Medellín on a budget: what travellers and locals actually pay in Medellín. Ranges in COP with an approximate euro equivalent. Use them to haggle and to spot when you're being overcharged.
Open YourLocalPrice and check a price →| Item or service | Usual price | ≈ euros |
|---|---|---|
| Water 1.5 L (shop)Local shop | 2,000–4,000 COP | 0.43–0.87 € |
| Bandeja paisaSimple restaurant | 25,000–40,000 COP | 5.43–8.7 € |
| Item or service | Usual price | ≈ euros |
|---|---|---|
| Metro (single ride)Official ticket office (foreigners) | 3,500 COP | 0.76 € |
| Short taxi rideWith meter | 8,000–15,000 COP | 1.74–3.26 € |
| Item or service | Usual price | ≈ euros |
|---|---|---|
| Guatapé day tripBooked on the spot (local agency) · See online | 120,000–200,000 COP | 26–43 € |
| Comuna 13 tourBooked on the spot (local agency) · See online | 50,000–90,000 COP | 11–20 € |
Local prices for the cheapest essentials in Medellín, to travel on a budget:
Yes, Medellín is cheap if you pay local prices: water 1.5 l (shop) 2,000–4,000 COP, short taxi ride 8,000–15,000 COP. Visitors who don't know the prices often pay 2 to 5 times more.
Excluding accommodation, at local prices you can get by in Medellín on about 13–29 € (59,000–134,500 COP) a day for food, water and transport.
Some of the most popular ones and their local price: Comuna 13 tour (50,000–90,000 COP), Guatapé day trip (120,000–200,000 COP).
At street stalls and simple restaurants in Medellín: Water 1.5 L (shop) (2,000–4,000 COP), Bandeja paisa (25,000–40,000 COP).
In a shop in Medellín, a 1.5 L bottle usually costs 2,000–4,000 COP.
A short ride in Medellín costs 8,000–15,000 COP (with meter). Ask for the meter or agree the price before getting in.
Check the usual price before paying, always agree the price upfront and use the YourLocalPrice checker: type what they're asking and it tells you instantly if it's fair.
Guide prices, updated by the community.
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