Tell me what you think of retiring to Colombia in the comment section below. I have also spelt Colombia incorrectly in one of my graphics that I can't edit, my apologies but please enjoy the vlog regardless.
Everyone here complaining about things like roads, trash, corruption etc. If you want a luxury lifestyle go to NYC or London or Marsielle or something. This is what makes Colombia raw and amazing, culturally rich. Plus, you don't have to stay in big cities to enjoy life there, I'd prefer places like Manizales, Pereira, San Gil etc where cost of living is way less than 1500 a month
Thank you for the very informative video I plan to retire in 2021 to live in Medellin. I have lived half my life in Hawaii which is way too expensive now.
Great video...…) you provided helpful details and guidance. I saw your video on Panama, as well. You also did a great job on that video. Thank you for doing this!
@Sebastian. Thank you! This information is also for myself and my girlfriends plans on going overseas in the short future as well, so I'm trying my best in giving the most current information. I'm also getting some great information by commenters as well, which I was hoping for as well, so we have a well rounded idea of what we are getting ourselves into. We are also planning on going to one of the countries I've done a review for next month to visit, not mentioning where just yet, but will make a vlog about it to post!
The overall estimate of expenses of 1000/2000 USD per month is realistic but the monthly expenses listed here are unrealisticly low in my view. A $250 per month apartment in a good neighborhood is not gonna happen in a major city, and even then you'd need to buy your furniture. Then you'd need to find someone willing to rent to you without a local property owner as co-signer. You could find that price out in the country or a very small town. My monthly rent for a 2/2 in Medellin in a nice area runs me double what is quoted here and monthly utilities are much more expensive than quoted here. Bogota is much more expensive and temperatures in the coastal cities are steamy. So I think the pros are overstated but trust me Medellin is still the place to double your buying power. If you are willing to learn Spanish you'll do much better because not that many people speak English.
Thanks you for your video. As I approach retirement in USA we can't afford to live here and Colombia seems a good fit bc the weather, healthcare system and affordability. I know there are cons but where you don't find then nowadays. Based on your information me and my wife can afford a nice retirement in Colombia.
I recommend Colombia it’s really cheap and beautiful, I spent 60 days there and just came back, the weather is nice, it has beautiful beaches, beautiful girls too, the food is just too good yk, the people are nice and fun. It’s an excellent place
What? You're not going down there. You have to stay up here and be miserable and anxious and get told what pronouns to use like the rest of us ....n stuff.
@Joe Cregan. Yes, I know. Wish I could go back and fix it, it's been almost a year like that. Once uploaded...no going back. It was mentioned as well by someone else.
I don’t know when this was made but I’m in Bogotá right now. In order to rent an apartment you have to get to guarantee years who own property to guarantee that you will pay the rent I will not take any kind of deposit it’s almost like a bail bond and white backed up by property. Unless you go do an Airbnb which is expensive you’re not gonna be able to rent.
There are many Asian Latinos, generations worth, in South America, just not as well known to the mass media. Chinese and Japanese are the largest ancestries and the rest are Indians, Koreans, Filipinos and others. Brazilians are huge for this as well, they don't care about race. Peru's president used to be Japanese. Being Asian is nothing special, everyone tolerates each other, like in North America, were just like everyone else.
IM IN COLOMBIA FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS BACK AND FORTH IS NICE BUT THE CRIMINAL IS TAKE IT OVER IS VERY DANGEROUS. DON'T COMPERE WITH THE CARTELS THE NEW CRIMINALS YOU DON'T NKOW THAT HIT YOU. THE FOOD IS THE SAME AS NEW YORK I LIVE IN NEW YORK THE ONLY I THINK YOU RIGHT IS 200,000 YOU CAN GET A NICE HOUSE.
i moved to colombia. the roads are NOT well in Bogota. the health care is overrated and CAN be over overcrowded. even if you pay good money.... that's all I had to add
Live somewhere else besides Bogota. I think most major roads are OK but side streets could use repair as well as sidewalks. There are Autopistas all over Colombia which compare somewhat to the U S Interstate highway system. Unless you're bound to Bogota by employment, you might try other parts of Colombia and lower elevations to enjoy warmer weather. Driving less than 1 hour from the capital puts you in banana and coffee regions, ALL are better than living in BOG. I disagree with your opinion about health care but then we each have different experiences, eh? ‘No dar papaya.’
@@donfss5088 well the health care opinion is based off asking other people and the fact that nothing seems to work properly. Really disorganized. I am not bound to bogota by employment since i work online. BUT i would have to rent out at least one of my apartments rooms. Then there is the fact that my gf is finishing her studies. After she is done i want to go to medellin with her and see if she prefers it. I think she will. Thats the plan
@Gonzo Corralies. My apologies. Here is an interesting article about it, if you're interested. www.colombiafocus.com/the-case-for-columbia-why-misspelling-colombia-isnt-as-ignorant-as-you-think
That's nice. I always knew it was a beautiful country. I'd rather just sneak in and squat on some land or marry some Columbiana Preciosa Cinicienta Bonita Calientita y limpia.
I agree with everything you said in the video, but please, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, learn how to spell Colombia. It's ColOmbia, NOT ColUmbia! That is a pet peeve of the Colombians, and with good reason.
Tell me what you think of retiring to Colombia in the comment section below. I have also spelt Colombia incorrectly in one of my graphics that I can't edit, my apologies but please enjoy the vlog regardless.
@@alvarovallecilla8363 Gracias but I've been travelling to Bogota and other parts of Colombia for 17 years.
Everyone here complaining about things like roads, trash, corruption etc. If you want a luxury lifestyle go to NYC or London or Marsielle or something. This is what makes Colombia raw and amazing, culturally rich. Plus, you don't have to stay in big cities to enjoy life there, I'd prefer places like Manizales, Pereira, San Gil etc where cost of living is way less than 1500 a month
Lion of Sinijar
It was very well explained.
I really wanna go live with my abuelita in Barranquilla! Thanks for the video. (Also, Your pronunciation is a little funny😂 cool accent.)
@Jesus. You're welcome. Yeah, this place rocks!
Thank you for the very informative video I plan to retire in 2021 to live in Medellin. I have lived half my life in Hawaii which is way too expensive now.
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Many thanks for the awesome information! That was very helpful!
I been to Barranquilla Colombia 2tims love it cheap
Only downside I see is you have to always be concerned with the strength of the Dollar vs the Colombian peso. Besides that it looks awesome.
Amazing video! 👏🏼
Glad you liked it!!
Very informative. Thanks.
Great video...…) you provided helpful details and guidance. I saw your video on Panama, as well. You also did a great job on that video. Thank you for doing this!
@Sebastian. Thank you! This information is also for myself and my girlfriends plans on going overseas in the short future as well, so I'm trying my best in giving the most current information. I'm also getting some great information by commenters as well, which I was hoping for as well, so we have a well rounded idea of what we are getting ourselves into.
We are also planning on going to one of the countries I've done a review for next month to visit, not mentioning where just yet, but will make a vlog about it to post!
Great information👍
COLOMBIA NOT COLUMBIA
I noticed that too. It's a pet peeve for Colombians and I don't blame them.
The overall estimate of expenses of 1000/2000 USD per month is realistic but the monthly expenses listed here are unrealisticly low in my view. A $250 per month apartment in a good neighborhood is not gonna happen in a major city, and even then you'd need to buy your furniture. Then you'd need to find someone willing to rent to you without a local property owner as co-signer. You could find that price out in the country or a very small town. My monthly rent for a 2/2 in Medellin in a nice area runs me double what is quoted here and monthly utilities are much more expensive than quoted here. Bogota is much more expensive and temperatures in the coastal cities are steamy. So I think the pros are overstated but trust me Medellin is still the place to double your buying power. If you are willing to learn Spanish you'll do much better because not that many people speak English.
Oh look at this! 😆 I had just seen your Latvian version of this.
Thank you for watching!
Thanks you for your video. As I approach retirement in USA we can't afford to live here and Colombia seems a good fit bc the weather, healthcare system and affordability. I know there are cons but where you don't find then nowadays. Based on your information me and my wife can afford a nice retirement in Colombia.
I recommend Colombia it’s really cheap and beautiful, I spent 60 days there and just came back, the weather is nice, it has beautiful beaches, beautiful girls too, the food is just too good yk, the people are nice and fun. It’s an excellent place
What? You're not going down there. You have to stay up here and be miserable and anxious and get told what pronouns to use like the rest of us ....n stuff.
I think you woke the cat up from what looks like a good nap. He does not look happy to be disturbed.
@icvdaniel. Yeah, I do that a lot, hard not to do when she sleeps most of the day! haha!
Very informative
Fantastic video
Wow ..very good information..thanks u
Gracias por tan buena informacion
NOTE: All visa requirements have changed in the last 5 years.
Very informative... thanks.
You're welcome!
Very nice and helpful video you make ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ from India I love you are channel
Great video thanks
Thank you!
Nice video
Great information, thanks for the tips, you are still in Colombia?
@Augusto Lugo. Thank you, I appreciate it!
Dude - ColOmbia, not ColUmbia (in your graphics)
@Joe Cregan. Yes, I know. Wish I could go back and fix it, it's been almost a year like that. Once uploaded...no going back. It was mentioned as well by someone else.
Colombia
@@devbachu7072 Calambiuh
Colombia is spelled with an “O” not a “U”. Columbia and Colombia are two very different places
I don’t know when this was made but I’m in Bogotá right now. In order to rent an apartment you have to get to guarantee years who own property to guarantee that you will pay the rent I will not take any kind of deposit it’s almost like a bail bond and white backed up by property. Unless you go do an Airbnb which is expensive you’re not gonna be able to rent.
@Global Life Settlements. Thank you for sharing this information, it's great for others to know this as well!
Thank you
Can I apply same in the country of origin? Is there any minimum days required to live in Columbia per year for continuity?
Do you mean ColOmbia? Columbia is the capital of the US state of South Carolina.
@@joselassalle9292 Colombia country
What about driving and owning a car?
Whoa. That cat...
What is it like being Asian in Colombia? Any special experiences worth noting for Asian guys in Colombia?
There are many Asian Latinos, generations worth, in South America, just not as well known to the mass media. Chinese and Japanese are the largest ancestries and the rest are Indians, Koreans, Filipinos and others. Brazilians are huge for this as well, they don't care about race. Peru's president used to be Japanese. Being Asian is nothing special, everyone tolerates each other, like in North America, were just like everyone else.
How have the prices changed in the last 4 years?
What beach is that at 1:16 please?
Colombia spelt wrong, first thing I noticed. Attention to detail is important if you want credibility.
IM IN COLOMBIA FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS BACK AND FORTH
IS NICE BUT THE CRIMINAL IS TAKE IT OVER IS VERY DANGEROUS. DON'T COMPERE WITH THE CARTELS THE NEW CRIMINALS YOU DON'T NKOW THAT HIT YOU. THE FOOD IS THE SAME AS NEW YORK I LIVE IN NEW YORK THE ONLY I THINK YOU RIGHT IS 200,000 YOU CAN GET A NICE HOUSE.
What are the requirements for migrating to columbia
If you are in USA you don't need any requirements to move to Columbia, South Carolina.
Columbia is the capital of the US state of South Carolina.
i moved to colombia. the roads are NOT well in Bogota. the health care is overrated and CAN be over overcrowded. even if you pay good money.... that's all I had to add
@ImplantedAgenda. Thanks for your points! Appreciated!
Live somewhere else besides Bogota. I think most major roads are OK but side streets could use repair as well as sidewalks. There are Autopistas all over Colombia which compare somewhat to the U S Interstate highway system. Unless you're bound to Bogota by employment, you might try other parts of Colombia and lower elevations to enjoy warmer weather. Driving less than 1 hour from the capital puts you in banana and coffee regions, ALL are better than living in BOG. I disagree with your opinion about health care but then we each have different experiences, eh?
‘No dar papaya.’
@@donfss5088 well the health care opinion is based off asking other people and the fact that nothing seems to work properly. Really disorganized. I am not bound to bogota by employment since i work online. BUT i would have to rent out at least one of my apartments rooms. Then there is the fact that my gf is finishing her studies. After she is done i want to go to medellin with her and see if she prefers it. I think she will. Thats the plan
@@donfss5088 i have sever seen such high ways. It was be amazing to see one in colombia
...hmmmm no
OMG PLEASE spell Colombia (NOT Columbia) correctly .. nothing is more infuriating.
@Gonzo Corralies. My apologies. Here is an interesting article about it, if you're interested.
www.colombiafocus.com/the-case-for-columbia-why-misspelling-colombia-isnt-as-ignorant-as-you-think
Spelling, It's Colombia, not Columbia.
fake it til you make it.
That's nice. I always knew it was a beautiful country. I'd rather just sneak in and squat on some land or marry some Columbiana Preciosa Cinicienta Bonita Calientita y limpia.
who paid this guy?
You’re soo @dumbb ! 👋🏼
@@silverstar4719 give it a rest
I agree with everything you said in the video, but please, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, learn how to spell Colombia. It's ColOmbia, NOT ColUmbia! That is a pet peeve of the Colombians, and with good reason.
Can't really trust a guy who cannot even spell the name of the country. COLOMBIA, dude. COLUMBIA is in South Carolina.
Better to marry a Columbian citizen, like Miss Columbia 2019?
Miss South Carolina (USA)?
be very careful there. beautiful yes also very corrupt.