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Most of the expats living in Medellin live in the two most expensive parts of the city. This is the two most expensive parts of town. You can find nice places to live minutes outside the city for $400 a month. Much safer and a better quality of life. That won't happen because instead of learning Spanish a good amount of you are chasing the wrong women. Going out for the Poblado lifestyle is like thinking Beverly Hills is a good representation of the US. The short story is you can live a very good life here for $1500 easy if you know how to make it work. Going on year 12 and having the time of my life.
I think folks have an illusion of being a star once they land because of the 4X exchange rate not knowing that also makes you spend more thinking you are richer than you really are. I agree with you, if you go for the wrong reasons, you will never be happy simply because your money multiplies or access to things that may not necessarily be good for your soul. I doubt sleeping with different women regularly or drinking daily makes anyone really content. Just another illusion.
Nice. What outside citys would you suggest?
@@solohere5608 just keep in mind the further you get from the city the less amenities you will have
As a native Colombian and now living in NY, that is the best advice ever.
NO SCOPOLOMINE QUEENS OUTSIDE THE CITY HUH ?
I’ve lived in Medellin for over 7 years and my rent is about $600 usd now with the annual increases. The key to Medellin is liking the culture and the people. If you don’t have real friends there and stuff to keep you motivated, you will get bored. The women are beautiful but also can come with baggage and there are often trust issues on different levels. IMO, you are always seen as a gringo or outsider with money. Even if your Spanish is on point, people will know you are different by how you carry yourself and the quality of your clothes and so on. I still enjoy Colombia but I appreciate it more when I’m only there for a month at a time tops. Outside of seeing beautiful women, it can become mundane.
Great comment. I agree.
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Good video I been living in Colombia for 15 years, and 8 of that retired. The key is knowing the language and creating a network of good people
Correct. It sounds like he has culture burn out without being part of the culture.
Most foreigners (including colombiams) travel to.a different country and dont try to integrate.
I dont see foreigners dancing currulao, torbellino, or carranguito. I dont see them at family larties or hanging out in the cultural fairs.
They create a pocket of isolation to themselves. They listen to their own rap music, eat tjeir own foods, watch their own north american football. So they start to get bitter about it.
I THOUGHT THE POT OF GOLD WAS IN COLOMBIA
@chaunt100 no it is not, there was a time when it was welcoming and fun. Now because characters have came down here because it is legal to play, so they put no effort in, and they disrespect the locals. The reason one the locals are not happy to see Foreigners nowadays
@@chaunt100 And keep in mind you can get the same things from mexico all the way down to Argentina, the key is being humble and speaking the language
@@superkb172 What are two Mexican cities someone should be looking at vs Medellin? thanks in advance!
Bro, what are you talking about? For real. My girl and I live on $1500 a month in a high-rise, furnished apartment in Ciudad del Río, and that covers everything for the entire month. We’re living well, not like poor people. We eat out and go out 10 to 15 times a month, with meals for both of us averaging $13. And we’re not talking basic places; we go to pretty nice spots. We’re not big drinkers, but we do have a few cocktails when we go out.
That $1500 also covers food at home (2 to 3 meals a day), ALL our utilities, high-speed internet, data plans for our phones, gas for the car (we had car problems twice in the last 12 months, which cost $250 to fix-our car is paid off), Netflix, Spotify, Amazon Prime, and health care. We travel to the mountains or other cities once or even twice a month and to other countries in South America once a year. We have the latest gadgets like the iPhone 15 and MacBook Pro M3. Dji pocket 3 My visa expenses are covered too. Her girls stuff also.
If we don’t take a trip or go out, we save money, but we don’t even try to save-it’s just a natural result of our lifestyle and we anit nickel n diming shit.
All this averages out to $1500 a month. Going on 11 years in Medellin.
Did you get drugged yet?
Thanks for speaking the truth. I was staying in a nice two bed two bath for $600 a month. There are definitely great deals still in Medellin. Some people make it more difficult or expensive than others. That is their fault.
Finally someone telling the truth. Respect
He's not the only one LOL
Been coming to Colombia since 2018. The max I can do is 2 weeks
That's me in Rio De Janeiro, 2 weeks and I'm ready to go.
Awesome place to visit and I love the vibe and fun loving Cariocas but large cities ain't for me.
I'd still recommend it for any first time visitor in Brazil though.
@@BasedInBrazillol I know the feeling , but do you speak the language ? I am sure you do unless you wouldn't move there, I wouldn't recommend Rio as an American ifor first visit in Brazil, I lived in Rio, can be unsafe, but Sao Paulo definitely a better a different option, and if you want a more smaller vibe then bahia Salvador, but I learned the language before I moved to Brazil, that helped me alot
@@BasedInBrazil What? I do know so many people (many Brazilians, Latinos and me included) saying Cariocas are the most horrible people they do know. Bad educated, unfriendly, and the women are really ugly over there.
My monthly budget is above $2,000 a month. It is cheaper than most of America. but not as cheap as advertised!
What do you get for $ 2000 per month in Medellin??
@@osmonddsilva1577 A middle class lifestyle; rent in a good area, decent food where you eat at cheap eateries daily instead of cooking and go out 2-3x a week.
stop comparing american salary to colombian salary Europe is heaven safer and might be even cheaper than colombia with American salary
@@kurrwa Nah I'ma need the American salary comparison to the Colombian salary.
Mexico is like the gateway into Latin America. A good place to start before you travel to other places in Latin America.
Yes, start out with Playa del Carmen or Puerto Vallarta or something like that.
I've lived in Latin America for nearly 5 years. I picked Panama as my first choice. I strongly recommend Panama: it's a dollarized economy & it's like 10x safer than Colombia
Yeah but more expensive than colombia
@@Kristoferwitha_k Much more expensive!
It’s humid as fuc$ in Panama; no thank you!
In Panama City, yes!
@@DondiniMontefusco I'm Panamanian-American from Miami and let me tell you.. the weather in Medellin is WAY better than Miami and Panama City. couldn't pay me to live in either full time anymore.
Here’s the honest question i have …do YOU really like it there as a place to live? Knowing that you really can’t trust anyone ? I love Medellin but i feel like i would eventually get really lonely and resentful being looked at as an opportunity rather than a person all the time
Yes. I lived in Mexico and Colombia for about 10 years, and I eventually lost the ability to trust anyone at all. It makes you cynical and jaded.
Comparing prices from 4 years ago to today and saying the cost of living in Medellín has increased shows you're not taking into account that this same or at least very similar situation is also taking place not only in other cities of Colombia and the United States but also in most countries all around the world regardless of gringos being there of not. So it's not just Medellín, my friend. Although, in some areas of Medellín this phenomenon may have been intensified somewhat due to gentrification but it was inevitably bound to happen either way. Cheers!
The sole topic is Medellin ??? He’s not comparing to other countries only what peoples outlook on visiting the city is Cheers !
@@norrisrogers91 He's comparing 4 years ago to now. Well, it's pretty much the same all around the world 4 years ago versus now. It's more expensive everywhere, not only in Medellín which basically means it's normal to the rest of the planet. LOL
@@ralphacero2785That in itself should be a reason to not be there . When America falls every other country will fall. What do you think is going to happen when people can’t find food to eat? If a civil war breaks out over there yall “ gringos” will be the first to be robbed and deleted.
@@ralphacero2785HUH.....WAT U DONT GET ...HE IS RIGHT ..CHEERS
If you wanna have a great living experience in Antioquia, go to the country side. Go to the pueblos outside of Medellin. I say this as someone who's lived here for over a decade. I lived 3 years in Medellin -- en el centro, en Belen Rosales, y en Belen Malibu.... I"ve lived 7 years up in the mountains. I'm telling you, getting out of the city is where it's at!
Im really glad to see someone post the truth about Medellin. Been there, lived there, and always find it so interesting how so many UA-camrs lie and bait people into thinking its crazy cheap but its definitely not as cheap as one believes. Especially now with gentrification.
it's funny how americans are the biggest defender of Colombia xD they sound like Instagram financial guru xD
@ I think it’s because Americans are thinking of dollars and minimum wage in the US and fail to consider what it’s like for the regular Colombian working class.
I live in Medellin on $1500/month. I have a five bedroom apartment in a great neighborhood for $1000 including all bills.
You and the rest of the content creators are part of the problem. When I first moved here, I rented a five-bedroom, six-bath, two-story penthouse with a private pool for $1,000 USD. Now, that's unheard of because people from the U.S. think they can come down here, marry a model, and live like a king-all because a bunch of people are advertising it on social media.
Passportbros marchin in full force baby lets go!!
u right bro, tell facts to your people, those class of things like living a king & easy find a woman happen only a few few ppl and honestly i think the place like most of the ppl goes & frequent, recommend not are the better places for love & security of many ways, it's simple anyone should think and act of a realistic manner
@@sczr1186you’re why things got fuct up. Clowns 🤡
content creators are not the problems, prices would catch up over time due to globalization and how easy is to travel. UA-camrs only speed up process
Prices have increased across the planet. I been in 14 countries since the pandemic and they all have the same scenarios. Increased crime, cost of living. Touristy areas are & will always be the worst.
I've been living in Medellin for 4yrs. Sure you can live on 600 a month here, but you're not going to like it. Medellin is expensive and gets more expensive every day.
He didnt say 600. He said it you would live like a poor person on 1200 usd.
I've been living in Medellin almost 5 years.. The prices are the same at the U.S at this point.. People don't talk about the rappi prices but the food cost as much as in the states and the amount of food is just ridiculous for the price...
In poblado yea agreed
4 million COP a month rent where I live in MDE some Colombian have money
Cook your own food; avoid Rappi; save money!
I spent a week in medellin two weeks ago and walked 10min to Santafe mall from my airbnb everyday to eat lunch, at a restaurant in the food court I got a nice plate of food with a mini drink for 18,300 pesos which is just $4.50 USD for a meat you can choose chicharron/pork chop/ or chicken breast, salad, rice, one maduro and a bowl of beans or soup. there are other places in the food court with comparable prices also. its a very popular spot with a long line during lunch, very tasty food too.
Good dinner will cost you 70k pesos.
First video I actually liked from this guy, dispelling the lies about Medellin is refreshing
honestly you hit the nail on the head with this video. i came out to medellin randomly from philly 2 years ago met a girl and have come back a few times for a few months. the notion that medellin is pennies on the dollar vs america is hilarious. i see other videos talking talking about going to a sit down restaurant and the average costs are $3 for lunch. $3 barely buys an arepa. i do think the major draw personally is weather for the price. hard to beat 80 year round. Philly is usually 30s in the winter 90 in the summer and seasonal depression hits hard there. Also in the US you have to have a car for a lot of cities and medellin is an easy city to do without one.
GOOD VIDEO MAN!!! DO ONE ON DATING AND SAFETY AND RED FLAGS
Rent (for foreigners) $500-$1500.
Food including restaurants $500.
Entertainment +transportation $500-1000.
I say to live a better lifestyle than Western world.. $2500-$3000 per month. Again, that's my opinion for visiting Colombia last 4 years.
I am in Medellin as I type this and I completely agree with you. $3k is about what you need to live nicely. If you're outside of a major city, you can live for even cheaper.
@@BanditsandBusiness 💯 % on point 👉
@@BanditsandBusiness What are some areas that are good to start with in Medellin away from the BS?
@@theflypilot I like certain parts of Envigado & certain parts of Laureles
@@theflypilotSabaneta
Colombia is big, you don't need to be in medellin.. go to a city or town that's not infested with gringos...
But gringos care about hot women and good weather. So Medellin is the spot
other small towns are BORING with little to do, if you like being secluded then yeah go ahead
I love my life in a small town in Colombia...not as much nightlife as a big city to be sure, but a very full, satisfying lifestyle. Settling in to the local community and not having to continually look over your shoulder have made this the place for me....just completing my 2nd full year here and hopefully will be here the rest of my life
@@jameskoehler6038 what small town?
Your statement is on point. I just spent two weeks in Panama City, Panama. Yes, I visited a few tourist spots, but I made it a point to explore the non-tourist areas. I carried $40-$50 at the most, no backpack, no shorts. My Spanish is fair, but I usually understand.
He's right about vendors and others taking advantage of you once they figure you're a gringo. It happened with tipping. I enjoyed a meal and service at a restaurant, making the mistake of tipping 15%. The next time I went, the food was still excellent, but the service was lacking. I left 10%, and the server was pissed.
When I browsed apartments, I found many as expensive as I pay in Chicago, i.e., $1650+ a month. However, after some serious digging, I found a beautifully furnished apartment three blocks away from the high-priced neighborhood for $950 a month. Like anywhere you want to live, you gotta dig to find those gem locations.
300 a week you can live good here. I’ve been here for 3 years. I live in a barrio. But I would rather live in a barrio and be in peace than to have a target living in some of the other neighborhoods. I have hot water and the electricity dosent go out. This is not the Dominican Republic. Where electric and water goes off in a daily. So if you don’t live in the barrios why will you be making up lies about the barrios. My rent is 115 /m and I have two bedrooms two bathrooms and a killer view of the landscape. The people are crappy here I’m not going to lie. But i I find that to be everywhere. My standard of living for the most part is higher living here than when I was in the United States. Things like taking money out the atm without a card and sending money to people anonymously. You have more freedom here than in the United States. United States is a hell hole and I would never move back there.
Que Barrio
@@EsauistheCaucasian Santo Domingo
@@El-flaco-d Im familiar. Pero quiero algo mas plano. You got an "IG" or something? Don't speak directly, youtube will delete.
Facts!!
Great information..I had a couple of DR trips under my belt when I went to Medellin in 2019 and even then, I was with a few cats from the states so there were no issues, not even close as I simply didn't tempt fate and knew where not to go and also when to call it a night and head to the crib (sans company). Plus I grew up in a rough area down South and also have military, so my instincts and feeling a not-so-good situation kick in when I sense a potentially dangerous or precarious scenario. I also tell guys just because you grew up in a big city in the states doesn't mean you can go to a place like Medellin, Cali, etc and act like you own the spot. When I go back to Medellin, it's hard to say but I had a great and memorable time.
That's fucking insane. I'm not paying $2000 - $4000 for a rental in Colombia. I pay $1800 for a 1 bedroom in San Francisco and that's considered cheap. Fuck that, bro 🤨
I pay $800 in cuidad de rio, $1800 in San Francisco insane.
Paying $1000+ to live in an apartment in Colombia 😅 that's outrageous 😳 😑
What you think about $2000 a month in Sabaneta for a single guy. I’m just trying to study for my masters degree online, lift weights, and go to ciclovia. I don’t party, drink alcohol, or chase “working women.”
You will definitely live good in Sabaneta. Especially not drinking or partying. You will spend less than 2k a month.
420th Like + 200th Comment 😎🤝🏾good shit man 👌🏾
Thanks for telling these folks first hand truth
The people living in those barrios pay $50 a month (if they rent at all). ...A dude did some vlogs in them and asked. He was surprised it was 10 times cheaper than where he was staying in the most expensive part of the city.
First vid i see from this content creator, he is speaking facts
It comes down to your income level back in your country ( US, Canada or Western Europe). Four factors determine your spending while living there. 1/ Do you have a steady income of $50k-100k or beyond? 2/ What is your lifestyle like? 3/ Will you have a partner ( wife or live with a partner or single ), 4/ what will you be doing while living there ( how will you be spending your time?). So you factor in all of those variables and you will have your actual spending per month/year. Whether it’s $1500 a month or $2500 or beyond Medellin or any other major city in Colombia is a great value for your money. Quality of life, services and time spent will be worth every penny you spent.
4K for an apartment in Meddy. OMG!! Thats California prices lol
4K! That's an extreme case for someone wanting to live lavishly. 400-700 per month for rent period. Also, why the obsession with Medellin, there are other cities to visit.
@@mate8183 no other city is better than Medellin PERIOD, short 3 hour flight from Miami, perfect weather, beautiful women, although prices have inflated over the years still much cheaper rent, lots of things to do outdoors, prostitution is legal for those not wanting a gf/wife, very fast internet for cheap, Ubers are super duper cheap, food in grocery store is cheap for food grown in Colombia, fancier restaurants are 50% cheaper than US. all of these things combined make Medellin #1. You can find another city better in one or two areas, but OVERALL what city is better than Medellin???
You ain't living in no comuna 13 or similar barrios with $1200 you crazy, with that amount on your own you can have an average Colombian "MIDDLE CLASS" kinda life, as in living in a nice middle class neighbourhood, 2 bedroom apartment, going out every weekend for a nice meal, a nice party once a month, good groceries, good gym, public transportation, and saving maybe $200-$250 a month.
Colombia was my first out of country vacation. I had the time of my life. A week ago
Speaking the truth. See us as a $ sign.
There are plenty of places around Colombia that you can live very nice and comfortable for $600 us a month. Bucaramanga for example I lived there for 2 years
Exactly!!!
After reading all the comments, I would say investing in real estate in Medellin and the surrounding area would be a smart move. My wife and I were just talked into buying a condo in Sabaneta. Our friends in FL purchased two units. It's new construction and our condo won't be ready until 2026. I hope we didn't make a mistake!
What’s up Kari! I found your channel recently. I’m here now and this is my 4th time in Medellin this year.
I usually stay in poblado for about 20 days or so. I pay around $1200-1500 for an air Bnb.
I found Medellin early 2024, keep in mind I am chef on cruise ship so I am seasoned traveler.
I have throughly enjoyed the P4P seen. It works for my lifestyle but the honeymoon stage has finally started to wear off.
I sometimes wonder how it would be to seriously date, but with all the risk and the type of girls I like, I’m most likely doing the smart thing keeping things at arms distance.
I will continue to follow your journey and would be so down to kick i bro, I’m 33 and black BTW.
100% agree - first time travelers just dont have the level of awareness required to be safe in Colombia.
Bro i have bene living outside the usa for the last 5 years, yes i have lived in Medellin, tulum, poland, portugal and currently brazil, prices are always going to change, as most of the world are moving from 3rd status it means cost of living will go up, so i was expecting Colombia to go up, its life, either move or stay and complain, but everywhere thats cheap will eventually face a time of inflation, that's what i did without complaining, was to move, i wasn't expecting to live like a king for ever paying cheap price, i did 2 years in Medellin and moved on
U TOTALLY MISSED THE POINT GRINGO
@@onelove4iver460 nah ain't no point missing, I lived there, bro, have you? Not talking visiting, it's still cheap, brokies just love to complain, and if it's expensive move somewhere else, trying to think a country gonna remain cheap forever is ridiculous, and yes I lived in El poblado in a top neighborhood and still found it cheaper than Dubai, mexico city or Tulum where I lived
@odellowe7340 the influx of gringos have pushed up the cost of living exponentially compare to other Colombian cities, maybe now you will understand.
That has been happening since the beginning of time, same thing in mexico city, Tulum, Portugal price have triple because of gringo, i have visited other Colombian city such as Barranquilla , Bogota, Cali, it's a little cheaper but not that much, that's gonna happen, it's life, when I moved to Colombia I expected that, I went 2020 and I knew with remote working the price would soon triple, it's call thinking way ahead, same with Bali , prices ahev triple suc@@onelove4iver460
@@onelove4iver460 I understand though, but I don't think it's gonna get cheaper anytime soon, and the crime getting worse and I feel like the locals just hate me because I am a gringo
Thanks for the info bro😊👍🏽
agree with the rent and life style of living. On the 1st time to travel, well, I already knew about the culture, I have friends their and was the first country I raveled to but details and specifics are different.
Thank you for sharing!! I've been to Medellin close to 30 times since 2021 but never lived there so I agree you need at least $2,500 to live in a nice area, especially El Poblado but that it is still almost 50% of what I'm paying in Orlando. I can't wait to retire there🙏
Medellin Envigado. I'm from the BX. The young adults were very respectful.. my wife's family got an Airbnb for $500 a month. If you're an American it'll most likely be $1,000 a month. So yes you need to speak Spanish and you need to get some friends out there. I would like I would like to live in a nice side of the Bronx😂
I do love Columbia I plan to retire there
Eehhh dude ive been living in Colombia for 4 years on like 1300/month and I live really well. Nice apartments, eating out everyday, traveling somewhere in Colombia at least once a month... The thing is, Medellin you can't do that. Its like saying the cost of new york city is an example of the living cost of the US...
Well we have to keep in mind .medellin has been popular within the hispanic community for decades becauae the women.now medellin has been popular for americans 10 years now ..soo with 20 years of united states having immigrants all the hard work is finally paying off with what they have invested
Nice video. It’s good to hear the truth!
In Medellin and other cities it is very expressive but I have lived in a smaller pueblo and $1200 USD is more than enough to live very well here in a gated community and a very nice place . If you want American standards stay in America. As far as games and scams it is true here as well as any place else and you have to be careful. I've been here for almost 30 years and have never had any serious issues. Stay away from the cities and experience the pueblos and authentic Colombia.
I can tell as a Colombian living in the USA for many years, this guy's comment are not true, you can live in Medellin with a very nice quality of life better than USA, for a fraction you pay here in the US, so his comments are NOT realistics,Medellin is actually one the spots we are looking to retire...this guy is in the wrong country,just go back to the USA...Colombia IS NOT for you...
*Good video. I just returned from Medellin last Monday. Medellin (Colombia) was my 36th country and I still paid tourist prices for drinks. Like he said, foreigners are ATMs. As for prices on rent, I live in Manhattan NY. $4600 per month for a 620 square ft one bedroom. I say that to say Medellin is cheap. Even a $4k apartment in Medellin would be a mansion rather than a box. My question is the women! My friend who lives there hooked me up with this chick. She didn’t ask for money and hasn’t asked since I’ve returned to NYC. What are the warning signs? Asking for money can’t be a warning sign because American women demand 6 figures, Birkin bags, trips and more*
Inflation is everywhere. Food prices in USA went up dramatically too.
Going to Colombia, especially Medellin is tough. You are on your square 24/7, it becomes the norm but there’s a lot of BS bro. It’ll get old cus making Colombian Friends is tough, even knowing Spanish . A lot of different rules for a gringo. You are marked no matter what but you can mitigate it. You’ll be alone most of the time minus some foreigners you meet. My experience for 3 months. Walking ATM for sure, affluent older lady in Laureles asked me flat out on the streets for a gift of 5 mil. I was like wtf?
You absolutely nailed it. The issue is with the Colombian value system, where taking advantage of each other is the norm. I have concluded that the only way I will thrive in Colombia is by becoming one of them and I reject that notion.
I was in Colombia a $1000. Get you a very nice place.I don't know what this guy is talking about the average rent is 200 so 1000.00 will get you a nice place
100% correct. Some people just want to spend more unnecessarily
Medellín is overrated. I love Bogotá. Thankfully it's a much bigger city too - foreign digital nomads or passport bros can't easily influence the market like in Medellín.
Crazy how they say the dollar is so strong vs the peso yet its way expensive there.
Medellin real estate is so expensive because of foreigners buying properties and converting them to airbnb it’s ridiculous, us colombians can not afford living in Medellin anymore.
Florida is becoming the same with everyone from Cali and NY buying property. There has to be some control
Nothing but facts!
I have a solution to the crime/dishonesty/taking advantage of tourists problem in Colombia. Actually, my wife, who was born and raised in Colombia, came up with and advocates for this solution. Stop going there. Period. Instead, go to a place like El Salvador, which has amazing beaches, or even Guatemala, which although more dangerous than El Salvador, is safer than Colombia. Or, even the usual places like Costa Rica and Panama. But, if you really insist on going to South America, and it's your first time, then consider Uruguay or even Argentina. Bottom line is that there is no such thing as a completely safe place anywhere in the world, so use common sense folks. But Colombia is truly out of control right now, especially with the criminals targeting naive tourists. Final point, both my wife and I have lived in Colombia, that's where we met, but given the current situation, both socially and politically, we have canceled our plans to go during Christmas.
Magical Realism 😅
If you go to poblado, you might as well go to Barcelona. Prices are the same, people speak English, is safer and women are less scammy.
Miami is a theme park INSPIRED BY Barcelona. Think about it.
No cab driver telling you $50 mill for a ride up the street and you aren’t negotiating 10 mill, you mean $50,000 pesos down to 10,000 pesos
Exactly. One mil means 1,000 In Spanish. Yezzir.
I am glad someone is finally telling the truth about Medellin. A lot of these BS travel videos are made by AI, and the guy who puts the on UA-cam has probably never even been there. You could say the same kinds of things about many places in the US. "The average cost of living in a suburb of Cleveland is x% lower than the average for the US" etc. The "average cost thing" also disregards all the expenses one has in connection with travelling, dating, going to restaurants, clubbing, replacing electronics and clothes, etc.
I’m in the process of looking for accommodations here in Medellin. I totally agree the prices aren’t cheap enough if you want conveniences, especially with modern finishes. That’s what I’m looking for. I already looked at some that are around $850 and up. We need a 3br and 2-3br, so I know it’s going to be at least $1100. I also don’t want my partner to spend too much time commuting to and from work. But…I’m not going over covering all expenses, including dining, and groceries, along with accommodations for a few bucks less than the U.S. Rent I was paying. $750 total, what people keep advertising, yeah right.
Thanks for saying that Colombia should NOT be the first country. Although, i can make some exceptions for Cartagena, but I say Canada, Cancun, Costa Rica as some beginner friendly
12:00 That aint cool. But thats the truth.
Only video of yours I agree with life in colombia is not cheap
I was living in Medellin in 2022 and I remember how cheap it was for me. Now, not so sure!!
I think most people especially from the US think Colombia is like a third world hell hole with dirt streets and no running water...while there are areas like that...the major cities there are pretty much like major cities anywhere. You got to keep your head on a swivel, if you have friends you actually know in the cities thats the best. If not you got to watch out, learn some spanish before you go. Also if you are a fan of cam model websites....that's not the real world. It can be a great place, great people, great sites, just be careful
UA-cam and Travel Bloggers the gift and the curse. They taught me how to count CoP so I don't get ripped off and encouraged me to travel there (colombia) pre pandemic. But it also ruined this utopia before it's time by inviting everyone without giving proper instructions on how not to show papaya and over inflate the country. Now it's no turning back😢
Facts..The one and only time I went there was Nov/Dec 2019 and haven't been back, I don't know if I will return there but at the time I went. I had a blast. Been going to DR before and after that on the regular.
I agree price has increased but you forget one major thing. If you are American or gringo. The price for apartments is almost 3 times more. My girlfriend can find a nice apartment in section 3 for $320 and when I go see same apartment. They charging me $600. Certain parts of Medellin is more expensive because of gringo living there. $ 1200 is not bad at all. $2000 you living well
I have been to Bello pereira ibague bogota Belen Cucuta
Poblado and provenza reminds me of Miami and California where people act like they are rich and live above their means
but you living from colombian salary? xD
I was looking at hotels and they're cheaper in Bogota, much better value than Medellin. Hotels in Cartagena and Cali are expensive too for a 3rd world country.
I live in Medellin and I spend about 3500-4K a month
Doubt it
@@LJExpedition what do you doubt? I eat every meal outside and ride around in a Uber all day. Add rent, utilities and entertainment it’s easily that much. I don’t live like the average Colombian I live a luxury lifestyle out here.
What are you trying to prove? lol
@@crvd1918 my rent alone in NYC was 3200$ a month. I’m actually saving a ton of money currently. Lol
Omi alot of ppl who move to Medellin from the States have downgraded in lifestyle but removed the stress.
So what the hell are you visiting Colombia stop telling dumb stuff shut your mouth
You think the cost of living in Colombia is increasing try going to a restaurant here in the US “these” day. The $15 and $20 minimum wages are raising the prices of everything and putting a lot of big chain restaurants out of business. Red Lobster just closed in my city for being too expensive to stay in business.
What are you on about? I just found a spot for 440 usd. I have, however, paid the double that as well. To say that you will be close to poverty line is silly. Avoid the most expensive areas and don't rent through airbnb.
There are places literally 10 mins on foot from Poblado for 290 a month unfurnished and they are not bad at all and 550 furnished, studio apartments. This dude is tripping hard.
I live I. Sabaneta and it runs me 2,100 usd a month to live with my wife and toddler
How safe is it there? Any issues at all? I've heard good things about it.
Been here living two years but visiting sabaneta since 2018 it’s always been very safe thus far.
Some youtubers not you ruinned Medellin back in 2000 útil 2016 it was all fine. Rent and places were cheap everywhere. The problem is that foreigners travel to poor country and they buy a snack and start giving a tip in US or Euro money so some people not all Colombians see this an oportunity to take advantage of you and that's when you heard robbery, kidnaping and murdering. I agreed with you Medellin is becoming the new Thailand
Well said bro
I am looking at moving to Medellín and im just curious how do you get a foreign loan over there?
Many countries don’t give loans to foreigners. Many cases you will have to wire funds. I’m sure if you google does Columbia offer foreigners loans
what software do you use to put the water mark in your video? thanks
Going on my 2nd year in Sabaneta. I love the area. Seeing more gringos like me moving out this way. I have 1br place with patio for $810usd a month. Rent started out $20 less a year ago
Been going to Medellin for 10 years. I've never had an issue because I don't put myself in dumb situations. Every bad story I've ever heard is from someone doing something stupid. You have to be careful, just like you do in major cities within the US...bro stop crying about Medellin.
I just left three weeks ago. Go to Parque Arvi, Comuno 13 and other areas. I can offer some other suggestions.
My ex-girlfriend was from Bello It is safer than medellín..yes the bars/clubs are simpler but you can easily have fun with $50
Good information a
Me mareé 😵💫
In Asia, people are so poor and I don't act like that. My opinion is that it is disgusting. Because of their behavior, it will always be so terrible there. I feel sorry for the normal people. I'm from Europe, from Prague, and here you can walk peacefully around the city at night and nothing will happen to you... In the tourist center you pay a little extra for alcohol, it's probably everywhere. But fearing for my life when I go to a country as a tourist is disgusting.... great comment, thank you for the truth...🥇🫂🫂
RICE AND BEANS IS BETTER DIET THEN MOST US DIETS !
He's trying to put you off. It's not anyway as bad as this. Like all yanks he wants luxury, buy things. And they are marked people because they are conspicuous by their arrogant behaviour
Idk man i haven't even been there yet but based on every other Medellin youtuber $4k seems crazy.
Lol. very easy to live under $1200/month anywhere in colombia.
when u dont respect the people, BEWARE as u would anybody else
Going in oct for 12 days best place to stay and to going out and also sites
I'm Colombian and obviously you as a tourist (????) or immigrant (????)... cannot compare this two different ways of life. As a tourist you will always have to pay more than locals.... because they see you as a gringo with money. And yes MEDELLIN is super super super cheap even for colombians. Also security is complicated if you come with "untouchable rich gringo mentality" ...... Sorry I can see that our country is not for you...COLOMBIA is a tourist destination for open mind people...WE ACTUALLY DO NOT KNOW WHAT YOU WANT.... BE CLEAR MAN !!!
The average Colombian is living very well. You are basing this on your experience in that place you are staying. Every Colombian has internet, iPhone, wear good clothes , go out to good restaurants and most have cars they have a happier life than any American . I guess you really don’t know Colombia. Get out of your Medellin and find out
It seems like the people living up on the hill would disagree.
Well the people living up the hill is not the norm. Just like Americans living in trailer trash parks is not considered the norm of amercian life same thing. I have seen Americans living in such poverty conditions that I have never seen in Colombia. So there’s that. Stop pretending like there isn’t poverty im the USA and that every gringo has such a high standard way of living when it isn’t true . And if you are saying the people living up the hill is the way Colombians way of life then you know nothing. Like I said Colombians live a good happy life they are not depressed they don’t dress from Walmart they are poor to your American standards 😂 they live a better life than any gringo . Medellin is not the all of Colombia .
I think it's a paradise there and a lot of people don't like men coming down! How can you go wrong when your rent is cut in half!! lol
Well i bouth a apartment in la loma del indio,and i canlived there with $1,200 per month easy!i dont have a car i got a scooter,i go out every weekend,not in a fancy way,but as longer you dont pay rent like me you ll be ok
Most of these YT cats that post videos about their overseas experiences need to watch this video. Too often you see them slipping in real time, by seeing and hearing how they move. Sheeyit, they'd be food for wolves in the states & globally too. Baller-esque travel videos also put extranjeros on many a criminals' radar. Wake Up.
you are right on point on all counts 👍