Is Estadio Expensive?

Medellín, Colombia

-15% vs Medellín avg

Living in Estadio, Medellín

Estadio is a relatively affordable area in Medellín, with a cost of living index of 17.3 — that is -15% compared to the Medellín average. At #11 of 19, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around COP 1,236,596/month, compared to a range of COP 1,047,470 in Bello to COP 1,891,265 in El Poblado.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Estadio, housing takes up roughly 25% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 20%, while transportation costs around 11%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately COP 49,463,855 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Estadio

Salaries in Estadio reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 17.3:

After tax and deductions of 10.7% in Colombia, take-home pay for someone earning COP 49,463,855 would be roughly COP 44,171,223/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

17.3
COLI Index
0.85x
vs City Avg
COP 1,236,596
Est. 1BR Rent
#11
of 19 Areas
10.7%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Estadio

Estimated annual deductions on a COP 53,932,229 salary in Estadio, Medellín (local employee).

Income Tax
3%
Health + Pension
8.0%
Total Deductions: 10.7%
Est. Take-Home: COP 48,154,037/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Estadio would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $12,975
London GBP £11,166
Dubai AED AED 64,924

Other Neighborhoods in Medellín

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
El Poblado 26.5 1.30x +30%
San Lucas 24.1 1.18x +18%
Provenza 23.5 1.15x +15%
Laureles 22.8 1.12x +12%
Envigado 22.0 1.08x +8%

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Estadio:

Pendik, Istanbul Thanh Tri, Hanoi Hay Hassani, Casablanca Ain Sebaa, Casablanca OMR (Sholinganallur), Chennai Kodambakkam, Chennai

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Estadio expensive in Medellín?

Estadio is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Medellín. It costs about -15% less than the city average, ranking #11 out of 19 neighborhoods.

How does Estadio compare to the Medellín average?

The cost of living in Estadio is below the Medellín average. With a multiplier of 0.85x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -15% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.