City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Medellín.
Wellington
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 50.9 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Wellington.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Medellín | Wellington | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,056 | $2,768 | $712 |
| Groceries | $1,483 | $842 | +$641 |
| Dining Out | $629 | $450 | +$179 |
| Transportation | $202 | $231 | $29 |
| Utilities | $322 | $294 | +$28 |
| Other / Misc | $308 | $415 | $107 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Medellín
$5,000
per month
Wellington equivalent
$13,325
per month
You'd need $13,325/mo in Wellington 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 Wellington on $5,000/month?
In Wellington, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,768 rent, $842 groceries, $450 dining.
Is Medellín or Wellington cheaper?
Medellín is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Medellín 19.1 vs Wellington 50.9 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Medellín worth in Wellington?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Medellín equals ~$13,325/mo in Wellington using COL adjustment.