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The Advantages of Growing Old in Medellín

May 16, 2019

As Medellín becomes more popular with young travelers making their way through South America, what about the older generation of ex-pats who have lived in Colombia for many years? Or those considering moving to retire…

2017 Update: Medellín Cost of Living for a Couple

June 5, 2017

The Colombian peso exchange rate has improved compared to the period before 2015, making the Medellín cost of living now cheaper in terms of US dollars.

Living Cheap in Medellín – But Still Living Large and Enjoying Life

March 1, 2017

Sonja provides her experiences as a single woman on a 6-month tourist visa and how she is living cheap in Medellín on less than $900 per month.

Updated Cost of Living in Medellín for a Couple (2016)

January 7, 2016

The exchange rate for the Colombian peso has greatly improved recently making the cost of living now much cheaper in Medellín in terms of US dollars.

8 Expensive Things in Medellín

March 11, 2015

Colombia has a reputation for its low cost of living, however, this article highlights eight expensive things in Medellín compared to the United States.

Updated: Cost of Living in Medellín for a Couple (2015)

February 10, 2015

The exchange rate for the Colombian peso has improved recently making the cost of living now much cheaper in Medellín in terms of U.S. dollars.

Cost of Living in Medellín for a Couple

July 16, 2014

Jeff shares the cost of living in Medellín, Colombia he has experienced for a couple living together in Medellín over the past year.

Average Cost of Living in Medellin (3 Months)

April 8, 2013

As promised, this is the follow-up to my original cost of living article in February. This one includes data for the first three months of 2013. For details behind each of the categories, as well as my overall standard…

Cost of Living in Medellin, Colombia

February 4, 2013

The cost of living in Medellin, Colombia has always been a big draw for me. The quality of life, for the cost, is hard to beat, in my humble opinion. I’m often asked how much money one needs to live comfortably here,…