City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Medellín vs Wellington — 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.
Wellington
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 50.9 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Wellington.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Medellín | Wellington | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $822 | $1,107 | $285 |
| Groceries | $593 | $337 | +$256 |
| Dining Out | $252 | $180 | +$72 |
| Transportation | $81 | $93 | $12 |
| Utilities | $129 | $118 | +$11 |
| Other / Misc | $123 | $165 | $42 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Medellín
$2,000
per month
Wellington equivalent
$5,330
per month
You'd need $5,330/mo in Wellington 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 Wellington on $2,000/month?
In Wellington, $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $1,107 rent, $337 groceries, $180 dining.
Is Medellín or Wellington cheaper?
Medellín is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Medellín 19.1 vs Wellington 50.9 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Medellín worth in Wellington?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Medellín equals ~$5,330/mo in Wellington using COL adjustment.