City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/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)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Medellín.
London
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 72.9 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo barely covers basics in London.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Medellín | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,233 | $1,812 | $579 |
| Groceries | $890 | $343 | +$547 |
| Dining Out | $377 | $273 | +$104 |
| Transportation | $121 | $92 | +$29 |
| Utilities | $193 | $209 | $16 |
| Other / Misc | $186 | $271 | $85 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Medellín
$3,000
per month
London equivalent
$11,450
per month
You'd need $11,450/mo in London to match $3,000/mo in Medellín.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Medellín on $3,000/month?
Living in Medellín on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,233 to rent, $890 to groceries, $377 to dining.
Can I live in London on $3,000/month?
In London, $3,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $1,812 rent, $343 groceries, $273 dining.
Is Medellín or London cheaper?
Medellín is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Medellín 19.1 vs London 72.9 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Medellín worth in London?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Medellín equals ~$11,450/mo in London using COL adjustment.