7 M / month |
| 6 | $3,5 M | $8,6 M | $12,1 M / month |
Housing = typical rent per m² × the stratum's dwelling size. Other expenses = DANE ENPH + CPI with a modeled stratum gradient.
Observed baseline for Medellín y A.M..
Model co-cost-of-living-v0.2.0, data generated on 2026-06-25.
Indicative figures for a 1-person household; real cost varies by habits and household size.
Estimate from public data (DANE ENPH, CPI, poverty line). Model in calibration — not an official cost or appraisal.
Sources: DANE ENPH 2016-2017 · IPC · línea de pobreza Medellín A.M. 2024