MEDELLIN - DETAILED COST OF LIVING MONTHLY BUDGET

[@gnolan4281]

Good vids Carlton. USD 2500 per month is waaay more than I'm spending. I live really well in Laureles Medellin in a 2 bdrm high rise with a 24 hr. doorman and a fabulous view. If I see anything I want I buy it. No skimping.I still save money for those trips we all like. You must be living exceptionally well.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Wzup Nolan. I would love to talk over drinks one day. My lease expires 6/30 and I am looking for options. I agree you can definitely live on less than the $2,500 but I always seem to have things pop up every month. Most are optional. If you take a trip almost every month they do add up. I also noted various ways I could really cut into that $2,500 but I don't really need to since it is already in my original budget. I can easily cup T Mobile, entertainment, Sura for $200, etc. And remember if you budget high and put that money away then make $X on your investments every month then you are really not spending the $2,500 out of pocket. The reason I like bonds. Income. Hit me up at: [e-mail] or [e-mail]

[@abdikayse]

How did you find an apartment? Airbnb is expensive

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

You probably know that I do not like Airbnb, but a lot of my friends use it in Medellin and said it is not expensive. I just went around the barrio I liked and take down numbers from the for rent signs and try to find a unit being rented by the actual owner, then you can negotiate. I pay 3 months up front and gave them a $300 usd deposit for the util and cable.

[@alexalbertorendonperez264]

It is clear that the level of expenses corresponds to a middle class family in Colombia, living in one of the large cities. could increase the value of their income, living in an intermediate city. what would allow you to invest in business or real estate, but lose connection with the quality of life offered by a modern city with many facilities such as Medellin. Today in the US it would be impossible to live on $ 2,500 without the help of the government and at least with two jobs, to survive on the poverty line. reality that every day increases in the USA. In Colombia you can live with dignity with an income of 1500 dollars, if the dollar maintains its strength and inflation remains at the levels of the last ten years. an advice as Colombian for all those who are of the bubble generation and are now going to enjoy their pension through social security and want to move to Colombia for the power of the dollar. Invest in real estate and do not be afraid to integrate socially. Because you can live in a paradise, but living alone is hell. The big difference between American and Latin culture ... is that you live and enjoy isolation and we Latinos live to integrate. go to the disco, learn to dance, teach English, learn Spanish, go to the villages. everyone is different!! In Colombia they do not charge for being happy.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Amen. Well said as always Alex.

[@BrokenSpanishForGringos]

I am glad they don't charge for being happy because everyday is my birthday.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Cool.

[@Bocca202]

Well said. :)

[@PhillyDom]

Great CONTENT.......... I APPRECIATE THE INFORMATION............

[@eamonnwright5557]

You’re so right Carlton , solid and sound advice for free . you can burn through 200k real fast. I’m retiring this summer at 53 . I hope to bump into you when I move down there. Thank You and All the Best !

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Thanks bro. Hit me up when you make it here.

[@theonlinegemini]

Just discovered your channel thanks for the investing advice. Peace.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Welcome. Appreciate the support.

[@hermesorozco1873]

thank you sir. you are a scholar and gentleman.

[@Classical-fv5zg]

Excellent positive info. I speak good Spanish & English. So Im pumped on the info on this video..to be able to make some money to live of. Thank You. you give out ten best info .Keep up the excellent.work. And don't leave Medellin just. yet..!

[@rootednomad_]

Nice bumping into you in the elevator yesterday! I didn't know we were neighbors. I just subscribed as promised lol. Let's grab a beer soon.

[@LordTaylor007]

Good video and common sense approaches. I've been focused on the Philippines for retirement but now considering other countries as well. I appreciate your informative videos.

[@jimmyfloyd2028]

That was a really good explanation of your budget. Thanks for sharing. It will be a really good reference for me to use later on if/and when I make that decision to transition. I can probably do it now, but I’m not mentally there yet. Lol i need to make another trip down there soon.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Take you time and make sure you are ready. It can be difficult for some people who really like being close to family. I am not really a family guy. I can live anywhere in the world. I visited for 3 years before I moved. Actually I had a great job as a banker. If my boss did not piss me off last April I would probably still be working and stressing out. I just needed a push. And remember you don't need the $2,500 a month. You can do this on less than $2,000 a month. I actually have a good friend who stayed for a month and spent only $800. $300 in an Air BNB and managed to make the month on the other $500. That's without health insurance, etc but it can be done.

[@folabond]

I enjoyed your video. Especially the investing advise. Please keep it coming. I am a subscriber now!

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Thanks. Appreciate the support

[@blacqkaptubber4598]

I’m late but you have some awesome vlogs,bro.Im catching up but I give you a very good “Salud”.Thanks again and hope to see you in my travels.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Thanks. Never too late. I am just beginning. Lots more to come

[@AcmeRocket]

thanks for breaking it down. very helpful.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Thanks. More to come. Glad I could help.

[@antoniof.ortega226]

An eye-opener, thank you, Sir.

[@kingdomcome9813]

Great video,good info

[@juliomartinez-nl7ky]

Thank you for the insight of appropriations needed to live a good life in Colombia. And the importance of investment and other options to earn income.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Anytime Julio. I really try hard to present more interesting topics. Thanks for the support.

[@samuelbethea523]

Great 👍🏿 job!

[@larrymeyers2627]

I wouldn't live in Medellin. Other smaller cities are much better

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Its all good. Medellin is not for everyone. If you prefer a smaller city try to visit the coffee triangle (Pereria-Manazales-Armenia). I plan to go visit them over the next 2 weeks and report back to you guys. @@larrymeyers2627

[@perrykeel2890]

Very informative...really enjoyed the video. New subscriber.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Welcome Perry. Glad to have you on board.

[@hermesorozco1873]

brother, keep them coming!!!.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Appreciate the love. Thanks

[@frankellis9627]

Where are you thinking about going? Brazil is a nice option! 😎

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Def. Brasil is a very big country

[@frankellis9627]

@@CarltonsTravelAdventures Maybe, you can contact this vlogger Dennis Jeanpierre who lives in Brazil. He can give you the 411!

[@huntersdealer]

Great one

[@dondemavivas1063]

It's great right now since the dollar is very strong. Not too long ago, however, the U.S. dollar was only 1,800 COP.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

I heard it might hit $4,000 cop by the end of the year. That would be awesome

[@frankornelaz8234]

Great advice. Thanks

[@kngemeral]

Great informative video

[@Anirtak4791]

Hi Carlton, I definitely need to take a page from your book. Is there a way to reach you offline. I am new to your channel but I am impressed already with your methodology. Thank you brother

[@auctionjjk]

Just discovered your channel -- I think the budget you have is right in line if you want to live a pretty comfortable life in Colombia. I get it - if you work over 30+ years (I have been in the work force for 32 yrs), you want to ENJOY it - and you deserve it. I just had phone conversations with my financial adviser and I'm in line to retire in the next two years -- it's HEALTH CARE that is a bitch - pushing $700/800 per month for INSURANCE ALONE!

[@BoydJones]

Wouldn’t it be much cheaper to get a cell phone number and plan in Colombia and let your US T-Mobile plan go?

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

I am in the process. I have to do more research when I return from Cuba on the 14th.

[@RADIO1990]

Subscribed, great information. Who is the soldier though,lol

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Wzup Virgil. I have been looking for her myself. will let you know when I locate her.

[@arsenyturin]

Hey! Thanks for the budget break down, very informative. What I'm very curious to know if you considered buying an apartment there and what are the caveats? Thanks!

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

The rents are so reasonable that I just prefer to rent. It also makes me more flexible in case I decide to move. The average is almost 18 months for a tourist to sell his property.

[@gdew9643]

Any advice on buying life insurance that covers you if you live OVERSEAS¡

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Hello Jey. I really could not help with the insurance issue. Sorry. I have life insurance and I am sure it covers me anywhere i am located. The policy does not say I have to be in the US to be effective. Maybe you should call someone at the agency in the US with your question. Thanks for watching

[@Andolem]

Can you write it down the bonds name you mentioned? Thanks.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Wzup Andy. Thanks for subscribing. I love Vanguard due to their lower fees but there are other firms who have high yield bond funds. The one from VG is "VWEHX". 6% for 1 year and I believe 9% ytd. But do a google search under high yield bond funds. I know Blackrock has one as well.

[@Andolem]

Carlton's Travel Adventures, that was a quick reply, thank you so much.

[@c.l.richardson1775]

Carlton what about about David, Panama. That's where I'm going to move. I've been there several times. My income would be counting pension plus social security 2,855.per month.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

David is very nice. Just depends on what you want. You will enjoy it in David

[@jimedvt]

Great graphics Carlton!

[@d.mcpherson8724]

yo, Carlton! what about renting a car. How much would that run in Colombia? What about buying a car?

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

I am doing a video on cars. half completed. i would avoid renting a car. Uber type services are so damn cheap. I pay less than $2 per trip. $5,000 pesos. If you plan on travelling around the country then buying a car is an ok idea. Not expensive. Lots of very small cars. I see them new for $11,000 usd

[@jorgeEliecer302]

I’m a Colombian who grew up in NYC and I’m moving to Medellín with a pension of 924 dollars a month and I will live very comfortably because I’m not going to be dealing with gringo pricing. As a matter of fact I could cover all my expenses with half of that.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Wzup Jorge. $924 is probable fine depending where you plan to live. It would be a little tight for me though. Being Colombian is definitely a big plus. Good luck.

[@jorgeEliecer302]

@@CarltonsTravelAdventures thanks

[@bobjohnson7441]

Good info. I'm retired and have over 3K a month between pension, VA disability and soc sec. Sounds like I could be okay there.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Man, you will live great here with $3,000 a month. Even afford a maid and cook. Why suffer in the US on that amount.

[@travelingman9763]

@@CarltonsTravelAdventures Can you touch on retirement visas and do we have to pay taxes on retired income to the Columbian government? Also as a military retiree would my Tricare health coverage that all retired Vets get, be honored there. As a runner/jogger .how are areas there to run as far as traffic?

[@seasonedswag5702]

@@CarltonsTravelAdventures AMEN !!!!!!!!!

[@La-huh]

I have a question, im planning to move permanently but i want to do business there as well i live here in Detroit and i have hair salon/barber shop and i want to come there and start salon business there too, i have house here i want to sell and will buy own house on cash, do u think i would work out with doing small business there can make enough for living expenses???

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

My personal opinion which I have expressed in previous videos is that I would not open a business in Colombia. I think its too difficult to make a good return. You cannot charge a lot for services here and the competition is tough from the locals. You can pay $3 for a hair cut. The capital needed to start a business here is low so give it a try and see what happens.

[@SmithFam2323]

Great Video. Me and my wife will retire in 2 years. I will be 50 and she will be 42. We should 10-15K per month with investments, and retirement. Gonna be a good life.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

sounds like you all plan to move to Colombia. You will be able to live like the boss here on that type of monthly income. Driver, cook, maids. Congrats. Bringing a wife to Colombia can be tough. Hope you have a strong will to resist. jeje

[@Matthew-gz4oh]

Good video, but a total bomb on your investment advice. 40 year bull market on bonds and 10 year USA treasury at 1.70% now. Stay with what you know, and not what you don't and you will be good. Your advice good totally screw people that don't know more.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Thanks for your comment Matthew. Its perfectly fine if we do not agree.

[@ElDonWillie]

can i do it with 1000$ month?

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Can you live in Medellin on $1,000 a month? Possible. My friend did an experiment last year and only spent $800 for the month. You have to give up a little but not too much. His Airbnb was $300 and he survived on the other $700 fine. That does not include any health insurance. When I moved last July I was paying $562 a month for my COBRA from my last job. Got it down to about $200 but if you are healthy you can really go uninsured and just pay if you get sick. cost is pretty cheap for hospitals etc. Also means not a lot of money on the chicas. Just find a good older woman with a job. Do not date young pretty girls. That will eat up most of your money. LOL.

[@ElDonWillie]

@@CarltonsTravelAdventures thanks for the fast response i arrive sunday for the first time and kind of nervous. Thanks for the reassurance. I never tricked off on women before so i wont start now especially on a budget .

[@seasonedswag5702]

@@CarltonsTravelAdventures I see you want all PYT for yourself, a wise old man once said (I can pay for my steak) LoL.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

@@seasonedswag5702 LOL.

[@fernandozorrilla1700]

Whats the best cell company to have in medellin and internet service?

[@gnolan4281]

It depends. I prefer to have internet only without an expensive television package so I use Tigo Une. Claro will not provide me internet only. They insisted that I buy one of their glorious packages which is just a bunch of stuff I would never watch.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

G Nolan is correct. I am actually in process of looking now. You have options depending on what you want. Claro might be the ATT down here.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

To add. I currently have Claro in a package deal. That is the $60 a month which includes the cable and higher speed internet. I am very happy with Claro.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Fernando, I just realized my 2 response might have been confusing. I have Claro, but I am looking. Let me explain. I have Claro in that package deal for $60 a month. The bill is $83,530 cop for the internet at 20 megas and $93,270 for cable. Its 95% Spanish channels. I barely use the TV. I have Netflix and paid $25 for a streaming service. I get all the US channels and sports, etc. I really only need internet, but as Nolan said you have to get the package deal. I do like the Claro reliability. Internet is strong and never fails. I need to find a way to just get the internet and save money. But I do need a strong and reliable internet. I have to research more.

[@fernandozorrilla1700]

@@CarltonsTravelAdventures thank you Carlto, I love your you tube channel. Im a Colombian national from Cali that grew up in Las Vegas and thinking of Medellin as a city to start looking into. Thank you

[@williamgonzalez4899]

2.500 per month I live in miami or puerto rico like a king.with a car payment included.and if I get bored I'll do uber

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Wzup. Just saw your comment. You can live in Miami like a king on $2,500 a month. Damn. Tell me where in Miami. I lived on Bayshore and my rent for a small one bedroom was $2,000 a month.

[@kirklevi913]

like the vids thanks for the info. after 15 years in Hong Kong/Singapore working and then 4 years now in Bangkok, i've decided to take a serious look at living outside of Asia. Done with the work grind and like you will live off my investments. Medellin looks ideal i just finished booking my flights Bkk-HK-SFO-MIA-MDE a real pain in the ass. i arrive late May and staying the 90 day visa (i'm Canadian). i 100% agree with you, watch the point in getting older and save/save/save$$, it's not like u can take it with you + I'm single and no kids. If u need any info on Bangkok let me know, thanks for the vids and cheers!

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

I do need to learn more about Bankok. I plan to visit Bankok before the year is over. Hit me up on my email so I can stay in touch. Thanks. [e-mail]

[@kirklevi913]

cool i will send u an email in next few days, a brief synopsis of Bangkok, happy to answer any follow up questions. cheers,@@CarltonsTravelAdventures

[@melissaguziak1055]

Thanks for this video! can you make one about how taxes work there?

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Hey Melissa. I have avoided that topic on purpose. Bottom line is that if you are in Colombia more than I believe 153 days in the calendar year you are required to prepare tax returns in Colombia. Does not matter if you have to pay or not. its the law. Believe it came into affect in 2016. However, I know Americans who are not preparing the taxes. I am sure the Colombian government knows it is happening but they are not making it an issue. Lets just keep it off the radar. I am not going to do a separate video on it. I am not sure of the calculation of the taxes. I have read some about it but I am not the expert therefore I will not get into it. I sent another subscriber some information by email last month. They tax your assets as well, but I believe you have to have over $1,500,000. Thanks for subscribing.

[@melissaguziak1055]

Carlton, oh, I see. thanks you for this info.

[@james7017]

Good vide but I got the same feeling as other videos I see about the same concept and that young 32 yr old you said was retired..... we are well over due for a massive stock market and housing market crash. Inflation will run crazy in the coming few years etc etc.... a lot of people have made fake wealth in the last 10 years.... they will be in for a rude awakening as getting any yield for the average person will soon become very hard to do and what will everyone dye then? Anyways.... glad to see you enjoying life.... just wonder if people like yourself know about what’s coming in the next few years that will affect us all. Usd will not be the reserve currency for much longer. I wonder what all of these countries will do after that.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Bonds bonds bonds. Its coming but you can prepare yourself so you wont go broke. Who knows when. I have been hearing the same thing for the lasy 24 to 36 monhhs.

[@damonh625]

$2500? I added up $1500 for actual cost of living in Medellin. The other $1000 you having a lot of fun. hahahah. I get it!

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

You work hard for 30+ years. Time to have fun. Why retire and sit around. I love to travel. Yes I could definitely cut out a bunch of stuff. Cable, Netflix, streaming service, T Mobile, trips, $300 for entertainment. If I began with a budget of $2,500 a month its all accounted for in the budget. Actually I might kill the budget with my trips to Bankok later this year. Ticket are the big expense of $2,200 more or less. But remember I am making money every month on my investments.

[@damonh625]

@@CarltonsTravelAdventures good for you man! Enjoy your life! You only get one shot at it.

[@Classical-fv5zg]

I'll be there for XMas I hope your still around man.Really need to hook up with you. Im from Venezuela but grew up in San Francisco..We were in Medellin about a month ago and fell in love with the place. Now where planning to spend 3 months ( maybe more? )

[@circleplus2179]

Thank you brother for your intelligent video. I am planning of visiting Colombia to observe things myself,but i want to ask you considering you've lived there for a while and have some business ideal. Can someone invest or do business there in Colombia as a Canadian while living there?

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Yes you can invest in the country. It will actually help you to get your visa. You can invest in real estate and obtain a 3 or 5 year visa (depend on the amount invested) or you can invest about $26,000 usd in a company and receive your visa.

[@motivationandtravelchannel4575]

This cat has an icon if a beautiful woman and yet when you click on it disappears. However GREAT information coming from an intelligent analytical perspective.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Sorry bro. LOL. I have to get your attention first. My audience is more older cats. I try to stay away from too much of the videos about beautiful women in Medellin. Tons of other channels like that out there, but appreciate you subscribing and supporting my channel. I do have plans to interview a few ladies I know over the next few months. Just need to make the video interesting. Thanks.

[@stallion7012]

LOL, I would love to know specifically what companies you can make money on line and what they really pay. I have yet to see any companies you can work off shore and make $$$.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Try teaching on line. I personally know a few people making up to $2,000 a month. Not bad if you live here. I am about to drop a video about my experience with 2 of these companies later today.

[@hermesorozco1873]

Question? since you have Tmobile, can you make calls to USA and if yes how much do they cost? Thanks for info

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Yes I have an old T-Mobile plan. I can make calls to the US. I believe it is about 25c and minute which is still high. There is no need to use T Mobile to make calls to the US. Use google hangout dialer. Free wifi calls. Very clear. There is also Whatsapp if the other person has whatsapp. I also have Vonage which is about 1 cent a minute. Numerous options.

[@antoniogarza5828]

I hope to retire early, in the next few years. I'm tired of the rat race in the states. I'm watching alot of expat videos, and have to head down sometime and check out Columbia

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Come on down. I visited and fell in love with the place. I had a very stressful banking job. I left a ton of money on the table including more SS benefits. No regrets. I have no stress now. Feels great.

[@antoniogarza5828]

@@CarltonsTravelAdventures how is it there for an older guy, I'm 50 now, and it seems like it would benifit a younger crowd, I'm not into the nightlife anymore. I'd have to do some fixing up my condo in Florida and find a savings account or investment that would pay out enough a month to pay expenses. But the cost of linda quality of life looks great there.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

@@antoniogarza5828 50 is young brother. I could be your older big brother. I know quite a few guys in their high 60s to a few in their 70s. They are here enjoying life. Age is not big deal like in the USA. I know guys who are in their 50s and married to women in their 30s. You do not have to get involved in all the crazy night life stuff for the younger crowd. I avoid it myself

[@antoniogarza5828]

@@CarltonsTravelAdventures I hope to see you soon Carlton, you da man, keep those videos coming. Thanks for answering me and making those awesome informational vids.

[@luzhelenarestrepo4111]

Colombia 👌

[@kennyarrieta1066]

Hello Carlton My name is Kenny. I'm from Colombia but I live in the USA. Well , I like all your video . but there is a problem in the background. I mean I can hear an echo in the room /office. Where you are shooting the video and sometimes is hard to understand you. I think your microphone is too far away. Ok man thank you for all you do.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Wzup Kenny. Thanks for the observation. I heard it a few times. I think the problem was more in the earlier videos. I purchased a microphone for my Nikon and I believe it improved in the more current videos. Please check the current videos over the last month and let me know. Thanks. Always trying to improve. I am late to the game.

[@damaine770]

Yeah so far my online income is 1,200USD. Once I double that I am good to not have to be obligated to be here in the USA. 2,000USD monthly would afford me a quite comfortable lifestyle in Colombia. Besides I won't have an "entertainment budget" that big or be traveling every month. Geez people in the USA don't take vacations every month.😊

[@jimmyfloyd2028]

@ Damaine - I agree! I think $2000 a month would be more then enough for me. I like that Carlton gave every detail of his monthly budget. That allowed me to classify his budget for my potential budget into two categories: Needs and Wants.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Just take your time and make sure you are financially ready before you make the move. Medellin is not going anywhere. Good luck

[@jacobburgess9439]

If you don’t mind me asking, how do you make money online?

[@carlosnoriega6878]

$2000 a month ? Ive heard you can live even cheaper than that..

[@carlosnoriega6878]

Me too ! Hell I can livevin the States on $2500 a month !

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Wzup Carlos. No doubt you can live here on a lot less. Just depends on how you want to live. I had a friend who lived here on $800 a month. He was in an AirBNB for $350 and had no health insurance. I am referring to a good standard of life. Additionally, I noticed that most people who say they can easily live here on a lot less have holes in their budget. What I mean is that they leave out things like an occasional trip back to the states and emergency funds. Also need money for women. Never had a woman who did not cost me money, and I NOT referring to prostitutes. A girlfriend cost money (movies-dinner-flowers-gift). Wife cost me a ton (LOL). Women cost money bro.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

@@carlosnoriega6878 Where. Mississippi and Alabama? I have always lived in big cities (NJ, NYC, downtown Miami, Houston). $2,000 just covered my rent or rent and insurance. I do not want to live in a small town in NC. You can have that brother. LOL.

[@thehaitianambassador215]

Carlton, you look really, so you should not be having blood flow blue pills lol. Anyway, I'm a big fan of your channel. Keep up the good work.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Thanks Marc. You caught that comment. Sneaked it in there. In great shape. No issues. However, depending on the circumstance its good to have some insurance. LOL

[@Classical-fv5zg]

My name is Carlos. This is my baby's Mama tablet (just noticed. her name on it )

[@damaine770]

What kind of entertain you talking about?

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Whatever you choose brother. lol. Fun money.

[@motivationandtravelchannel4575]

Working girls Bro!

[@africanaexpat]

Thanks for your video Carlton. Your video popped up when I looked up the address for Sweet Georgia Cafe. I have so many Colombia videos, that i'm still yet to upload. I learnt so much in this video. the stock market still scared me. Are you on Instagram? I'd love to connect with you while 'm still in Medellin.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Wzup Africana Expat. Thanks for subscribing. Appreciate the support. The stock market can make you rick brother. don't be scured. LOL. Think long term. Imagine that young White cat retiring at 32 because of the stock market. Not bad. I am trying to figure out how to add my IG and FB in the general post. Will be done after I return from Cuba in 10 days. No more post until I return. IG: carlostravelblog This is my IG and my travel blog.

[@theobservermelanin1746]

Order a Conventional Oven on Amazon and have it shipped to your Place

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

I heard Amazon charges a ton for shipping. I can get one here but I have gotten used to not having one. I will look for an apt with one when I renew in June

[@ariefraiser140]

I don't think the Cuban trip should be on a cost of living video about Medellin.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Wzup Arie. I think you are a little confused. There is nothing about Cuba in my COL video. Please view it again. Thanks for subscribing.

[@ariefraiser140]

@@CarltonsTravelAdventures Hello Carlton. I saw around the 8:55 mark when you totalled your expenses to around $1500 a month and then started talking about $325 for tickets to Cuba the following month as one of the things that come up and why you would need more than $1500 a month in Medellin. I took that as part of your budget. If that's not true I apologize.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Arie, now I understand what you are saying. Thanks for the clarification. I thought I was discussing my trip to Cuba on that video. When I do a budget I include all my expenses. It is the only way to do an accurate budget, especially when you are retired. The trips I make every other month is a cost to me of retiring. The money has to come from somewhere. It is an optional cost. I always tell people to include these items. I have heard my budget is too high but it is better to be high and not spend the money than to underestimate and run into a cash problem. Guys forget to include trips back to the USA. Another big item guys forget is the probability of the exchange rate turning against you over the next 2 to 4 years. You have to budget for those items or you might run out of money and have to panic and run back to the US. Last thing I plan to do. You need a good cushion. Agreed or no? @@ariefraiser140

[@ariefraiser140]

@@CarltonsTravelAdventures I agree to a point and we may be saying the same thing here. When I do my budget now I include all my day to day month to month expenses but have a seperate account where I throw money in for saving up for a vacation or traveling. But I only travel out the country 2-3 times a year. You appear to travel many times a year so I see why you want to account for that in a monthly budget. It wasn't spelled out in your video but I think I can deduce that you have about a $1500 baseline monthly budget if you just stayed in Medellin and anywhere from $500-1000 dedicated for travel monthly.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Agreed. We are basically saying the same thing. You can include the travel in your one budget or have a separate account to account for your travel. Just as long as you are conservative and make sure you have sufficient savings in case you decide to come here and live full time. You do not want to run out of money and have to run back home to the US and look for another job (LOL). That would be depressing. Once you live here for a year you are hooked. Lastly, I try to convince guys to watch out and plan for any future change in the COP to USD exchange rate. You never know if the rate will be $2,000 to $1 in the next 12 months. Not impossible. @@ariefraiser140

[@teresamcroy]

Be aware that prostitution is legal and gangs are now looking for young girls example 11. The gangs horrible! No one could pay me to vacation in Columbia. Yes..siryou speak the truth about the cost of living and thank you for sharing.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

CR thanks for your comments. Its not too bad here. Why not give it a try. The world is dangerous. The US is dangerous. Watch out on your next visit to Walmart. LOL

[@christopherfabela2748]

Like your videos brother. I'm retiring in July. Are you out there now! Just would like you to show me the ropes! No homo! Lol

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Wzup. no homo. Funny. Hit me up at [e-mail] when you hit town. I usually hang out at Sweet Georgia in Laureles. I try to avoid Poblado. Too many gringos. LOL

[@doggypup938]

Man I was looking threw the whole video for this chick. And couldn't find her. But still good vidoe

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Yeah I talked about needing about $300 for entertainment per month. That's her. A picture of possible entertainment. LOL.

[@doggypup938]

@@CarltonsTravelAdventures you a mess... hell these days those types of chicks don't want 300, they want 3000 lmao .

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

But she is a police officer. Good sign. She is not out selling it. She could make a ton. Has a job. Colombia has some of the most beautiful police women. I see a lot in Bogota. Maybe because it is a big city and has a bigger force. Damn 8 and 9s in uniforms. Crazy. @@doggypup938

[@palimo3653]

LMAO @ "Entertainment". After a few months living there I think i would rather find a girlfriend. Much cheaper if anything

[@kwtravels9065]

Great info Carlton! Do you have an email i can reach you or fb messenger?

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

email is best for me. I am not crazy about Facebook and never use it often. Hit me up at: [e-mail] [e-mail]