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

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

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