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Medellín, Colombia
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The City of Eternal Spring offers year-round mild weather, a large nomad community in El Poblado and Laureles, and one of the lowest costs of living among major nomad hubs.
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Medellín climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 117,007 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 314 Mbps | 228 Mbps | 6 ms | 106,048 |
| Mobile | 94.3 Mbps | 20.1 Mbps | 30 ms | 10,959 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 3,490.202 COP, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $663 | COP 2,313K |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,497 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $2,420 | COP 8,447K |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $552 | COP 1,928K |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $834 | COP 2,911K |
| 1BR outside center | $606 | COP 2,114K |
| 3BR city center | $1,499 | COP 5,233K |
| 3BR outside center | $1,050 | COP 3,664K |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $278 | COP 969,342 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $121 | COP 421,381 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $7.16 | COP 25,000 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $37.25 | COP 130,000 |
| Fast food combo | $8.60 | COP 30,000 |
| Beef (per lb) | $4.52 | COP 15,769 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $3.07 | COP 10,702 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $94 | COP 327,160 |
| Phone plan / mo | $12 | COP 42,808 |
| Internet / mo | $29 | COP 101,740 |
| Gym membership / mo | $34 | COP 119,667 |
| Cinema ticket | $5.16 | COP 18,000 |
| Preschool / mo | $684 | COP 2,387K |
| International school / yr | $8,415 | COP 29,372K |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $25,211 | COP 87,990K |
Visa, taxes & legal in Colombia
Country-level research that applies to living in Medellín — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 90 days visa-free + 90-day extension (180/yr cap) |
| Digital nomad visa | Digital Nomad Visa (V type) — income requirement ~$1,400/mo (3x min wage, COP 5.25M → rises yearly; was ~$900 in 2023-24, many blogs are stale) — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | DNV (V): no. M-visas: yes → R (resident) after 5 yrs |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide system · top rate 39% top — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 6/10 · cross-border collection 6/10 — legal detail → |
| Visa note | Colombia digital nomad visa (V visa) available to US citizens, up to 2 years |
| Timezone | UTC-5 (no DST — matches US Eastern half the year) |
| Safety | Exercise normal big-city caution; varies sharply by neighborhood |
Everything about the country in one place: Colombia profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo