Explore Medellín
Cost of living, visa options, safety and internet for women working remotely in Medellín, Colombia.
Medellín at a glance
- Country: Colombia
- Typical monthly budget: $1,400
- Safety score: 46
- Average internet speed: 281 Mbps
- Café meal: $6
- English proficiency: Moderate
- Time zone: America/Bogota
- Air quality index: 71
- Months to avoid: Apr, May, Oct, Nov — Wettest months — frequent heavy afternoon rains.
- Good for: Mountains, Nightlife, Cafés
Visa options for Medellín
- TOURIST ENTRY: 90 DAYS · $0 official information
- TOURIST EXTENSION: 90 DAYS · $38 official information
- DIGITAL NOMAD VISA: 2 YEARS · $320 official information
Monthly accommodation prices in Medellín by neighbourhood
- El Poblado: 1-bed $1,200/mo, co-living $600/mo, guest house $750/mo, hotel $1,260/mo, hostel $420/mo, house/villa $2,000/mo
- Laureles: 1-bed $634/mo, co-living $600/mo, guest house $750/mo, hotel $1,260/mo, hostel $420/mo, house/villa $2,000/mo
- Envigado: 1-bed $512/mo, co-living $600/mo, guest house $750/mo, hotel $1,260/mo, hostel $420/mo, house/villa $2,000/mo
Food and coffee prices in Medellín
- Local meal: $7.78
- Mid-range meal: $20.23
- Artisan coffee: $2.08
- Oat milk latte: $2.50
- Smoothie bowl: $7.14
- Fresh juice: $1.75
- Local beer: $1.15
- Water (0.75 L): $0.57