How Much Is a Craft Beer in Medellín? 8,000–15k COP at Local Spots
A craft beer in Medellín costs COP 8000–15000 at local places. If you paid significantly more than COP 15000, you were likely charged tourist prices.
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Is craft beer in Medellín worth it?
Yes — Medellín is genuinely cheap for craft beer. It ranks in the cheapest third of the 12 cities we track, so the only way to overpay here is to buy it in a tourist-facing spot.
What locals pay
8,000–15k COP
What tourist spots charge
12k–25k COP+61%
Buying craft beer at tourist prices once a day costs about $14 extra over a week in Medellín — the difference between a paid museum day and a free one.
Cheaper for craft beer
More expensive
Price Ranges
Local Price
COP 8,000 – 15,000
What residents and savvy travelers pay in neighborhood spots
Tourist Area Price
COP 12,000 – 25,000
Typical pricing near major attractions and tourist zones~61% higher than local prices
A craft beer at a brewery or bar.
Tips for Craft Beer in Medellín
- 1El Poblado has highest prices
- 2Local breweries are growing
- 3Aguila and Club Colombia are cheap options
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Check more Medellín pricesWhat Craft Beer Actually Costs in Medellín
Craft Beer in Medellín costs COP 8000–15000 where residents buy it, and COP 12000–25000 in the parts of the city built around visitors. That is roughly 67% more at the top end, or about COP 17000 lost on a single purchase if you happen to buy at the worst place on the worst street. These figures were last reviewed in September 2026.
Food and drink pricing in Medellín tracks rent more than ingredients. A venue with a terrace on a named square is paying several times the rent of a place one street back, and that difference lands on the menu rather than on the plate.
If you want one number to carry around Medellín, use COP 11500. Paying up to COP 15000 is unremarkable. Once a quote crosses COP 12000, you are inside visitor pricing and it is worth walking on.
The practical takeaway for Medellín is small and repeatable. Know that COP 8000–15000 is normal, recognise COP 12000–25000 as the visitor rate, and decide deliberately rather than by default.
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