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Pasto vs Medellín

Colombia vs Colombia · 592 km apart

Pasto

Colombia

$1,663,461 ($396)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Medellín

Colombia

$1,798,993 ($428)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

Pasto is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Pasto 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 Pasto · Full cost of living in Medellín

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pasto cheaper than Medellín?

Yes. A single person spends an estimated $396 per month in Pasto versus $428 in Medellín — about 8% less.

How far is Pasto from Medellín?

The straight-line distance between Pasto and Medellín is approximately 592 km (368 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Pasto or Medellín?

The estimated average net salary is $530 in Pasto and $570 in Medellín. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $134 in Pasto versus $142 in Medellín per month.