Life in Medellin: PROS and CONS

[@MedellinBuzz]

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[@punnymoney3692]

If i'm in town can i buy you lunch?

[@devildog3799]

Lived there 3 months, if you are going there middle aged as a single man, it’ll be tough. There are different rules for the gringo at so many levels. Assimilation will be challenging, even with knowing Spanish and take many precautions. You will be blamed if anything is done in malice towards you by a Colombian. Why? Well, you gave opportunity, trust, or you decided to come to Colombia… that’s the mindset guys. In comparison to Mexico City, Buenos Aires, and Rio De Janeiro the people’s manners and etiquette is savage AF. I wanted to close line a moto f head many of times whizzing around the corner . I spent extensive months in all these countries, I got a good comparison. Medellin and the relationship with the gringo is bleak and they all know why you are here, you see it in their faces everyday. Do what you wish.

[@johnp2184]

Good to hear from an informed Colombian.

[@MedellinBuzz]

Thanks

[@nicolascorrea1146]

Linda Nutibara mi barrio...Linda Colombia mi patria. Donde naci, te amo Nutibara y Colombia

[@EnglishwithJoe]

''the most dangerous thing about Medellin is the traffic" i used to have mini heart attacks crossing roads in Medellin.

[@kevinreily2529]

People can do what they want. But getting drugged by a local gal is terrible. It is happening in other countries too. Cancun. Other Holiday spots.

[@defrank1870]

It was nice to meet you earlier this yea in Medellin, very pleasant surprise! And that language exchange at the dance studio was really fun! I'll be trying to go back soon. I owe you a drink :)

[@MedellinBuzz]

Thank you! You too! Let’s get that drink.

[@BRyeEUC]

Language exchange?

[@albollinger5431]

Good presentation you guys👍🏽👌🍻

[@joshwebb554]

I have lived in Medellin for two years. The rental cost especially for furnished Airbnb's in Medellin are becoming borderline reprehensible

[@EleazarAli]

Until all of the paying customers dry up that's how it's going to be.

[@JamesGreenier]

I used to live in Castropol for $500 a month. Now it’s nearing Miami pricing. Crazy!

[@shaunwilliams3387]

because all the vultures wanting to make a pAsSivE iNcOmE StreAm hurrrrr just ruin a good thing because theres money to be made

[@edwardmille8879]

It depends on what area you live in a two bedroom two bath brand new high end apartment in Santa Monica I paid $250 a month. Airbnb's are always going to be expensive if you live in the gringo areas you'll pay much more for your place.

[@Erwin93200]

@@joshwebb554 maybe if yall didn't want to live in the same gringo area it wouldn't happen

[@solotravelerstour]

Mmm esellin traffic is terrible. I was amazed when I visited the city 4 months ago

[@MariahSincere]

Limonada de Coco has to be the best drink ever. And I love limonada de panela. Not a huge beer drinker but I love Águila. As far as the food it was just okay but I’m also from the Southern United States. When I move there in June I will try my best to think of the food from a new perspective, try different places, and keep an open mind!

[@MedellinBuzz]

Yep, you can find good food. At least it’s a bit healthier. You MUSY try the limonada de coco at Cafe Zorba!

[@burtonknows9201]

I'm going to Panama City, Panama for ten days. I might take a short plane trip and check Medellin out.

[@kentcovington]

My favorite channel on KZbin right now. No exaggeration. Great stuff. Please bring back the weekly live. =p

[@MedellinBuzz]

Yessir, live coming this Saturday.

[@colombianspanish]

Nailed it 😎 🇨🇴💛💙❤

[@tonynunez6539]

can you make a video on healthcare in Columbia? Cost, quality, dental, eyes, etc...

[@CHIRONSERENA]

Just broke up with fiancé ready to go

[@albollinger5431]

as so far as traffic is concerned I can't handle it.. Over the top. So when I come to the. big city I leave my car at a parqueadero en Guarne... and hop the bus into the city for 5000 pesos

[@EricR-]

Maybe I missed it. But what is the cost of living there? I've heard a lot of comments, but there were no numbers given that I can recall now.

[@MedellinBuzz]

I have a whole video where I breakdown my budget: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX7XgXacdrljeJo

[@edwardmille8879]

I lived in the Santa Monica district 2018 I was paying $250 for brand new two bedroom two bath nice apartment. Too many gringos in Medellin they drive the price up. You see I live like a Colombian when I'm in Columbia and I leave my ego home.

[@chiefenumclaw7960]

The fact that Pasta tuition is in the constitution is hilarious... life, liberty and the pursuit of Fat Bottomed Girls (Queen song).

[@lancestone4409]

Whos bright idea was it to make prostitution apart of the constitutional rights 🤔

[@snakeeyes5638]

I can't wait to go

[@MedellinBuzz]

I bet you're going to love it!

[@snakeeyes5638]

@@MedellinBuzz You know it!! 😀

[@mikereut6088]

Just b carefull …hookers r involved with the gangs scopolamine cases. It’s really bad killing foreigners lately

[@MedellinBuzz]

Or just go for real women, not paid ones.

[@snakeeyes5638]

@@MedellinBuzz Absolutely

[@RKELS69]

NO offense ive travelled to lots of places have never ever seern so Many pros in my life.. 😢

[@MedellinBuzz]

None taken.

[@vigalantyleyba]

21:48 I mean, those girls gotta get that money someway I don’t blame them ….

[@Davud-c2f]

L.A. women are much worse

[@pagedown321]

Another great video! Loved this one

[@DondiniMontefusco]

💯👏🏼👍🏼

[@owesperez104]

Thanks for the tips; I was in El Centro today right outside San Antonio station and "Que los Menos" worked like magic. I bought a baseball cap for $28000 after the vendor first asked for $35000

[@fredsands9220]

Andrew is obviously a good guy and excellent presenter, but don't follow his buddy's advice and walk around downtown at 3 a.m. wearing ear phones while thinking you "haven't a worry in the world." Let's hope that beer he's throwing back was one of several for the day, and that he didn't mean what he said. If he's serious then he'll get jacked again eventually. And though Andrew is slow to acknowledge this, safety is very often different for gringos. Some, mostly because of certain physical characteristics, simply can't blend in. They are ripe targets whether they are doing the "dar la papaya" thing or not. There's different dynamics involved, though of course Colombians are also victimized. When that happens they typically blame themselves, as that's all they have given that there's so little law enforcement. But even Andrew's buddy Joel admits that the gringo experience is different. He, as he acknowledges has a look that could at least pass for a South American, yet he also admitted that he's harrassed much more when walking around with an obvious North American. Beggars will wait outside a business all afternoon for us to come out, but not for Andrew. Thieves and every variety of dishonest person there profiles us as well, and yes, that does apply to guys like me that dress down, don't wear jewelry, and don't display phones in the street or larger bills when making purchases. And before anyone says "I've been there such and such many times and never had any trouble, and my friend can say the same," well that simply doesn't prove anything. It's a very small sampling of data while one's fortunes can change. Also government data is about useless as most robberies there go unreported. It's true that you can reduce risk, but you cannot eliminate it. As to the prostitutes, I personally see little difference between guys who seek these out and late 30s, 40s, 50s guys who use their economic advantages to leverage a cute young girlfriend. Polite arrangements are polite but arrangements nonetheless. Also those guys, though they are judging now, will probably also want to get some action in their 60s and 70s. They are headed there as well, and quickly if they last. Early 40s now and complaining about those "old" guys? Blink and you're 60. I promise. 😄😉 PS I want to take a moment to praise Andrew for his habit of publishing comments that offer real challenges to his content. Many screen their comments in order to control the narrative and avoid answering the tough questions. This creates a slanted picture that serves their own ends.🙃

[@MedellinBuzz]

I really appreciate this comment. You are absolutely right, my experience is very different from say a white person from the US or UK. Perhaps I need to make it more clear that I'm Colombian. In regard to the tricks and the pros, I really don't care. I've expressed that sentiment many times on my channel. It's legal here, it's one of the main attractions. Regardless, I'll keep doing everything to keep my self fit, hair transplant, plastic surgery, good diet, passive income, travel, etc. to attract real women at 50 or 60. One way or another, you're paying for it, lol.

[@MedellinBuzz]

00:00 Intro 00:35 The People 03:39 Transportation 05:57 Food 08:17 Cost Of Living 12:45 Poverty 16:50 Corruption 19:18 Crime & Safety 21:45 Prostitution

[@albollinger5431]

te felicito parcero.. on your great English..

[@jr7739]

great video good information, thx. how did u feel the vibe in El Centro as far as safety goes?

[@MedellinBuzz]

Felt fine.

[@justhere2travel]

Great video! I'm starting to think you make new channels cause you forget your passwords to the old ones :) I'll keep finding and following.

[@MedellinBuzz]

Haha thanks!

[@Logan-Cassadine]

Cheap sunglasses 🤣 ruining your eyes but you didn’t figure that out. Your eyes are now absorbing more of all the UV.😏

[@MedellinBuzz]

@@Logan-Cassadine I’ve worn them like 4 times, in sure I’m not gonna go blind lol

[@DondiniMontefusco]

Andrew, this was such an informative and enjoyable video; great mix/balance in that regard👏🏼. Gracias parce👊🏼✌🏼

[@MedellinBuzz]

Thank you!

[@bsewart8507]

Wow, Philipe speaks English very well. I wish my online teachers were as fluent 😢, but great information prior to a visit if not necessarily a precursor to moving there. Thanks for the highlights and keeping it real.

[@MedellinBuzz]

Thank you!

[@wearethenolans]

Single Women with No Fathers taking care of their Children and no system of child support enforced . It's in the Culture and Legal so what should they do? Tourists feed their kids.

[@MedellinBuzz]

lol they wish, many tourists and expats are chichipatos that can barely support themselves.

[@djmagyver1]

🤣🤣🤣 I’m the 6,3 210 black man that speak a lil Spanish and again I’m from Baltimore.. 😂😂😂 I toured all day by myself.. we some days

[@MedellinBuzz]

yeah, safety is relative.

[@gidduup424]

What do you mean by we some days ?

[@djmagyver1]

@@gidduup424 typo 😂😂

[@djmagyver1]

@@MedellinBuzz true I grew up learning to be safe

[@Venuslovefactor]

I 100% support Andrew. But, people are Not as friendly as you claim! The women are friendly, but the men no! I I'm male. lived there for two and a half months and I'm a very friendly guy. Most men were Not friendly to me - maybe because I do not speak Spanish. 95%, of people do not speak English. They do not even know what to say , so they come across as not friendly. Believe what you want, it 's not relevant until you go there and experience for yourself. It does feel good to be generous and kind to people because it's true, people have difficult lives. And yeah, the food IS bad. It's fried in oil, not good. Just an opinion.

[@Nas_The_Dragon]

ahahahahaha bro xD gtfo there its not safe for you. but cool that u went and tried it out bro!

[@DondiniMontefusco]

90% of paisas are/have been friendly to me👍🏼👍🏼✌🏼

[@Ryan-ul7dy]

We foreigners have a bad stereotype currently due to news coverage of a small minority of people who come here for malicious reasons. I've spoken about this with many people here, mostly taxi/uber drivers, and most have the perception that the majority of foreigners are here for these reasons. Since I speak Spanish they assume I'm one of the "good" foreigners, it's funny and sad lol.

[@francisligot568]

The guy go there and expect THEM to speak to HIM in english in THEIR country and is complaining , go back to your country mate

[@ericpowell4350]

No lies detected.

[@usa_kenyan]

I love your half gringo/half Colombian vibe. It's fascinating.

[@MedellinBuzz]

Thanks! 🙏

[@user-of5kc2fy9o]

He understands both cultures and can get along with many people

[@robles9111]

I was in Medellin for 10 days and my breakfast place was Mundo Verde in centro Oviedo. Crepes and Waffles was also a good choice, The foods is cheaper in the centro for about 2 to 3 usa dollar but not that great.

[@TomBath]

Great video Andrew. This was awesome!

[@MedellinBuzz]

Thank you!

[@mariog5315]

I will be going to Medellin soon, and have some questions. What is the best way to contact you?

[@MedellinBuzz]

Hi Mario I get a lot of people wanting to talk or meet up in person here. First of all make sure to download the free Medellin Guide ✅ FREE Checklist: medellinmasterclass.com/checklist/. It’ll probably answer some of your questions. Furthermore, if you’d like you can book a consultation here: ☎ Book A Consultation: tinyurl.com/ntfjvb6s

[@mariog5315]

@@MedellinBuzz OK, thank you.

[@Ellisdurell]

Im a CTG boy but my wife lives in Meddy so now I will be coming to Medellin. I’m going to download your masterclass

[@MedellinBuzz]

Sweet I’m sure you’ll like it here!

[@user-cm8ns1rj6z]

Great content Andrew...I was in Medellin recently for 2 weeks. Traveling solo I felt safe. Entering Parque Lleras was interesting where the police checking ID. One challenge was restaurants and my lack of Spanish. Restaurante Mondongo's was easier. I enjoyed the small coffee shops. To revisit I would definitely take a online language lessons.

[@user-cm8ns1rj6z]

I also noticed that majority of locals and tourists using there credit card for almost everything. I noticed some friction when I paid with COP cash. Like I was a inconvenience.

[@Ryan-ul7dy]

The police checked your ID? That's never happened to me, interesting.

[@user-cm8ns1rj6z]

@@Ryan-ul7dy every night at the main entry across from Mondongos restaurant

[@joannr3799]

You’ve been out of the States for too long. Homelessness is rising and there is no relief unless you’re an illegal immigrant. But if you’re born here, no help! So it is not worse in Colombia.

[@MedellinBuzz]

yeah, I've heard it's gotten bad in big cities like LA and Philadelphia.

[@michaelkucinski4021]

If you think illegals have it so good here, get yourself a fake ID and pretend to be one.

[@AlexNightOwl76]

you have not seen the reality of Colombia.... Trust me.

[@MedellinBuzz]

@@AlexNightOwl76 what do you mean?

[@AlexNightOwl76]

@@MedellinBuzz the comment was for @joann33799.

[@AlexNightOwl76]

You covered all topics accurately. You don't sugar coat things and that makes your content better, in my opinion. Did Felipe live in the US? his english is really good for a local. Even if you attend a bilingual school over there; you don't get to speak that well; unless he attended one and also lived in the US. You both have a good sense of humor.

[@MedellinBuzz]

Thanks Alex! No, he has never left Medellin. When I taught English here, all of my colleagues were from here and had never studied abroad, and all had fantastic English. Many of my students also went on to become English teachers. Most of them get better-paying jobs for companies overseas.

[@AlexNightOwl76]

@@MedellinBuzz interesting because all my friends that attended bilingual schools have a terrible accent and cannot speak like him. He has a good choice of words; that's why I thought he had lived in the US before. Good content, keep up the good work.

[@mikeferko3039]

We're going to the Medellin sports bar in laureles tonight for the basketball game

[@mcluvin65]

where is meda Yeen?

[@MedellinBuzz]

Por favor it’s Mede Jeans

[@mcluvin65]

Maybe it is your pronunciation

[@MedellinBuzz]

@@mcluvin65 it’s always the gringos that try to correct me 🤣

[@olowasegun6829]

how much did the beer cost in US dollars?🤔

[@MedellinBuzz]

About $2.50 for both.

[@EleazarAli]

At the bar I frequented the beers were only 3000 cop.

[@edwardmille8879]

If you're in a bar where Americans hang out it's about twice the cost. I drink club Colombia I can buy a six pack for $19,000 pesos which is around $3.50.

[@Ricocase]

Not safe. Cops found luggage with human remains in downtown poblado.

[@MedellinBuzz]

Yep things happen here. Like I tell everyone, if you’re scared it’s best to just stay away.

[@edwardmille8879]

That neighborhood is full of Americans if you're going to be a criminal you go where the money is. If you live like I did and I Columbia neighborhood and you're not an a****** life is good.

[@Nas_The_Dragon]

man really kick butt content. feel like Medllin would be like Broward Dade, La, Houston, Vegas, Ny, Boston type vibes. u make your own. speak the language fluent. and keep it pushing no headphonesI just put musin on speaker and laptop in backpack they try take it give it up I can buy another one. or get licenced gun check the laws. idk lets just follow our dreams n hearts desire guys. it might get us killed but we were going to die anyways lol

[@waffl3z123]

sup andrew new sub ♥️🔥🗣️💯

[@MedellinBuzz]

Thanks waffles good playing with ya! 👍

[@waffl3z123]

@@MedellinBuzz np 😁

[@jimmyglen]

Good content

[@SharkOrDie]

I almost got Deleted in Colombia. Thank God I survived the attack! Never again!

[@jr7739]

thx for ur comment. would u attribute ur bad experience due to giving Papaya? what r ur suggestions to keep safe?

[@fredsands9220]

@@jr7739 Of course! It has to be all his fault. It's the Colombian way. That or a Venezuelan did it to him. 🤣😉

[@jr7739]

@fredsands9220 i wonder if just by being a foreigner ur giving papaya 🙄😨

[@thewhitedevilfromthebible5899]

You got attacked ?

[@Erwin93200]

Thats nice but we need feedbacks from expats not locals, the experiences will be vastly different

[@MedellinBuzz]

@@Erwin93200 check my latest videos. Not vastly different.

[@Erwin93200]

@MedellinBuzz will do ! Well I expect the part walking at 1 am everywhere blasting music won't be the same if you are blonde with blue eyes and an American accent 😂

[@Erwin93200]

@@MedellinBuzz btw great content. I might be coming to colombia for business and looking for fellow entrepreneurs. I am from France, worked in web3 and have lived I'm spain a while. Let me know if we can connect once I get there

[@MedellinBuzz]

@@Erwin93200 the best way to connect is here: www.medellinmasterclass.com/visitorsguide We have a private Facebook group and get together.

[@ericleblanc4984]

I was there two weeks ago for 10 days and I gained 4 pounds!! The food is good!

[@ericpowell4350]

If you consider the food there good, I'd hate to see what you normally eat. 😢

[@fredsands9220]

@@ericpowell4350 🤣

[@xvzf115]

@@ericpowell4350 yeah gringos usually say the food is wack in Medellin. I wouldn't call it wack but IMO food is much much better in Bogotá.

[@antoniodelrey164]

Too many because they have plenty of customers. There have always been working girls there but years ago they were for the locals and different and then it was discovered…another problem and not intended for you is that there are way too many KZbinrs promoting things there. Give food not money to the homeless or like you said to organizations that help.

[@MedellinBuzz]

I would still venture to say that most of the working women around the city are servicing locals.

[@antoniodelrey164]

@@MedellinBuzz agreed

[@Justflyaway7]

Take me to Colombia Lord Jesus I Pray thankU heavenly Father God Amen... Cheerz from Auckland New Zealand 🇭🇲

[@MedellinBuzz]

Saludos my friend!

[@allstardemon]

two colombians talking about how safe it is to walk around anytime of night...ya for you. plus the one dude literally almost got murdered for no reason...screaming its safe ahaha okay

[@MedellinBuzz]

Hey, I didn't say it was safe. Felipe's been walking around the city for years. Anyone with a brain would understand that it's a different situation. Regardless, we all know that common sense isn't so common.

[@olowasegun6829]

Since prostitution is legal in your country what do you expect🤷‍♀️

[@MedellinBuzz]

Exactly, it’s the devils playground here.

[@user-of5kc2fy9o]

I think most people are mad that prostitution in Medellín is so in your face, out in the open, blatant, and highly visible There would be less problem if it's confined in close spaces, and more discreet. Source : I've been to Medellín 3 times and chatted with many locals

[@thesamardahab]

Outlawing prostitution doesn’t make S work go away.

[@TheyCallMeJTK]

Sorry man I had to unsubscribe I can't take you pronouncing Medellin wrong

[@MedellinBuzz]

It's ok, you're not my target audience.

[@Hgftghf]

Medellin NOT merellin

[@MedellinBuzz]

[@ChrisOnez718]

First comment lol

[@MedellinBuzz]

Yessir! Thanks for the gifts too!

[@TheyCallMeJTK]

When is it going to learn how to pronounce Medellin

[@MedellinBuzz]

When are you going to learn that it doesn't matter?

[@tashadfowler3465]

@MedellinBuzz it's kinda of disrespectful not saying the name of someone's home correctly when someone tells you that you're saying it wrong. Not humbling yourself and understanding projects a certain perception about you even to your target audience. Americans are just as picky about things being said properly to the point the term "learn English" is a known American phrase. It's just having a passive attitude to have about someone's home that they have pride in is just a not a good look. I'm sure you meant nothing by it but your target audience is a spectrum of people that culturally they don't share the same sentiments. So with that, best of luck with the channel.

[@MedellinBuzz]

@@tashadfowler3465 so if a German says “the United States” when speaking German and doesn’t pronounce it in a perfect American accent, not in a German accent, its disrespectful? This is an argument for special people for sure. 😂 good luck with your life.

[@tashadfowler3465]

@MedellinBuzz English is a collective of languages, so speaking in other tongues or pronouncing something correctly shouldn't be hard. But for languages that don't use certain vowels or letters, it may be more difficult. Saying the correct pronunciation is no different than English words, so YOU trying to make an ignorant point is hilarious. You seem to carry that same American attitude of privilege when it comes to other cultures, and someone correcting a simple misunderstanding makes your privilege feel threatened. Every country I've travel to, I take time to learn because there is a distinct difference in saying Punto and Puto, and with that ignorant reply you gave, you seemed to be acting like the latter. And when your life is as blessed as mine , luck nor likes are needed. Maybe my family or I will run into out there, and we can chop it up in person. Again, good luck with your channel. may you get everything you deserve in life 💛

[@louhightower4141]

@@MedellinBuzz Petty!!!!

[@frankrizzo8918]

Can a single guy get by on 2500 retirement check per month ?

[@MedellinBuzz]

Yes, $2,500 USD in Colombia is like having $9,000 per month in the U.S. Your money is 4X here, so with $2,500, you can afford to live a pretty good life. It will take time for you to adjust and find great deals on apartments, furniture, etc. At first, you'll probably rent a furnished apartment for a higher price, but the more you're here, the more you'll find better deals. It just takes time.

[@edwardmille8879]

Stay out of the areas where Americans live your life will be much better in Medellin if you do and leave your ego in America.

[@aldurrant7354]

@@frankrizzo8918 Easily.