Colombia vs Colombia · 385 km apart
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single / month
Cheaper overallColombia
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| Expense | Cúcuta | Medellín | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.13 | $4.45 | Cúcuta |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $16.54 | $17.78 | Cúcuta |
| Cappuccino | $1.24 | $1.33 | Cúcuta |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $93.70 | $101 | Cúcuta |
| Monthly public transport pass | $15.16 | $16.30 | Cúcuta |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $39.96 | $42.98 | Cúcuta |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $11.58 | $12.45 | Cúcuta |
| Fitness club membership | $11.58 | $12.45 | Cúcuta |
| Cinema ticket | $3.03 | $3.26 | Cúcuta |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $173 | $190 | Cúcuta |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $120 | $132 | Cúcuta |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $361 | $396 | Cúcuta |
| Total single-person budget | $396 | $428 | Cúcuta |
| Average net salary | $530 | $570 |
Cúcuta is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Cúcuta runs about $396 versus $428 in Medellín — a difference of roughly 8%.
Salary-adjusted, Medellín leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Cúcuta · Full cost of living in Medellín