City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Wellington vs Medellín — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Wellington
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 50.9 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Wellington.
Medellín
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 19.1 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Medellín.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Wellington | Medellín | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,768 | $2,056 | +$712 |
| Groceries | $842 | $1,483 | $641 |
| Dining Out | $450 | $629 | $179 |
| Transportation | $231 | $202 | +$29 |
| Utilities | $294 | $322 | $28 |
| Other / Misc | $415 | $308 | +$107 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Wellington
$5,000
per month
Medellín equivalent
$1,876
per month
Only $1,876/mo in Medellín matches $5,000/mo in Wellington — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Wellington on $5,000/month?
Living in Wellington on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,768 to rent, $842 to groceries, $450 to dining.
Can I live in Medellín on $5,000/month?
In Medellín, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,056 rent, $1,483 groceries, $629 dining.
Is Wellington or Medellín cheaper?
Medellín is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Wellington 50.9 vs Medellín 19.1 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Wellington worth in Medellín?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Wellington equals ~$1,876/mo in Medellín using COL adjustment.