Colombia
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Living in Colombia

Bogotá · LATAM · Spanish

Cost of living

$550

excl. rent

Rent 1BR

$480

city center

Safety

3/10

GPI 2024

Internet

35 Mbps

avg speed

Medellín's "eternal spring" climate, affordable cost of living, and transformation story make it a rising digital nomad hub.

Pros

  • Eternal spring climate in Medellín
  • Vibrant culture
  • Affordable
  • Great coffee
  • Growing startup scene
  • Strong expat community in Medellín

Cons

  • Safety concerns (research by area)
  • Language barrier
  • Infrastructure gaps outside cities
  • Internet speed variable

Details

Climatesubtropical
EnglishLow
CurrencyCOP (Colombian Peso)
Beach
Mountains

Visa Options

Tourist 90–180 daysDigital Nomad VisaPensioner VisaInvestor Visa

Visa-free days by passport:

US: 90dGB: 90dDE: 90dFR: 90dPL: 90dCA: 90dAU: 90d

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