Medellin

One of the most popular locations in the world for remote workers these days, Medellin offers stunning mountain scenery and a great year-round climate. The wifi is fast, the nightlife vibrant and the cost of living is quite low for the quality of life you get in return. While safety remains a concern in some areas, it's far better than it used to be and general common sense is enough if you stay away from the rougher neighborhoods. The public transportation system is efficient and there is no shortage of museums, parks and cultural events to keep one entertained. Living here also ensures you're surrounded by a large and active community of remote workers, with endless meetups and activities to join.

Monthly cost of living for remote workers

A remote worker can expect to spend an average of 5435409 1293 1239 ${ selected_currency } per month in Medellin, with an average rent of 3076814 732 701 ${ selected_currency }.

Rent 1 bedroom apartment / modern / central / short term	${ selected_currency } 3076814 732 701
Groceries Basic groceries	${ selected_currency } 364891 87 83
Dining out 12 dinners and 8 lunches	${ selected_currency } 550000 131 125
Cafe 20 coffees / teas	${ selected_currency } 75000 18 17
Coworking space 1 month membership / hot desk	${ selected_currency } 404339 96 92
Mobile internet Prepaid SIM / 5 GB data / fast	${ selected_currency } 66125 16 15
Public transportation 20 roundtrip journeys	${ selected_currency } 87100 21 20
Taxis 5 short trips	${ selected_currency } 59250 14 14
Shared bicycles and scooters 10 trips	${ selected_currency } 0 0 0
Sport and cultural events 1 event	${ selected_currency } 32333 8 7
Museums and sights 3 sights / entrance tickets	${ selected_currency } 36000 9 8
Nightlife 5 nights out / 3 drinks per night	${ selected_currency } 307500 73 70
Gym 1 month membership	${ selected_currency } 64457 15 15
Yoga 10 classes	${ selected_currency } 225600 54 51
Massage 1 massage	${ selected_currency } 86000 20 20
TOTAL	${ selected_currency } 5435409 1293 1239

Population	2,427,000
Main airport	José María Córdova International Airport (MDE)
Language	Spanish
Tap water	Not drinkable
Tipping	Tip 10% in restaurants
Taxi apps	EasyTaxi