City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Medellín vs London — 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.
London
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 72.9 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo may not cover basic costs in London.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Medellín | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $822 | $1,208 | $386 |
| Groceries | $593 | $228 | +$365 |
| Dining Out | $252 | $182 | +$70 |
| Transportation | $81 | $61 | +$20 |
| Utilities | $129 | $140 | $11 |
| Other / Misc | $123 | $181 | $58 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Medellín
$2,000
per month
London equivalent
$7,634
per month
You'd need $7,634/mo in London to match $2,000/mo in Medellín.
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 London on $2,000/month?
In London, $2,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $1,208 rent, $228 groceries, $182 dining.
Is Medellín or London cheaper?
Medellín is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Medellín 19.1 vs London 72.9 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Medellín worth in London?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Medellín equals ~$7,634/mo in London using COL adjustment.