Medellín, Colombia
👥 2.0M
Purchasing Power vs. US
Your dollar goes 309% further
Price Comparison
beer
$1.5081% cheaper
big mac
$5.963% more
budget hotel
$10.00
cinema
$4.0076% cheaper
coca cola
$0.7067% cheaper
gasoline liter
$0.8033% cheaper
iphone
$1099.0010% more
jeans
$35.0032% cheaper
luxury hotel
$200.00
monthly pass
$30.0070% cheaper
nike shoes
$65.0029% cheaper
rent 1br
$450.0085% cheaper
About Medellín
Medellín offers affordable living, perpetual spring-like weather, and a booming digital nomad scene with modern coworking spaces and a vibrant expat community spread across neighborhoods like Laureles and Envigado. The city combines excellent connectivity, diverse food scene, and energetic nightlife with improving safety metrics, though some areas require caution. Infrastructure and public transportation have modernized significantly, making it increasingly accessible for long-term stays and remote work.
Eternal spring climate: 60-80°F year-round with minimal seasonal variationFast, reliable internet: 100+ Mbps widely available at competitive pricesLarge and established expat community with active social networks and support groupsHighly walkable neighborhoods like Laureles, Envigado, and El Poblado with grocery storesWorld-class food scene blending traditional Colombian and international cuisine optionsVibrant nightlife and entertainment districts throughout El Poblado and surrounding areasMultiple coworking spaces and tech hubs supporting remote workers and entrepreneursSafety significantly improved; exercise normal precautions in established neighborhoods