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🇨🇴Colombia
🌡️72°F / 22°C year-round. No seasons. City of Eternal Spring.
💬Spanish. Basic phrases dramatically improve your experience.
💱Colombian Peso (COP). $1 USD ≈ 4,000 COP
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Cost of Living — Medellín

Medellín offers one of the best value propositions of any city in the Americas. A man living well — good apartment, restaurants, gym, social life — can do so for $1,100–$2,200 per month. Nomad Pro members get the full updated monthly breakdown.

$1,100 – $2,200/month estimated monthly budget for a comfortable lifestyle
Monthly expense breakdown
ExpenseTypical Range
1BR apartment (El Poblado)$400–$700/mo
1BR apartment (Laureles)$300–$550/mo
Local meal$3–$6
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