City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Medellín.
London
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 72.9 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in London.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Medellín | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,056 | $3,019 | $963 |
| Groceries | $1,483 | $571 | +$912 |
| Dining Out | $629 | $455 | +$174 |
| Transportation | $202 | $153 | +$49 |
| Utilities | $322 | $349 | $27 |
| Other / Misc | $308 | $453 | $145 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Medellín
$5,000
per month
London equivalent
$19,084
per month
You'd need $19,084/mo in London to match $5,000/mo in Medellín.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Medellín on $5,000/month?
Living in Medellín on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,056 to rent, $1,483 to groceries, $629 to dining.
Can I live in London on $5,000/month?
In London, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $3,019 rent, $571 groceries, $455 dining.
Is Medellín or London cheaper?
Medellín is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Medellín 19.1 vs London 72.9 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Medellín worth in London?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Medellín equals ~$19,084/mo in London using COL adjustment.