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Cost of Living in Medellín

Real-world costs to help you plan your medical trip — from hospital stays to daily meals

81%
Cheaper than USA
on average
95%
Healthcare
savings vs USA
COL$525,000
Hospital Room
per day
COL$84,000
Budget Hotel
per night

Food & Dining Costs (COL$)

Business Lunch
COL$31,500 ↓58%
US COL$75,600
Budget Meal
COL$15,750 ↓69%
US COL$50,400
Cheap Restaurant
COL$18,900 ↓70%
US COL$63,000
Water Bottle (1.5L)
COL$3,150 ↓63%
US COL$8,400
Coffee (Café)
COL$6,300 ↓70%
US COL$21,000
Groceries (Weekly)
COL$189,000 ↓63%
US COL$504,000
Item COL$ vs US
Business Lunch 31,500 58% less
Budget Meal 15,750 69% less
Cheap Restaurant 18,900 70% less
Water Bottle (1.5L) 3,150 63% less
Coffee (Café) 6,300 70% less
Groceries (Weekly) 189,000 63% less

Food & Nutrition

Most hospitals in Medellín include meals in their room charges. For companions, local restaurants offer nutritious meals at very affordable prices. Grocery delivery apps are widely available for longer stays.

Accommodation Costs (COL$)

Budget Hotel / Night
COL$84,000 ↓78%
US COL$378,000
Mid-Range Hotel / Night
COL$262,500 ↓65%
US COL$756,000
Luxury Hotel / Night
COL$735,000 ↓56%
US COL$1,680,000
Airbnb / Month
COL$2,100,000 ↓80%
US COL$10,500,000
Apartment (City Centre)
COL$2,940,000 ↓68%
US COL$9,240,000
Apartment (Outside Centre)
COL$1,470,000 ↓78%
US COL$6,720,000
Item COL$ vs US
Budget Hotel / Night 84,000 78% less
Mid-Range Hotel / Night 262,500 65% less
Luxury Hotel / Night 735,000 56% less
Airbnb / Month 2,100,000 80% less
Apartment (City Centre) 2,940,000 68% less
Apartment (Outside Centre) 1,470,000 78% less

Stay Smart

For recovery stays of 2+ weeks, an Airbnb or serviced apartment near your hospital can be significantly cheaper than a hotel. Many hospitals also have tie-ups with nearby hotels offering discounted patient rates.

Healthcare Costs (COL$)

Doctor Consultation
COL$84,000 ↓90%
US COL$840,000
Hospital Room / Day
COL$525,000 ↓96%
US COL$14,700,000
Basic Medicine
COL$21,000 ↓67%
US COL$63,000
Travel Health Insurance / Day
COL$15,750 ↓85%
US COL$105,000
Nursing Care / Day
COL$210,000 ↓86%
US COL$1,470,000
Physiotherapy Session
COL$84,000 ↓87%
US COL$630,000
Dental Checkup
COL$63,000 ↓93%
US COL$840,000
Item COL$ vs US
Doctor Consultation 84,000 90% less
Hospital Room / Day 525,000 96% less
Basic Medicine 21,000 67% less
Travel Health Insurance / Day 15,750 85% less
Nursing Care / Day 210,000 86% less
Physiotherapy Session 84,000 87% less
Dental Checkup 63,000 93% less

Medical Tourist Tip

Healthcare in Medellín costs up to 95% less than the US. A hospital room is just COL$525,000/day compared to $3,500+ in the US. Many hospitals offer all-inclusive packages that cover room, nursing, and meals.

Transport Costs (COL$)

Local Transport (Monthly)
COL$136,500 ↓54%
US COL$294,000
Airport Taxi
COL$63,000 ↓73%
US COL$231,000
Taxi per km
COL$3,675 ↓56%
US COL$8,400
Fuel / Litre
COL$12,600
US COL$4,200
Local SIM + Data
COL$31,500 ↓81%
US COL$168,000
Item COL$ vs US
Local Transport (Monthly) 136,500 54% less
Airport Taxi 63,000 73% less
Taxi per km 3,675 56% less
Fuel / Litre 12,600 200% more
Local SIM + Data 31,500 81% less

Getting Around

Ride-hailing apps (Uber, local alternatives) are widely available and affordable. Many hospitals offer airport pickup services. Buy a local SIM card with data on arrival for navigation and communication.

Daily Life Costs (COL$)

Internet / Month
COL$84,000 ↓69%
US COL$273,000
Laundry / Load
COL$10,500 ↓38%
US COL$16,800
Mobile Prepaid / Month
COL$36,750 ↓83%
US COL$210,000
Clothes (Avg.)
COL$126,000 ↓25%
US COL$168,000
Haircut
COL$21,000 ↓80%
US COL$105,000
Movie Ticket
COL$15,750 ↓75%
US COL$63,000
Gym / Month
COL$126,000 ↓45%
US COL$231,000
Beer
COL$7,350 ↓75%
US COL$29,400
Item COL$ vs US
Internet / Month 84,000 69% less
Laundry / Load 10,500 38% less
Mobile Prepaid / Month 36,750 83% less
Clothes (Avg.) 126,000 25% less
Haircut 21,000 80% less
Movie Ticket 15,750 75% less
Gym / Month 126,000 45% less
Beer 7,350 75% less

Daily Essentials

Day-to-day expenses in Medellín are very manageable. Wi-Fi is available at most hotels and hospitals. Laundry services, pharmacies, and convenience stores are easy to find near major medical centres.

81% cheaper vs US

Spending Breakdown

* Costs are approximate averages based on 2024–2025 data. Actual prices may vary by season and location.

Medellín is one of the leading medical tourism destinations in Colombia. The city offers world-class healthcare facilities with internationally trained doctors, cutting-edge technology, and significantly lower treatment costs compared to Western countries.

Why Choose Medellín for Medical Treatment?

Medellín — the "City of Eternal Spring" — is Colombia's cosmetic surgery capital and one of the most popular medical tourism cities in Latin America. The city has excellent hospitals, year-round pleasant weather (22°C), and a vibrant digital nomad community.

Medical Tourism in Medellín

Patients from around the world travel to Medellín for a wide range of medical treatments including cardiac surgery, orthopaedic procedures, oncology, cosmetic surgery, dental care, fertility treatments, and eye care. The city's hospitals are known for their JCI/NABH accreditation, multilingual staff, and dedicated international patient departments.

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