What is the ideal salary to live in Medellín without stress at the end of the month, according to AI?

Medellín is one of Colombia's most important cities , which is why it also generates interest among many citizens who want to continue their lives in this territory. According to this issue, the AI ​​tool ChatGPT revealed how much money is needed per month for a person to live comfortably and without any stress.

The artificial intelligence-based tool added that everything will depend on a person's lifestyle. Family obligations and even a person's level of comfort should also be taken into account. Along these lines, it indicated that a monthly income between $3,650,000 and $6,300,000 would be necessary to cover personal needs in the capital of the department of Antioquia. Below is a breakdown of individual expenses: (See more: How much do Colpensiones pay for the 1,300 weeks of contributions?) - Apartment rent: $1,500,000 to $2,500,000. - Food : $800,000 to $1,200,000. - Savings and unforeseen expenses : $300,000 to $600,000. - Utilities: $400,000 to $600,000. -Transportation: $200,000 to $400,000.

-Health: $150,000 to $300,000.

-Leisure and extras: $300,000 to $700,000. How does the monthly CPI affect the cost of living in Medellín?

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is an indicator that measures the variation in the prices of goods and services. According to information presented by DANE (National Statistics Institute), the monthly variation in April 2025 was 0.66%. This figure clearly impacts the prices that citizens in this sector of the country face when purchasing products within categories such as housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels, and, of course, food and alcoholic beverages.

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During the fourth month of the year , "the annual variation in the CPI was 5.16%, that is, 2.00 percentage points lower than the 7.16% reported for the same period last year ," the aforementioned organization stated.