Living like MILLIONAIRES in Colombia (How CHEAP?) | Colombia cost of living

Full-time maids, drivers, bodyguards, mansions, and Mercedes…
How much would a ballin’ lifestyle like this cost in Colombia?
SHOCKINGLY cheap (at least compared to what it’d cost in the US).
We’re budget travelers at heart, but decided it’d be fun to see what it’d be like to live ONE day like millionaires in Colombia.
We’ll take you around to some fancy places, and give you a glimpse of how much a luxury Colombia cost of living would run you.
To be clear, this is the fancy cost of living in Cali Colombia. The cost of living in Bogota, for example, would certainly be more expensive.
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🟣A L I T T L E A B O U T U S
Heyo! Mitch and Day here 👋🏼
We’re just your typical American-Colombian couple determined to live every second of our precious time here on earth to the fullest. After a 10-month solo backpacking trip through South America, I (Mitch) stopped in Cali, Colombia to take salsa dancing classes 💃🏻. I only planned to stay for a couple weeks, but God had other plans for me. I met a cute Colombian girl (Day) in class, those couple weeks turned into a couple years, and before we knew it...we were married 👰🏻🤵🏼
Now we’re traveling the world full time as digital nomads, supporting ourselves by working online 👨‍💻👩‍💻
Our goal with these videos is to inspire you to step outside your comfort zone, give you an inside peek at our crazy imperfect lives, and show you that you don’t have to be rich to live an extraordinary life...all you need to do is make the choice!
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[@ProjectUntethered]

How much would all those things cost where you live? COMMENT BELOW! 🤑

[@metaverse6214]

I live in Hawaii and pay 500 less than 3k for a 4 Bedrm 2bath 2 car garage in 2000 sqft house. So I did ask you where can I get what I have cheaper seeing it possible if you pay 3k for that 7bdrm house you’re renting just to do the video

[@taztazblackwell3927]

I'm hopping you show other houses like that cheaper with like 3 bed rooms two bc the pers I'm trying to show it to likes it but she doesn't need that many rooms or bath rooms. But if you can find them in 100,000 to 300,000 range would be nice.

[@ProjectUntethered]

We aren’t in Colombia at the moment, but if you’re interested in buying, Day can help you find properties. Just shoot us an email or message on instagram :-)

[@mekrobar7872]

cost of living here in sacramento, ca (for me at least) is about $8,000 a month. would love to live on that south of the border to live the life. i mean, i've got a very good life here, but i could only imagine what that get's me in medellin. thanks for the vid.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Wow, that would get you a LOT!

[@nortesur9504]

A local from Cali... There are many Americans who can't afford this life style in Colombia...That's why they're looking for hostels and the cheapest places to go... However for millionaires paying for this is like brushing their teeth in the morning... Greetings from Mississippi River!

[@ProjectUntethered]

Totally agree! If you’re able to earn a normal US salary, say from working remotely, you can live a very comfortable life! That said there’s definitely pros and cons.

[@nortesur9504]

@@ProjectUntethered Right on! There are many people with tons of dead presidents in their back account. However there's a misconception overseas that everyone has wealth and resources to travel around the globe every year... You can't believe everything what you see in movies. Ta- ta for now!

[@RedScareClair]

Right. They said live like millionaires and showed a house over half million dollars. I was are we talking about living as an actual millionaire in Colombia or *like* I millionaire in Colombia 🤣

[@NWFBOY]

Right real dumb video 🤣🤣🤣 did not even show the food bills cuz it's was not to cheep😊

[@ProjectUntethered]

Thanks for watching! 🙃

[@TylerPOV]

This is the channel i've been looking for; subscriber earned!

[@ProjectUntethered]

We’ve been patiently waiting for you!! 😇

[@Seadawg719]

You guys are amazing!! Love it how humble you guys are

[@ProjectUntethered]

Thank you for the kind words! 🤗🤗

[@JohnChatman]

Really enjoyed this video. Great vibe with you two.

[@ProjectUntethered]

We’re glad you liked it! 🤗

[@Dud-in9iu]

Thanks for the video, I've wondered about prices for a luxurious lifestyle in Colombia. I've done online research, but I know that's not the same. Having lived in Latin America for several years, local prices are vastly different than online prices. It seems most videos about cost of living are about how affordable it is to live there. As a high income American, it was nice to see from a new perspective.

[@ProjectUntethered]

We’re glad you enjoyed it! Yes you can definitely live in luxury as a high income American - if I were you, I’d come check it out for yourself and do a month test run! 🤓

[@LauraRodriguez-co4mb]

Muy autenticos, me encanto el final ! Saludos

[@ProjectUntethered]

Muchas gracias! Que bueno saber que te gusto Lau !! 💖

[@tburton2877]

Nice video , I think I’ll take my money to cali visited once and I loved it

[@jadesaa3405]

You guys are the cutest! Thanks for all the great informative videos! Haha loved the "papaya" meme.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Aww thank you! You are very welcome! 🤗

[@purpleroseart]

Hi! Great channel...love the invaluable content! Can you make a video, talking in detail on starting your own blog..Which platform? Additional integrated tools, hosting, per month cost(taking eg. of your own blog will allow us to understand better). Where and how to start as a beginner? TIA 😇

[@ProjectUntethered]

Hey there! That would be an awesome video idea! The short answer is, I use Wordpress and Siteground (which happens to be have some big Black Friday sales at the moment). Also, the blogging course I've been following that's been getting me some huge results is also having a ginormous sale: bit.ly/3cUWPW9 (affiliate link). If I were starting from scratch, that is 100% where I'd start to avoid wasting any time. I will definitely start brainstorming some blogging video ideas to my to-do list though 🤓. There's a lot of bad/outdated info out there these days...

[@daviddr115111]

8:34 "the view was cool"

[@taztazblackwell3927]

You should do luxurious houses that cost 100,000 to 200,000 to 300,000

[@randymillhouse791]

I am an American and really don't like my own kind. I plan on retiring in Colombia and will find a simple but safe lifestyle. I have seen the "maid" (PERSON, HUMAN!) eat the meal they cooked for the family alone in the kitchen while the family dines together in the dining room. I had to deal with that, but it still makes me feel unhappy. I woke up early one morning, made coffee, washed the dishes, and mopped the kitchen floor. Not once, several times. I am a rebel that dislikes classism. This maid lived in the South of Bogota and it took her 1.5 hours on "Transme" just to get to the condo. I bought her gifts and chocolates. Perhaps it is ok to employ someone to perform this work. But I would NEVER get used to it. And I would spoil them constantly by breaking social norms.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Yeah I definitely know what you mean. I always invite them to eat with as as well, and my wife’s family spoils quite a bit. That said - to play devils advocate - I suppose it depends on how you look it at. They are just working their job like anyone else in the working class - a barber, car washer, painters, chauffeurs, etc. I agree that it’s important to be appreciative, generous, and treat people like human beings. But in the end, you are an employer and are offering them the best job option they have available to them (otherwise they wouldn’t take the job!)

[@JimmyKal]

great video, but u missed 1 import one, raising a kid, in the USA you need like 25K per year (child care cost, public school, etc) in Colombia the maid can help u with the child care and u can also get a decent PRIVATE school for like 300 per month

[@ProjectUntethered]

That’s a great point! I haven’t looked into school prices but I know lots of people (both Colombians and expats) who have the maids help take care of kids!

[@randymillhouse791]

Watch out when your boy becomes a teen and left alone with the maid...

[@osmonddsilva1577]

Big cities (London, Paris, NYC) are ALL a RIP off! I would include: - massage, beauty and sauna prices - personal or virtual assistant I like this video and the good research……. Thanks

[@ProjectUntethered]

Maybe we’ll have to do a Part 2 when we go back!!

[@osmonddsilva1577]

Also, the security in the house - cameras, fences/gates, private guards? Thanks

[@williamarbelaez5382]

To live a confortable life in Colombia you dont need that high standard of living you can live a simple life and you be ok.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Totally agree

[@karenhenaosanchez6599]

Me encantan sus videos. Solo por curiosidad como se llama el restaurante al que fueron? Gracias

[@ProjectUntethered]

Gracias, Karen :-) Se llama Platillos Voladores

[@waynerogers2007]

New subscriber

[@ProjectUntethered]

🥳🎉🥳🎉🎉 welcome aboard!

[@barryobrien1890]

Man. In India, help is anywhere from $30 to $100 per month depending on the job. A driver is close to $100, while someone to clean and mop for 1 hour a day is $30

[@ProjectUntethered]

Wow, geoarbitrage is a powerful thing. I wonder how much all that would cost in the US 😬

[@barryobrien1890]

@@ProjectUntethered not sure if it's even available. Part of the service economy is to provide such jobs whether you need the service or not as these people struggle to make a living and raise a family. If you have a good income, you are expected to share it.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Wow that is very interesting. That’s really cool how people look out for each other over there.

[@JohnSmith-tx3ys]

I’m Indian living in the USA. I pay $45 to have my lawn mowed every time.

[@hellzzing99]

It was nice

[@LOTStreets]

Pretty Cool guys!!

[@ProjectUntethered]

‘Twas an interesting experience! That salmon with passion fruit sauce may be up there with the most delicious food I’ve ever tasted 🤤

[@LOTStreets]

@@ProjectUntethered nahhh wait till you taste my spaghetti or BBQ dishes

[@LOTStreets]

@@ProjectUntethered but I'm sure it just tasted rich LOL how about a Vegas buffet rich?

[@ProjectUntethered]

Ooo that sounds delicious too!! I love me some BBQ

[@LOTStreets]

@@ProjectUntethered ohh yeah .. I can whip up some asian inspired or Texas's best BBQ LOL

[@banginzaza]

Oh I'm in! 😂

[@TT-jg8ju]

Make more videos like this. Cant believe i just found it. How much was the daily rate for the house?

[@ProjectUntethered]

Haha thanks and that’s a great idea!! That house is actually owned by a contact of ours and they don’t rent that one out specifically. I think it might be difficult finding something like that at a daily rate, at least inside the city. There are huge finca houses you can rent daily outside the city at just about any size and price imaginable.

[@alexeinazario8677]

yeah now I can see why the huge disparity in social classes in Colombia. I live in the Washington DC metro area and currently you can get a single family home (zip code 22151) 4 bedrooms/ 3 bath 1 car garage for about $680K which the average medium wage for a single person is about $120K, mostly (about 80%) of these home are own by dual income folks except for the older generation that bought many years ago. So all those things and considering I have a better quality of life by far would cost about $1.5 million average.

[@kbansink]

What is the name of the restaurant?? Awesome video.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Platillos Voladores, very tasty!

[@Gus5515]

Guess i dont understand, if living like a millionaire is buying a 600,000 home. You have to be worth a million to buy a 600,000 home. Americans must pay cash

[@MrGoofySir]

Dessert time @ 9:17 😋

[@douglasnewton9143]

What’s the name of the restaurant?

[@George999Welch]

Wow. You could live like a movie industry executive for $100,000 a year.

[@mkartmkart6335]

Hehe... ALL the prices were around 1/5 of prices in my part of the world... still, i loved the irony in the video... I think id rather prefere to use money on some amazing Salsa classes in downtown

[@ProjectUntethered]

I totally agree! Even though salsa classes are super cheap too!

[@needfulthings522]

Nice but I hear you can get something nice with 3-4 bdrms 2 bath for under 1200 US a month. You live there so I’m sure you know a few places

[@ProjectUntethered]

My wife is the real estate pro so she would know better than me, but that certainly sounds doable - especially now that the dollar is crazy strong against the peso

[@needfulthings522]

@@ProjectUntethered ok.. send me some pictures of nice 2-3 bdrm 2bath furnished houses

[@beaulong]

So is rent 3,000 or 4,000?

[@chriswood7165]

How safe is Cali for westerners. I'm living in Mexico player del Carmen and feel super safe. Not seen one bar fight in 2 years.

[@ProjectUntethered]

I was only in playa del Carmen for one night, so I’m don’t have enough experience to make a direct comparison. But in Cali, you should always keep your wits about you and don’t show off expensive stuff on the streets. I would recommend this for any big Latin America city though. If you take precautions, you’ll likely be fine, but I can’t say I’d describe it as “feeling super safe” though.

[@GTSCoupe]

I was told that high end vehicles were prohibited in Mexico. Not safe to drive expensive cars.

[@ProjectUntethered]

This is Colombia, but I’ve never heard that about Mexico. Seems like it should be a personal decision!

[@arnehagenaars1896]

Nice video, where does your wife come from, what area of Colombia? South close to Ecuador?

[@ProjectUntethered]

Thanks! She is 100% Caleña 💃

[@arnehagenaars1896]

@@ProjectUntethered what website do you use to check flight prices if you wanna make a trip from Bogotá to Cali?

[@ProjectUntethered]

Normally just Google Flights, but you can also check Colombia’s budget airline sites directly. I think some new airlines/routes have cropped up recently since we left, but I can’t remember the names off the top of my head. I’m assuming most would show up on Google flights though!

[@JS-jh4cy]

How to live like a well off person with out the cost

[@juanelbonito1]

Great video but you guys forgot to tell me how to get dollars

[@briansilva4165]

As an American can you buy a house in Colombia or do you have to apply for citizenship or have a Colombian buy the house for you?

[@ProjectUntethered]

Yup you can buy a house as a foreigner, no need for citizenship. Just be careful to make sure all the documents and paperwork check out, as I’ve met some people who have gotten scammed. If you’re looking at property in or around Cali, Dayan would be happy to help you - she’s a real estate pro 🤓

[@Deviljho5]

@@ProjectUntethered as a foreigner, when purchasing a home in Colombia, are you required to purchase the home all cash upfront or are you able to apply for a housing loan?

[@ProjectUntethered]

That’s a good question! We’ve always done it with cash, but I would just reach out banks like Bancocolombia and Davivienda to see what their policies are. I’ve heard those banks are generally more flexible with foreigners. Let us know what you find! 🤓

[@Deviljho5]

@@ProjectUntethered 🤩 thanks for such a quick response! I will continue to research 🧐

[@Gus5515]

20% interest rates for a mortgage in colombia. And odds are you won't get one if you're a foreigner

[@alexbenz6293]

I am Deaf from the USA 🇺🇸 , how much cost to be millionaire lifestyle in Colombia in USD for month for single guy? 🇨🇴 GRACIAS!

[@ProjectUntethered]

That depends on what a millionaire lifestyle looks like for you! :-) but certainly magnitudes cheaper than in the US

[@alexbenz6293]

@@ProjectUntethered Yes, I heard $1500 per month for a single guy (no partner) in Colombia live like a millionaire.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Perhaps not a millionaire, but you could certainly live comfortably!

[@lizkellysromero3581]

@@alexbenz6293 Yeah, is true.

[@natalias1212]

For this money, you can live pretty good in USA. Not talking about CA.

[@metaverse6214]

WOW..glad I found this video. The information was very helpful. What area is this house located.. how far from shopping, beach etc. Do you have website or WhatsApp?

[@ProjectUntethered]

We’re glad you liked it! This particular house is currently occupied, but Day can help connect you with a real estate agent if you’re looking for something specific. There are tons of malls all over a cali, so you’re never too far from shopping. The nearest beach is a few hours away on the Pacific coast though. They aren’t the white sand beaches you see in the Caribbean, but they have a rustic wild beauty :-)

[@metaverse6214]

@@ProjectUntethered That’s cool. Looking for anything nice 2-3 bdrm 2 bath for 500-1000

[@ProjectUntethered]

Are you looking for a long-term unfurnished rental? Or short term furnished like Airbnb? Short term furnished can be quite a bit pricier per month. Any specific neighborhoods?

[@metaverse6214]

@@ProjectUntethered well I’m thinking of moving there, but want to try it out first. So if I can stay in DR for a year.. then a year. Like the layout of the house in video, but would prefer one same amount of space and not many Bedrm but half the price (or less) in nice secure are close to shopping. There u have it

[@ProjectUntethered]

I’ll ask Day and see what she if she has any ideas!

[@williamgonzalezjr30]

That's not cheap at all puerto rico he we go!!

[@diegojimenez3138]

Is he from Colombia?

[@ProjectUntethered]

Day is from Colombia, and Mitch is from the US 🙃

[@lilychu1733]

Hi how can I contact you to do collaboration?

[@ProjectUntethered]

Shoot us an email :-)

[@lilychu1733]

@@ProjectUntethered we have sebt

[@daviddr115111]

Also are you American and did you meet your wife in Columbia?

[@ProjectUntethered]

Yes and yes! :-)

[@daviddr115111]

@@ProjectUntethered nice. I keep hearing much better eastern European, s American and asain women are better than American. I'm a believer

[@ProjectUntethered]

I wouldn’t necessarily use the word “better”, but they are certainly different! In the end, it all depends on what you’re looking for in a partner :-)

[@daviddr115111]

@@ProjectUntethered I won't go into to much detail buy let's just say women in America are making it difficult for most men to date and be with long term lol.

[@Alice-kx2vs]

Hello, do you accept advertising cooperation?

[@sanjaypatelmd4669]

That’s it?

[@robertirvin927]

What did your trophy wife cost? lol jk. Good channel you guys.

[@franckyaugust9508]

In get rob

[@relaxinmeditation8710]

Funny.. he tells you what unsafe.. filming in car at night.. yet he still filming like he could stop and give information in a safe environment rather than put his lovely wife and himself at risk

[@ProjectUntethered]

We had bulletproof windows in a moving vehicle in a non-sketchy area 🙂

[@relaxinmeditation8710]

@@ProjectUntethered Oh.. ok. But bulletproof or not.. people will follow cars to destination and wait for you to get out. So bulletproof won’t help if your out of car. So still don’t need to attract attention

[@ProjectUntethered]

True. I suppose each person has to decide how far to take security measures. For me, that means being careful, but overly paranoid. It’s worked well so far, but that could change in an instant.

[@domingotres5243]

Are you working for cartels?

[@ProjectUntethered]

Haha if you watch the end of the video you’ll most certainly see that the answer is no 😅

[@NWFBOY]

They a rob u cuz u got a phone I'll pass

[@ProjectUntethered]

Yeah, you have to be careful (true of most Latin America countries). It's annoying at first, but after a while, taking precautions kinda just becomes the new normal. For me, pros outweigh cons. But everyone is different!

[@natalias1212]

If i need to hire a full time body giard, i dont want to live there

[@ProjectUntethered]

Fair point 😂 You don't need to hire one, I was just giving an example of how much it'd cost if you _wanted_ to hire one.

[@mariomorales213]

Can you guys for the love of God stop exposing this hack.... it's ok to talk about it just don't put it on KZbin

[@azy1272]

Wtf 450 that’s slavery tx rate it’s $500 a week idc if it’s Colombia but if 450! A month bye

[@importantdocuments6794]

i'm pretty sure you have no idea what you're even saying. it's as if you're just talking about things you don't know or understand. comical but misinformed.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Like what?

[@MExo4x4]

this right here is so on point, all the numbers they mentioned in the video are just wrong.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Source: lived in colombia 6 years, married to Colombian who has lived there her whole life, multiple contacts on the ground who regularly use the services mentioned. I’m sure there’s variance by region (and even within the same region), but definitely not wrong.

[@MExo4x4]

@@ProjectUntethered Well.. Source: living in Colombia (Cali) for 32 years, it does have variance by regieon but to be honest i can say than more than half of the numbers you mentioned in the video are higher than what they actually are.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Perhaps there is some variance in terms of quality as well because this is what our Colombian friends pay. I’m sure you can always find someone willing to do things cheaper, just like any service. Oftentimes you get what you pay for though. One time a body guard we had almost accidentally shot us when his gun fell out of his lap! 🤦‍♂️

[@eyes2338]

I wouldnt do this as you may get ransomed.

[@RightyRonaldo]