City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Medellín vs Brasília — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Medellín
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 19.1 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Medellín.
Brasília
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 17.9 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Brasília.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Medellín | Brasília | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $822 | $758 | +$64 |
| Groceries | $593 | $569 | +$24 |
| Dining Out | $252 | $295 | $43 |
| Transportation | $81 | $117 | $36 |
| Utilities | $129 | $148 | $19 |
| Other / Misc | $123 | $113 | +$10 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Medellín
$2,000
per month
Brasília equivalent
$1,874
per month
Only $1,874/mo in Brasília matches $2,000/mo in Medellín — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Medellín on $2,000/month?
Living in Medellín on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$822 to rent, $593 to groceries, $252 to dining.
Can I live in Brasília on $2,000/month?
In Brasília, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $758 rent, $569 groceries, $295 dining.
Is Medellín or Brasília cheaper?
Brasília is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Medellín 19.1 vs Brasília 17.9 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Medellín worth in Brasília?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Medellín equals ~$1,874/mo in Brasília using COL adjustment.