Cost of Living Medellín Colombia 2021/2022 Prices

[@privatemarkets9590]

Thank you for the video. This is a certainly a more thoughtful presentation of the cost of living in Medellin than I've seen on other platforms.

[@johneBGood]

Awesome video! I live in a small town in Antioquia, close to Medellin, in a 3-bedroom apartment unfurnished as a single male, I have 100 Meg Internet service. I prepare most of my meals and I have a cleaning lady who comes in once a week and I live very comfortably for $430 USD a month.

[@josealfonsosilvalatorre1826]

La gringa más querida de latinoamerica eres la mejor 👍

[@universeusa]

I totally agree! She really is one of us. 🙌👏👍

[@cristianjovanrojasromero473]

It's interesting listening to a foreign person talking about my country.

[@stevegfromnc3482]

Great breakdown! Thanks for the info.

[@Karl__Pierre]

The live it up is a bit stretched - I would say your numbers provided would be in line for a family of 4. Here Is My Monthly Budget: $3600/Month. Housing - Stata 6 4 BR Apartment (Pool/Doorman/Sauna/Gym) - $750 - $1500(3br unfurnished to furnished) Food - $500 for the family groceries Eating Out & Entertainment - 2x a week - high end $800, moderate $400 Live In Nanny - $650 Daily House Keeping & Cook( Live Out ) - $500 Utilities/ Phones/internet -$200 Healthcare Family Plan - $300/month (but totally can self pay on this budget)

[@YouGotUnlucky]

I looooved this video, you are so clear, honest and have a beautiful way to explain things. I guess I watched this video out of curiosity. I was like oh I can see here how much could cost something but then I was like ok, she is American so probably her budget is gonna look weird and not realistic but I am happily surprised. You really did a good jobs and even took the job to put 3 kinds of budget. I hope you get to stay in Colombia as long as you want and hopefully forever; not to be shady to certain American KZbinr lol

[@YouGotUnlucky]

Ok, perhaps the luxurious budget I think some categories like utilities were actually underestimated. In Medellin I was living in estrato 5 in a two bedroom apartment and the costs could go easily to 300 usd but can go higher, the main expense in my case would be the “administracion” which is a fee that most apartments pay and is not always included in the rent and because it was a quite modern and fancy building it was 120 usd and the water and electricity were also expensive because the tax, even if you use nothing the sum Is big. Plus internet and tv with a good connection and plan was also expensive.

[@Vivi30908]

Like the information. Thanks.

[@MellySkyWalker]

Very much needed video. Thinking about spending 2-3 months in MDE. Muchas gracias, amiga!!

[@LaGringaLatina]

Awesome!! So glad that I could help ☺️🙏🏻 What other types of videos or knowledge do you think could help you the most?

[@MellySkyWalker]

@@LaGringaLatina i don’t really have anything specific, but maybe show us more “day in the life” videos of your life in MDE or take us on tours of Medellin or nightlife/restaurant spots you like? Qué tengas un buen día! 🙏🏾

[@sportschi688]

Great video... I really appreciate the information. Could you tell me is extra if you have a pet, more over a dog. Thanks

[@out42c]

This is all very helpful. Am I to understand you do not have to buy health insurance first if you intend on becoming an expat in Colombia? I read online in order to get a pensionada visa you must get health insurance first. Is this the case or was that a scam by someone who wants you to buy their insurance?

[@davidparraserna6651]

Hola,soy el primer comentario mi gringa paisa

[@LaGringaLatina]

EPAAA jajaajaja

[@babylemurman]

I've just arrived in Medellin and I've actually been shocked how expensive the rental market is here. At least for someone who's just arrived and wants to rent for a month or two in a central area like Laureles, and wants a decent furnished studio, I'm seeing prices in the range of $1500-2000 for month which is 3-4x what I was paying to live in a central neighborhood in Saigon. So far Colombia does not really strike me as being particularly cheap for expats unless you're comparing it to somewhere like LA or NYC. Perhaps I've just been spoied by living in Southeast Asia for so long.

[@cristianloquesea]

You are very slow gringo, you are a novice, you are talking about Medellin not all of Colombia, all digital nomads and expatriates have them in a bubble in their apartments in Laureles and El Poblado, you never thought of leaving Antioquia, why did not you look in Cali or Bucaramanga, come on a little common sense.

[@patricio3841]

Exactly this girl probably lives like a backpacker, as a Colombian I can assure that for a US middle class standard of living u need at list 2,000 usd a month per person, which still cheaper than other countries, but less than that u would have live a 3rd world midle class life style!

[@rhenderson9862]

@@cristianloquesea beg-to-differ...In Barrio Restrepo near Sur America...I have found three-bedroom furnished (nicely furnished) utilities, wifi, washer...the works $600 to $850. Estadio similar. AND this is using AIRBNB (shudder). I am single, cook a bit at home, my grocery bill runs $10 to $20 week...not a shopper per se, and this bill is frequently lower.

[@rickystillz2524]

Foreigners made the prices go up.

[@NicholeRojas-r8i]

Hahahha go to Asia 🤷‍♀️

[@Anonymous-jf1th]

El Poblado 🇨🇴 in the house✅

[@jcart110]

gracias gringuita por todas tus hermosas palabras por amar tanto a medellin y mucho mas que los paisas thanks for your good video, cuando quieras visitar envigado por aqui te esperamos con los brazos abiertos gracias por todo su amor

[@Ronv1976]

Wow so cool love the breakdown!!! All I need is awesome internet and a vpn

[@edwardb5937]

Thanks for breaking this down so thoroughly. I am planning to start a business in and possibly move to Medellin, so this really helps. If all goes well, I will contact you for your VA services.

[@rhenderson9862]

" I will contact you for your VA services." ... did I miss something?????????????????????

[@christopherhouse7937]

How much is cover for nightclubs?! And how much is a really nice gym membership without a personal trainer just for lifting weights, and doing cardio? Thanks your video really opened up my mind, to how affordable Medellin is. 😁✌🏻🇺🇸

[@ceciliarueda9078]

Muy linda nuestra gringa Colombiana, que Dios te bendiga.

[@Estronguista]

Wow I didn’t know I was rich in Colombia. Gonna plan a vacation to begin with

[@westoneaston4775]

Very thoughtful and encompassing, but I got lost at the 'bootstrap backpacker' food budget, for a month. I live in one of the more costly regions of Canada, in terms of grocery costs, and I could get by easily on $300 USD monthly. Was your food budget regarding eating out frequently/regularly?

[@LaGringaLatina]

No, that would be eating/cooking at home mostly.

[@100Dob]

Acá practicando mi inglés. Gracias Lauren por este video, nos vemos en la Feria de la Flores allá en Medallo, eh ave maría!

[@picudopr]

I believe that in the BOOTSTRAP option,, $300 for food is TOO MUCH!!!! I have been going to Medellin since 2008.

[@marcoolarte3513]

95% of Colombians spend less than that lol... Probably spends too much time en el Poblado...

[@sbkpilot1]

Exchange rate is 4850 COP to USD now, I'm guessing prices there have risen sharply as well?

[@mathematical_theology]

Great informative video. Thanks. Peace!

[@joeldchenoweth]

Could you explain how you have the ability to live full time there? Do you have a special visa?

[@lo_lo_ro_ro]

I’m thinking of moving to Medellin with my family. My husband WFH in a digital business and I’m a SAHM. We have two boys, 5 and 1, can you or someone share any thoughts on great primary school in Medellin? I’d like to research that first then I can target a place to live close by. Love your content, thank you!

[@bwilliams1886]

This is great information. I've been thinking of moving from the US.

[@patricio3841]

Ok, as a colombiano I can assure you that wealthy Colombianos budget are way higher than what you are estimating, high end professionals make over 15, 000 USD a month and owners of companys, exporters, importers and investors make millions of dollars a year!! My self, I have an (US middle class standards of living) in Colombia and my wife and I we have a budget of 2,000 USD a month (per person) And this doesn't including my and hers mazda 6 SUV insurance, car and license plate payment, and a yearly trips to Miami, or other Latinamerican countries! Fo someone with a budget of less than 2,000 USD a month, to leave behind his culture, language, friends, family, a 1st world class infrastructure, health care and safety and moved to a 3rd world country it will be absurd ! 🤦‍♂️

[@alejovilla4634]

Hola. Creó qué nos hemos cruzado... También soy de medellin. Y también te vi en tinder.

[@GBU61]

I have lived in Medellin 8 years so I do have an expert eye when it comes to cost of living. The only issue I see is no one lives the same or spends equally to anyone else so a cost analysis is very difficult to produce. My numbers are lower than yours as I have found it very easy to live well under $1000 with a very comfortable life. But I am much older than you are and value different things. In my observations a high percentage of visitors from the US and Western countries are male. Actually I have only met just a few single women who are living here. With that in mind, I would be interested to see a comparison between a male and female visitor. Lifestyle, entertainment and interests, particularly with his pursuit of the local women, would change your numbers as I believe women and men live much differently than each other.

[@diegoxelias]

Wow! Justo necesitaba saber esto...

[@rhenderson9862]

March 9, 2022...1kg (17 ounces) of beef spare ribs @ $14,137 COP ($3.78 USD)

[@eddiejuarez4201]

Thank you for the explanation, great job. I would love to retire there.

[@hectorhernandez2167]

I will be needing your help when I come back to colombia from chile 🇨🇱,

[@axlrose1962]

Medellín🇨🇴♥

[@rhenderson9862]

March 7, 2022...Had two duplicate keys made this morning. Both work. $1.00usd. 2 liter plastic pitcher with lid $1.57usd. Two pkgs chicken wings 1480kg. $3.53. two tomatoes $0.49, Two onions $0.46, Coffee...400g $2.33, Two packages chocolate...two months supply for me...$3.35, Six potatoes (804kg) $1.91, Total grocery bill $11.17* * I struggled to get this bill up to +$10.00...had to double up on chocolate and chicken wings to exceed the $10.00. Renting a three-bedroom, two bath apt, wifi, cable, utilities paid, new washer, hot water, furnished in Barrio Carlos E. Restrepo (three blocks from Sur America Metro) Calle 51-Cr 64...an EXCELLENT neighborhood by any measure.

[@Mexicobeanpole]

How much is your rent, if you don’t mind?

[@gringomadrigal6844]

Mi gringa favorita. 😇😇

[@J.D.Vision]

Can you do an update for 2023?

[@atorontosoul]

But I like training boxing. Do they have??

[@BlackySAI]

Hoy aprendí "Without further ado" :-)

[@AndrewHerreraP]

Lo habia escuchado en una ocasion anterior y quedè 🤔 y ahora confirmè su significado tmbn. ✔

[@LaGringaLatina]

Hahaha ahh me alegra que había aprendido algo por aquí de mi inglés 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@joelvega9200]

Hola . I would like to find a apt or house to rent in Medellin.

[@garygomez1941]

Porque Lauren no a vuelto a subir más vídeos en KZbin

[@TopSpinWilly]

Other $20/MTH,? Gym alone min $35 up to a lot more.

[@LaGringaLatina]

Sure! Depends on the gym and depends on the lifestyle. Everybody’s different so this is for the general person not you and what exactly you might spend 😉

[@surveyguyor8958]

@@LaGringaLatinaWHat? It either is or isn't. Is it true a gym monthly membership is $35?

[@juanperez-lh9mt]

600$ is actually a very good amount for us, even if living alone

[@4evahodlingdoge226]

How? Do you mind breaking down your expenses on $600 when living alone?

[@elcangry855]

I'm frome puerto rico I'm thinking goin ther vacation

[@mr_olympia2069]

Lol your high end luxurious budget can be the price of accommodations/with utilities alone here in Hawaii.

[@AdatheTraveler]

Appreciate ur afford. Thx! 😊

[@inolvidable.]

What makes you not wanting to stay for good? I thought you were very happy in Medellin...

[@LaGringaLatina]

I am and I absolutely plan to stay here ☺️

[@inolvidable.]

@@LaGringaLatina Ah, OK. Es que por lo poco que recuerdo, creo que dijiste en el video que planeabas quedarte solo otro par de años en Medellín... Pero me alegro que seas muy feliz allá, porque vivo en Houston, pero añorando mi Colombia.

[@atorontosoul]

Wonderful

[@charlesmicciche3609]

Gracias por la información! La diferencia entre los precios en Estados Unidos y allá es increíble. No puedo creerlo! Lol

[@tanksouth]

Thank you.

[@juancarlosalvarez2536]

I Live in Sabaneta Antioch a Big Hug Lau

[@LaGringaLatina]

I need to do a video of Sabaneta! Saludos 😊

[@juancarlosalvarez2536]

@@LaGringaLatina we are waiting for you very soon

[@atorontosoul]

And I guess is it safe. I’ve traveled around.

[@oski632]

estrato 6 penthouse can be like 200 usd to 300 usd a month in epm lol way off

[@LaGringaLatina]

Oh wow are you serious? Damn ok yeah that’s why I said y’all people who live that lifestyle can chime in lol

[@blueagle-di6is]

👍 👍

[@atorontosoul]

Rich from Canada. Retired. Met a woman on line thought of going there. I get only $2500 a month pension. Sounds like it would be ok.

[@rickystillz2524]

You will live like a King

[@Alpha_apex]

Lol i find it weird in this new age people feel they HAVE to live it up even if you can afford it. Theres nothing wrong with being moderate. Even when you do get there! Lol

[@BuscaTesoros13]

Great video, are you merry?

[@orlyii]

The question is can you live in USA with $4k per month then $1k in South America is ok no the amount of $$$ is you to see that 1k will be ok

[@nasirijaz8850]

I am from Pakistan ada I'm working soda afrikaring Please can you help me out

[@becker6928]

Mi no entender😢

[@WalkingVibes4K]

Un dia vsitaremos medillin💯✔🙏

[@agustinpaulino9403]

👀

[@danevans2397]

Are utilities per person like if my girlfriend lived with me I would double your figure?

[@luisernestosalcedo3385]

Lauren eres hermosa, saludos y éxitos.

[@afrancco]

Subtitles please

[@fidelnavarro5064]

Waoo, eres hermosa Lauren 💘

[@sbkpilot1]

$2k a month should be very comfortable then...

[@alencelic]

You were perfect until Food lol, for $300 you can eat out every day. Breakfast is $1 and lunch less than $3. that's 4, and you still have 6 dollars for dinner. Food expence in Medellin if you cook at home is not more than $100

[@juang_arango]

I move down there and you are invited to some guaros with my fam.

[@claudiacaicedo6849]

medico tengo que pagar medico es como 200mil mensual

[@jornawnaswen6409]

Hola, ¿pueden cooperar para promover videos comerciales? Le daré una generosa tarifa de producción. Por favor contáctame gracias.

[@juanchovideocr5553]

Un saludo muy especial ti preciosa 😙😙😍

[@universeusa]

🙌 🌹 I ❤️ you.

[@renegomez2634]

español

[@teachzilla4120]

You can easily live off $1k, but I personally would not.

[@FabianCruzS666]

🌟Le Di Like Comente Me Suscribi Dame Un Corazoncito...💞 😍

[@krixtian2318]

Que título tan estupido, hay familias de 4 que viven con un sueldo mínimo en Colombia (250usd). Obvio se puede vivir con 1000usd

[@claudiacaicedo6849]

una persona sola con 1.500 es dificil

[@josevermont6549]

Hola güera saludos desde USA

[@hafidlalaoui9798]

There are two many KZbinrs saying the same thing about Colombia, its getting bordersom.

[@ivarub1017]

Que viva la gringa de Medellin

[@AscendedWarriors]

You will use world remit until you find out about charles Schwab

[@LaGringaLatina]

As a remittance service?

[@AscendedWarriors]

@@LaGringaLatina hmm..no... put it this way. You don't need a colombian bank. With this bank you don't get any ATM fees because they are ALL reimbursed at the end of the month. They also give you a great exchange rate. Free checking account with interest. No transacción fees at all. They can do this because They save so much money by not having many branches. It is THE the bank for digital nomads . And if you loose your debit card They can send you a new one to virtually any country

[@AscendedWarriors]

@@LaGringaLatina sorry I meant no purchase fees...if you want to do transfers that is something different

[@LaGringaLatina]

@@AscendedWarriors gotcha. I am not a digital nomad and I have my entire life, phone, bank, credit card, doctor, everything in Medellin. I just get paid in dollars so I need a remittance service more than a card that helps with foreign purchase.

[@stevegfromnc3482]

@@LaGringaLatina Hi Lauren, some of the US KZbinrs In Mexico that I follow talk about Charles Schwab. I think the idea is to have your dollars direct deposited into your Charles Schwab account and then you can use ATM's to pull cash. They charge no ATM fee and refund the other bank's ATM fees.

[@oski632]

330 a month on lux entertainment lmao my buddies spend that one night at the isla your so offfff a guy with constant stream of high end girls can spend like 3k a month on entertainment

[@LaGringaLatina]

Sure but that lifestyle isn’t the norm but maybe the exception

[@billygriffin1055]

My gf

[@oski632]

i matched with you on tinder whats up girl

[@LaGringaLatina]

Hahahah i have no idea who you are I’m not sure active on there 🙈🙈🙈🙈

[@claudiacaicedo6849]

no es posible vivir en cali con eso no

[@cristianloquesea]

Depende.

[@leom6165]

Estas bizcocha!

[@EniscleiFerreira]

Speak Spanish or portuguese please👍is better for us Latinos, your Spanish is more beautiful than your English too

[@Mexicobeanpole]

This video was for English speaking expats to figure out if they can live there.

[@ronnieadrian9843]

Gracias por la información, debes trabajar más en tu forma de hablar para transmitir más profesionalismo e interés

[@dmguk68]

The luxury condo is what I seek in Medellin. I am interested in 2 month rental. Lets chat