City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Wellington vs Medellín — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Wellington
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 50.9 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Wellington.
Medellín
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 19.1 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Medellín.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Wellington | Medellín | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,107 | $822 | +$285 |
| Groceries | $337 | $593 | $256 |
| Dining Out | $180 | $252 | $72 |
| Transportation | $93 | $81 | +$12 |
| Utilities | $118 | $129 | $11 |
| Other / Misc | $165 | $123 | +$42 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Wellington
$2,000
per month
Medellín equivalent
$750
per month
Only $750/mo in Medellín matches $2,000/mo in Wellington — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Wellington on $2,000/month?
Living in Wellington on $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$1,107 to rent, $337 to groceries, $180 to dining.
Can I live in Medellín on $2,000/month?
In Medellín, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $822 rent, $593 groceries, $252 dining.
Is Wellington or Medellín cheaper?
Medellín is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Wellington 50.9 vs Medellín 19.1 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Wellington worth in Medellín?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Wellington equals ~$750/mo in Medellín using COL adjustment.