Colombia

Medellin

#1 Top 5 cities

Medellin is often the most balanced choice for expats thanks to its pleasant climate, solid infrastructure, and developed foreign-resident scene.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 25°C aΕΎ 28°C

Night: 14°C aΕΎ 17°C

Climate

Spring-like temperatures for much of the year with few extremes and regular rain.

Distance to the sea

220 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 5/10
Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 7/10
Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 7/10
Electricity stability 8/10

Community types

  • Digital nomads
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Retirees
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canadians
  • πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈSpanish

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Strong remote community
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay
  • +Lower living costs

Cons

  • βˆ’Mixed city reputation
  • βˆ’Higher prices
  • βˆ’Uneven neighborhood quality