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Cheaper overall| Expense | Medellín | Bucaramanga | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.45 | $4.13 | Bucaramanga |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $17.78 | $16.54 | Bucaramanga |
| Cappuccino | $1.33 | $1.24 | Bucaramanga |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $101 | $93.70 | Bucaramanga |
| Monthly public transport pass | $16.30 | $15.16 | Bucaramanga |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $42.98 | $39.96 | Bucaramanga |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $12.45 | $11.58 | Bucaramanga |
| Fitness club membership | $12.45 | $11.58 | Bucaramanga |
| Cinema ticket | $3.26 | $3.03 | Bucaramanga |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $190 | $173 | Bucaramanga |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $132 | $120 | Bucaramanga |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $396 | $361 | Bucaramanga |
| Total single-person budget | $428 | $396 | Bucaramanga |
| Average net salary | $570 | $530 |
Bucaramanga is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Medellín runs about $428 versus $396 in Bucaramanga — 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 Medellín · Full cost of living in Bucaramanga