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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Lisbon is 169% cheaper than Medellin
| Lifestyle | 🇨🇴 Medellin | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $450/mo | $1,250/mo | +178% |
| Moderate | $650/mo | $1,750/mo | +169% |
| Comfortable | $1,000/mo | $2,650/mo | +165% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | 🇨🇴 Medellin | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $550/mo | $1,500/mo | +173% |
| Groceries & Food | $130/mo | $350/mo | +169% |
| Dining Out | $80/mo | $280/mo | +250% |
| Transport | $28/mo | $44/mo | +57% |
| Utilities & Internet | $65/mo | $175/mo | +169% |
| Healthcare | $52/mo | $140/mo | +169% |
| Leisure & Personal | $46/mo | $123/mo | +167% |
Sources: DANE (Colombia), World Bank / INE (Statistics Portugal), Eurostat. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | 🇨🇴 Medellin | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $1 | $1 | +30% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | 0% |
| Eggs (12) | $2 | $3 | +47% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $3 | $7 | +110% |
| Rice (1 kg) | $1 | $1 | +50% |
| Apples (1 kg) | $3 | $2 | -24% |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | $1 | $2 | +120% |
| Cheese, local (1 kg) | $5 | $9 | +77% |
| Item | 🇨🇴 Medellin | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almuerzo ejecutivo (set lunch) | $4 | $10 | +164% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5 | $8 | +43% |
| Cappuccino | $2 | $2 | +6% |
| Beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2 | $3 | +74% |
| Beer (0.5L, store) | $1 | $1 | +38% |
| Fresh juice | $1 | $1 | +8% |
| Item | 🇨🇴 Medellin | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (El Poblado) | $550 | $1,200 | +118% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $300 | $800 | +167% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $1,000 | $2,100 | +110% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $550 | $1,400 | +155% |
| Item | 🇨🇴 Medellin | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass (Metro) | $22 | $44 | +100% |
| Taxi start | $1 | $4 | +300% |
| Taxi per km | $0 | $1 | +100% |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $1 | $2 | +185% |
| Item | 🇨🇴 Medellin | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85m²) | $65 | $120 | +85% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $20 | $35 | +75% |
| Mobile plan (10GB+) | $10 | $18 | +80% |
| Item | 🇨🇴 Medellin | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pair of jeans (Levi's) | $45 | $78 | +73% |
| Running shoes (Nike/Adidas) | $65 | $35 | -46% |
| Item | 🇨🇴 Medellin | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $25 | $40 | +60% |
| Cinema ticket | $4 | $8 | +122% |
| Item | 🇨🇴 Medellin | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $5 | $15 | +213% |
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