My $600 Cheap Medellin Apartment Tour | The REAL Cost of Living In Medellin

[@lisetriskel]

As a Colombian, I can tell you that Bogota, Medellin and Cartagena are very expensive to live in, due to the geocentrization that has been produced by the transfer of so many foreigners. If you want to live more cheaply, go to the smaller towns and cities like Bucaramanga, Villavicencio, the towns of Boyaca and Santander, which are beautiful and even have more natural resources to enjoy, super organic and delicious food, very cheap rents, and less traffic and vehicle pollution.

[@Karl__Pierre]

Thanks for sharing

[@CHI-TOWN-CHICAGO]

WOW! Thank you for your highly informative and enlightening video of Living in Medellin! ASE!

[@Karl__Pierre]

Our pleasure!

[@LaudePelícula]

It's so sad how foreigners call a $600 rent cheap, when it used to be around $300 about 2-3 years ago. Not that it's entirely your fault as an individual, but we locals can't afford to pay rent anymore, and you calling it "cheap", just... privileges (minimum salary here is just a little over $200, so that's not a cheap rent and we don't have a decent place to live, even as middle class people, this is definetely out of control)

[@Karl__Pierre]

Let's examine this. I understand your point of view as far as me saying it's cheap. Others in the world can say the same thing about your position relative to there's. 3 years ago this apartment was not $300 additionally alot of what's driving the price is inflation more so than foreign demand. Local demand is also driving prices. The demand is so high that I'm watching buildings be raised aggressively to meet the market demand, which creates jobs and drives the Colombian economy. I big setback in Colombia was the handling of the pandemic and how that led to a total shut down. Again I understand you are frustrated and my best recommendation is to focus your efforts on earning more money because it's totally within your power to gain skills that are more valued on the global marketplace

[@EdgarAndresGarciaHernandez]

@@Karl__Pierre So you are telling us the remedy for our situation were massive amounts of immigrants such yourself, occupying most of the properties in Medellin, making unlivable the situation to thousands of people who can't afford housing (all of this while being obnoxious to neighbors with parties, drugs consumption, prostitution, and entitlement), is just making more money? JUST MAKING MORE MONEY? Wow, what an enlighted, revolutionary and out-the-box way of thinking you brought with you from your privilege and civilized world. My Goodness, Why Didn't I Think of That.

[@dzikijohnny]

That includes Gringo tax

[@tooneov]

It sucks to hear that but I think it's a worldwide thing. Prices in america and all over the world are shooting up too. I wish they paid yall more out there, but the sad thing is that it seems like it wasn't priced for yall to afford, even when it was considerably cheaper. And to add to this i know foreigners get charged more for the same thing than locals do, so its more than foreign money causing the problem. The same in africa, parts of Asia as well. I don't really know a solution. It's way deeper than expats though. We dont set the price, or benefit from it. The greedy of the world know no end.

[@shane5385]

Prices have went up in America too, we could blame the 8 million Colombians that crossed the border and do doordash all day long

[@chamixone]

I would bump up rent cost in El Poblado to around $1,000. Rent costs have gone up considerably. I was in a 3 bed 2 bath apartment 120mts in El poblado (nice area) and now an average price for the like is 5million+ pesos (over $1k US). Many landlords are NOT renewing tenants leases so that they can bump the rent to actual market values. Legally in order to renew a lease landlords can only go as high as the yearly inflation values which is a lot lower than market value. So they don’t renew leases in order to keep up. That just happened to me. Don’t blame them. I’d do the same. So 5million plus seemed excessive to me so I ended up purchasing a place. Envigado is nice (used to live there) but traffic in Medellin is a beast and sense most of my errands are in el Poblado, it is much more convenient living there. Sabaneta is another great town but Omg, it’s even further into traffic! All in all it’s still inexpensive if you earn in Dollars. Just bump up your budget expectations. Unless you’re single or a couple that needs only a 1 bedroom. Good stuff!

[@Karl__Pierre]

Thank you for sharing your perspective.

[@honeybeejourney]

You would do the same? Jack up the rent to make a dollar? Man, I'd try to give people a break, and be generous towards them.

[@captainsinghdevendersingh]

I am trying to buy one bedroom apartment in Medellin dollars 50k-65k. Is it Possible ?????

[@Zorichai]

@@captainsinghdevendersingh Hey, I live here and yes it's possible. Even a 2 for 65k. Not anything fancy, but definitely comfortable

[@TUFFGUY-xp1hk]

​@@ZorichaiI rent here now and have been doing so for about 5 years. I was able to save so much money because I generate USD and live very simple and humble here. I make about 20.000.000 pesos and it is all passive income. My rent and cost of living is no more than $1,200 dollars per month. Still not sure if I want to buy here though. Bank CD's have been taking care of all my monthly costs. Not sure if that will be the case if I use that investment money to buy a house. If equity keeps going up then that be great over the years. But then there is rate exchange, maintenance and taxes. Then if the peso goes down I can also lose there. Lots to think about.

[@vulnerablemomentspodcast]

Was just in Cartegena and Cali last week and the cost of everything surprised me! I may have spent less than 500 for a whole week vacation.

[@Karl__Pierre]

Yup especially in Cali

[@gg13308]

This is great information. I didn’t realize that el poblado was that inexpensive. I was in Laureles this past January and plan to return in July and August. I am retired so a party life is not what I am looking for. I would like a walkable safe town, where I can walk to restaurants, coffee shops and fruiterias/ grocery stores.

[@Karl__Pierre]

Consider envigado

[@flix-tw5ow]

@@Karl__Pierre Agree, Envigado is where I live with my family and it's great.

[@luisrose1096]

Envigado is alot better to live !, less expensive !

[@lotusmarcel]

What beautiful places there are in Colombia🙂👍🌎

[@Karl__Pierre]

Yes, true

[@crharper25]

Hey great video....my ultimate goal after 2 trips to Colombia is to eventually relocate there permanently. Right now I'm working at the post office...16yrs in. So i plan to work for 10 more yrs & leave Chicago for Cartagena or some other part of Colombia.

[@Karl__Pierre]

Cool! I hope it works out for you exactly as you dream it

[@jecoliasjems2529]

Chicago here! Looking into it as well.

[@jeffjohns357]

Excellent video 💯✊🏿

[@Karl__Pierre]

Thank you

[@gailnedd8032]

Thanks for sharing. How did you find the apartment?

[@Karl__Pierre]

Searched online. Are you moving down?

[@zeburgerkang]

I would like to teach English in Colombia, I assume I need a work visa and a English teaching certificate. am I correct?

[@Karl__Pierre]

No idea

[@JulianAlbino]

so valuable! with renting in Medellin as a foreigner- are you still able to rent it out on airbnb?

[@Karl__Pierre]

Yes but at 30 days minimum

[@Karl__Pierre]

Yes but there's s 30 day rule in place now.

[@TraderMigs]

Great video! Would you say that a year or so later since this video, this is still about the same budget for what you can get? I'm 41-retired, and it sounds like with just my $4,000 monthly pension, I can live there very nicely. Spanish is my primary language, too (Puerto Rico). I'm living in Thailand right now for 20 months straight so far, but curious to try South/Central America at some point.

[@Karl__Pierre]

Prices are a little higher but this budget is still possible. Plenty of places to live in Colombia. I'd say give it a try. By comparison I would say Thailand is a little more safe but Colombia will feel more familiar

[@TraderMigs]

@@Karl__Pierre Sounds good. Thank you.

[@plesjonesDJ]

Man you got me convinced!

[@nodigidii]

That´s some vital information for some of us who are planning on relocating to Medellin,so thank you.. Did the apartment come furnished for the $600?

[@Karl__Pierre]

No way. Have to buy your own furniture. This apartment will now rent for about 800/ month.

[@nodigidii]

​@@Karl__Pierre Oh okey,I was Chatting with a youtuber called JET INTERNATIONAL,who moved from Houston to medellin.He got a 2bed,2bath for $833 fully furnished. There´s the link to his to him talking about his costs..kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKevYaxjjLOVjK8&lc=UgyF8Y3J4bCGyvEWXo94AaABAg.A9_X54MzNaaA9efQIfge8G

[@jthegreat3627]

Amazing, great information I’d love to purchase a property very similar to the apartment you’re in there. Do your consultations provide information on how to buy property in Colombia?

[@Karl__Pierre]

Yes we do

[@jthegreat3627]

@@Karl__Pierre great, thanks for the reply Karl

[@markrush2319]

I lived in Buenos Aires Argentina for 10 and you can you can live a very comfortable lifestyle in a beautiful international city for about 1500 to 2000 dollars a month I just returned from a 4 month trip to Buenos Aires. And a bonus they have all 4 seasons without any natural disasters like hurricanes earthquakes forest fires 🔥 or major floods.

[@Karl__Pierre]

I've heard. Thanks for sharing...only issue I see there is winter. KARL doesn't do winter ANYMORE 😄😄😄

[@markrush2319]

@ENTP LIFE am wondering can you handle a winter with the coldest weather 40 to 50 degrees and no snow or ice.

[@MassiveReset]

As usual, excellent information! This is something I am looking to do myself. Keep 'em coming!

[@Karl__Pierre]

Thanks, will do! What's your timeline?

[@MassiveReset]

@@Karl__Pierre 18 months max. That is when my youngest goes off to college. I am interested to hear more of how you did this.

[@randyrosales4357]

Btw, I also would add maybe $200 more in transportation (there is Uber here, big question among foreigners) and decent health insurance....next time you should cover how much is going out and having some drinks

[@Karl__Pierre]

200 in transportation per month, no way. I can add a night out to a few different standards/levels so people know what to expect.

[@randyrosales4357]

@@Karl__Pierre read again, transportation and decent health insurance

[@MyTowerofpower]

Every Uber I took in Medellin was roughly 1.00-2.00 max. Not sure where you got 200$ a month from. The most expensive Uber I paid was from the airport or traveling to the airport roughly 25$ one way.

[@randyrosales4357]

@@MyTowerofpower I said transportation and health insurance for $200. If you're living here you need health coverage, which can be around $130-$150 a good one. The rest for transportation

[@wordsareweapons]

beautiful place you have! are worried about your safety? i was there in medellin twice but never really stayed there long enough but i definitely would consider staying there

[@Karl__Pierre]

Due to the wealth gap yes there are concerns and it's important to manage that. The larger the city and the wealth gap the more that is an issue

[@Gus5515]

3 bedroom 3 bath luxury apartment in stratus 6, cali colombia. $375 a month, always at least 4 security walking and at front desk. Cali is beautiful

[@Karl__Pierre]

Need to visit!

[@jonathanwallis903]

Cali is a very dangerous place , everyone. Please stick to Medellin and leave us in peace. XX.

[@garthmorgan8607]

Do you know of any rent to own apartment opportunities? If so, please share!

[@eyeswideopen7126]

Hi was this fully furnished?

[@Karl__Pierre]

No I furnished it

[@darrenhull4533]

Just watch your video and I am interested in getting some guidance from you, bc I am making to move to Columbia..

[@Karl__Pierre]

@darrenhull4533 cool email [e-mail] for assistance with your move. Also remember Colombia is spelled with an o not U

[@allehman8660]

Great video.. lots of good advice.. thanks.. and well put together video

[@Karl__Pierre]

Thank you for the feedback. Is there anything you feel I should cover

[@ThinkLascivious]

Can you recommend a apartment rental agency for Medellin?

[@Karl__Pierre]

Email [e-mail]

[@frankkluz9787]

Being retired - I personally consider that apartment extravagant and unnecessary. -- A nice yet somewhat frugal studio is fine with me perhaps 'next door' to your high dollar neighborhood ? -- The extra $ might go for a cook & house cleaner who can provide some shopping and a few days of very good meals working for me a day per week ? -- The travel around the city alone will take some time for orientation and will be quite fun. -- That weather - is amazing ! Might need an umbrella from what I hear ?

[@Karl__Pierre]

Umbrella is a must. You can get a similar apartment in a building in Centro for about 250-300 oddly enough studios aren't that common or priced well. The savings can provide you with a fully time minimum wage employee ie housekeeper Cook 5 days a week so if that is a better use case for the money certainly. Where are you living now?

[@tbonethoughts1836]

$600 a month is inexpensive for Poblado....like you said you need to sign up for a long term rental which means getting some kind of resident visa

[@Karl__Pierre]

Correct

[@antoniodelrey164]

Do you pay each month or do you have pay 6 months or a year in advance? Agree that eating out is the way to go…

[@Karl__Pierre]

Monthly. The key is having a Colombian id (cedula)

[@Cultured_Barbarian]

Great info, as always. We appreciate your intentions and efforts!

[@Karl__Pierre]

I appreciate that!

[@kevinbeard9124]

Good video. I would like to suggest having health insurance as well.

[@Karl__Pierre]

I thought I included that, but my health insurance is $130/month

[@honeybeejourney]

Thanks for the valuable info.

[@Karl__Pierre]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ronaldcuieii8639]

Hey buddy, very very nice.

[@Karl__Pierre]

Thanks

[@ronaldcuieii8639]

@@Karl__Pierre 🤗🤗my pleasure.

[@pedroacosta9857]

Hey Man! I am going to move soon there for a very long time because my wife is going to studdy in the university, which area do you recommend me to rent a apartment that cheap

[@Karl__Pierre]

Thanks for watching! You can reach out via email at [e-mail] for further assistance.

[@therehastobesomethingmoore]

We are traveling for 4-5 years from Mexico to Argentina, in search of our favorite retirement city ( currently in Nicaragua ). In Colombia we think we might like Manizales, and believe it is roughly 25% less expensive than Medellin. We love cool weather, speak Spanish, and live a modest lifestyle. Without budgeting, we still think our total costs there would be about $1500/month for both of us. According to our current schedule we should be there in about 18 months.

[@Karl__Pierre]

Sounds like an amazing adventure! Keep me posted with where you end up

[@dovygoodguy1296]

Karl, are there retired Americans and Canadians in Colombia over 60? Where do they live?

[@Karl__Pierre]

Yes - many live on the coast, or Bogota, or Medellin in the quieter side of town (envigado, Sabaneta, rio negro) etc.

[@loriannrichardson7644]

Wow!

[@huasipungo]

Where did you find this apt? Ive been looking and Poblado, Envigado, the average price Im finding is around 3.5 and 4 million pesos

[@Karl__Pierre]

First question is where are you looking?

[@Nana__________________________]

The cost difference in food is insane. Got me rethinking Italy lol

[@Karl__Pierre]

Lol food is better in Italy and not super expensive

[@Nana__________________________]

@@Karl__Pierre Ok good lol

[@johnnycage8546]

Wait I thought minimum rent in Poblado was at least $1200? How'd you pull that off?

[@Karl__Pierre]

I have a visa and rent long term. Short term rentals atleast 1200. If you live there permanently Poblado is 500-700/month. Worth if if you're going to be there more than 15 months

[@johnnycage8546]

@@Karl__Pierre is there a specific visa that allows you this price? Say for instance, - Investment visa? -digital nomad? Or is it the cedula that makes the owner of the property being rented give you this price?

[@Karl__Pierre]

Cedula, because you need to qualify credit wise for an apartment. My company will cosign for clients with 6 month deposits, US credit check, and Proof of funds.

[@Myraisins1]

What would a similar unit cost if one were to purchase? Thanks!

[@Karl__Pierre]

Depends on area but here I think 90-120k does it

[@timetravelers-26]

@@Karl__Pierre Where do you look for listings? That's far cheaper than what I have seen. I seen closer to 150k usd or more for an apartment like yours in that area.

[@Karl__Pierre]

@Ryan Ferrier contact my team [e-mail] above 150k gets you residency and 5 year track to citizenship

[@stevekollen1672]

I'm curious what the rental price would be for a similar apartment in Laureles?

[@Karl__Pierre]

Maybe 400-500 or the same.

[@mannyruiz8493]

Where did you find the apartment. I can’t even find one for $700 in El Poblado !

[@Karl__Pierre]

Are you looking for furnished apartments? Or are you looking for direct leases?

[@mannyruiz8493]

@@Karl__Pierre Looking for direct leases on a 4-5 month term

[@Karl__Pierre]

@@mannyruiz8493 4-5 months you won't find.

[@mannyruiz8493]

@@Karl__Pierre what about 6 months and where do you suggest looking? I wouldn’t mind that price point in Palmas, Laureles, Envi., or maybe even Belen

[@Psych86_]

I'm considering this myself in that neighborhood. Can you recommend a way to find an apartment here without paying gringo prices

[@Karl__Pierre]

You have to be a resident or willing to put up a large deposit. Gringo pricing is what you will pay short term, if you are there for anything less than 15 months Gringo prices is the pricing. Are you moving there or just traveling?

[@Psych86_]

@ENTP LIFE moving, but I was looking for a six month lease

[@Karl__Pierre]

@Psych86 then you're going to pay those prices which are still low compared to furnished cost of living in a similar city stateside.

[@ivanvelasquez5378]

I'm coming

[@Karl__Pierre]

Hahahaha

[@beingyogasandiego1]

Totally subscribed!!!!

[@Karl__Pierre]

Thank you yana

[@beingyogasandiego1]

@ENTPLIFE I'll be reaching out to you in a couple of months, as I'm planning to spend 2-3 months in Medellin towards the end of the year. Thanks for all you do, professionally bringing the info together ❤️

[@Karl__Pierre]

@@beingyogasandiego1 sure just connect [e-mail]

[@lynnkramer1211]

How much $$ is 100 Low Lead Aviation Fuel, and how much $$ is aircraft insurance? I use a 2 place single engine airplane to get around. I also wonder how much $$ medical and dental expenses are in Columbia? Is it any cheaper in Honduras?

[@Karl__Pierre]

I'll let you know. I think prices will be comparable but Colombia doesn't recognize the FAA pilot certifications

[@rhenderson9862]

June 16, 2024 . Having resided in Medellin for three years, the last year seems to have seen a spike in crime. While sitting at Suramerica Metro, having a tinto. Street guy approaches begging for a cigarette...refused. Street guy wants to swap a pair of scissors (10,000cop?)...i refuse, he grabs my umbrella, threatens me with the shears. I recover the umbrella, start walking stairs into metro station...street guy attempts to kick my feet from under me. Bystanders have called the police. Street guy exits the scene...police arrive, 15 minutes later. Cruise the area...nothing. One week later having another tinto, different location...street guy is now paying for his own tinto AND cigarette. See's me...departs. Police can't seem to locate this guy...same neighborhood. Funny...peculair...paranoia?

[@Karl__Pierre]

The police in Medellin are useless until the holidays and they start to exploit all drivers for bribes. Can't make this stuff up. Sorry this was your experience

[@largemouth3]

I'm 54 planning on working till I'm 62. How would one go about making having an apartment in Columbia and still having a few more years of working ahead of them. Is it doable?

[@Karl__Pierre]

All depends on what your objective is. Are you looking to buy or rent, are you sure I want to spend your life there. Do you want to be on the coast, in a rural lake town, or in a city like Medellin. I need more context.

[@imperfectillustration6261]

Great video. Do you offer investment or business advice for folks who are interested in generating income in Colombia while they are still living in the States?

[@Karl__Pierre]

Yes you can book a call at entplife.com

[@mslove9191]

Hello I am in Bogota at this time. My biggest problem is the language even though I have a phone translator it can become frustrating. How do you deal with this?

[@Youtuber-lh3ky]

The only way you can deal with it is by learning the language of the locals.

[@Karl__Pierre]

Learn the language. Invest the time, take courses etc.

[@meninaadolescente4091]

Nós Brasileiras somos Latina Americanas sim pq nascemos na America Latina . Sou Brasileira. Nasci no Brasil. Faça um Vídeo sobre a Cultura do Nosso vizinho Paraguai. Meu sonho é aprender o Espanhol para poder fazer Faculdade no Paraguai que lá não tem nem Vestibular e nem Enem.

[@hectorromero8730]

How is the crime situation in Medellin? I have read that a lot of people/Americans are being drugged and robbed. Thank you for posting this video.

[@Karl__Pierre]

Thanks for watching! Take a look at my video that tackles this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaTFop5vnpV1i6c

[@carlosalbertomesabaron613]

I'll stay subscribed if you stay in Medellin, thanks for your support to the city.

[@Karl__Pierre]

I actually bounce around but since one of my hubs is there I cover it frequently

[@joshb6361]

Great video. Thank you! I have a question for you. Are you bothered at all with the amount of foreigners in Medellin, especially Poblado. I spent about a year in Medellin last year and towards the end it started getting annoying with the amount of foreigners there. And the locals seemed to become a bit more predatory with the increase in foreigners and more dangerous. Medellin has a great quality of lifestyle for the cost of living, but I ended up leaving because it felt too saturated. But perhaps I'm missing something and should give it another chance. Did any of those (gringo saturation, dangers, etc.) give you pause when deciding?

[@Karl__Pierre]

Not at all.

[@Karl__Pierre]

How much is your place in Envigado the specs ( size, Br, baths, setup type etc.

[@LexDiamonzz]

Exactly and its only going to get worse, the same is happening in Mexico and they are starting to retaliate, they dont like foreigners messing with their culture and women be very careful the cartels, local hoods are starting to kidnap foreigners too they hate the gentrification, NOT GOOD FOR FOREIGNERS!

[@dovygoodguy1296]

Why did you choose Colombia instead of Mexico, Panama or Costa Rica?

[@Karl__Pierre]

My wife has a lot of family there from Venezuela, easy to get to from SE Florida, lower costs vs Panama and Costa Rica.

[@dovygoodguy1296]

@@Karl__Pierre Would people really be relocating as expats or snowbirds to Venezuela under current chaotic circumstances there?

[@gabequezada2066]

Great country and people.. Just bought an awesome top floor condo in Medellin a few blocks from the stadium thats massive for under $91k USD and just got another 2 bed in laureles for $66k.. Only thing that I dont like is the way the transaction is handled in colombia compared to the US. When you buy a used property in colombia there in no escrow services for a netural 3rd party to hold funds. Theres escrow services only for new properties.. Luckily, I have family there from my wifes side... If you do your homework on Colombia you will see that its economy will continue to flourish in the decades to come just like whats happening in Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Costa Rica. Countries like Chile have become way too expensive to buy since youll see some condos/houses more expensive than in San Francisco here in the US.... I cant imagine how it gets to that point that residents of their countries cant even purchase on their own native land.... To circle back, Colombia is a damm awesome country.. Great art, film, and music scene.. Food is very good and transportation is excellent to be honest...I highly recommend people consider it as an investment choice or to retire which I plan to on the not so distant future..

[@Karl__Pierre]

Nice to here!

[@jeanogato3327]

What about Venezuela? How to go to Venezuela? How is life in Venezuela?

[@Karl__Pierre]

I wouldn't know my wife doesn't allow me

[@lawrencerein1042]

Do not go there

[@hugh261]

South America is hot after the rent pricing that has maxed out in North America.

[@Karl__Pierre]

60% of the world is priced like South America. We are in a global economy and its time to adjust those who don't will get left behind in my opinion

[@lagstarundrground8838]

Just wrote you on linkedin and your business website. Thanks in advance for your replies.

[@lagstarundrground8838]

Peter

[@Karl__Pierre]

I'll look for the messages.

[@starkiller6740]

What’s the name of this complex

[@Karl__Pierre]

Edificio San Francisco. I recently moved out but you can look into it

[@alexflips393]

Well explained, I really liked the outro too.

[@Karl__Pierre]

Thank you

[@kekybrock]

Greetings! Thank you for the information! You mentioned moving your family out... do you have any insight/have you covered the education system in any other videos?

[@Karl__Pierre]

Not yet but will

[@stevefix1112]

More short & succinct than most videos of this type. I've been to Medellin & found all of this content to be true.

[@Karl__Pierre]

Thanks....I don't like to ramble too much. Sure we'll bump into each other 1 day

[@davonsibert3190]

How much was the home

[@Karl__Pierre]

To buy?

[@ThinLineMedia]

that 93mb Download speed and no Upload speed got me laughing 😅 Welcome to Colombia! It is the Upload speed that is the most important for work, meaning if your work involves transferring big files you will have hard time in Colombia.

[@Karl__Pierre]

In my office I have 500 down and 300 up. If your internet is crucial to earning money then you can spend $100/ as I am for business fiber.

[@ThinLineMedia]

@@Karl__Pierre 100$ ? Thats pretty expensive. Is that available in apartments or only in office spaces ? In Sweden it costs only 30$ and you get 1000 up and down. I remember in most Airbnbs in Colombia I got maximum a few mb up which was a nightmare.

[@Karl__Pierre]

@ThinLineMedia well here in this apartment it's 100 up and down. For pretty cheap. Idk max speeds for the home options, but the high-speed internet has been improving over the years. When renting apartments, it's awful because they have the cheapest options imaginable that it feels like 56kbps days. If you're really considering relocating and the internet is your money maker, you obviously should pay up for your needs. By comparison, what is the cost if living in Sweeden, I haven't researched it.

[@ThinLineMedia]

@@Karl__Pierre It is great to hear that internet is improving. It totally depends in which city you are and or if you are a bit outside of the city, if you live in a house or apartment. The metropolitan area is huge and the metro line is big as well as connection with buses etc. It is a bit hard to compare to Medellin infrastructure - here is very different. If you earn between 1800$ USD and 4000$ you will be fine. Of course you wanna live in a fancy area or a big house it has to be closer to 4000$.

[@Karl__Pierre]

@@ThinLineMedia good to know.

[@Cyclotreker]

Great total coverage for all the costs of living. I think it sounds like a good place

[@Karl__Pierre]

Thanks it is a rather good place to live

[@nellywilmerding6304]

I am looking for a visa for my husband. We started the process, but there was no luck. We are back in the States. My question is if it's better to go to DC to Colombia cancilleria. In Colombia we waste time and money

[@Karl__Pierre]

A visa by marriage or investment visa.

[@nellywilmerding6304]

@@Karl__Pierre We started the visa by marriage

[@Karl__Pierre]

@Nelly Wilmerding our firm hasn't handled this process but I would recommend 1 of 2 things. Work with a reputable attorney or give us a chance and if there's a rejection we refund you our fees.

[@nellywilmerding6304]

We were in medellin 3 weeks ago. How much you charge? They have rejected twice the paperwork

[@Karl__Pierre]

@@nellywilmerding6304 what's the reason?

[@Mel075]

❤❤❤

[@Karl__Pierre]

Thanks

[@GoushtinklaVanGoh]

I am an American retirey. I have 4 K per month income. Would like a place in Medellin like you have shown in this video but would like a car as well. Is that possible?

[@Karl__Pierre]

Totally possible of living there full time basic cost of living for apartment food utilities will be 800-1100. After that all is discretionary spend. Also the healthcare is good and the monthly plan for a top plan is 120 a month. If you already lease a turnkey furnished property add 600 to that.

[@dwightmorales3290]

Man.. I make about $8000/month in passive income from retirement and other side businesses. I was thinking about moving to Thailand. But Medellin sounds just as good and its close to the US.

[@Karl__Pierre]

I think Medellin and South America is a more familiar choice. The language will come easier and the culture plus much closer to the states.

[@johnsherman4035]

I love Medellin! Been living in the Philippines for the last 9 months, but the food and infrastructure don't compare to Medellin. And inflation has increased the cost of living here. It's looking like Colombia wins. No disrespect to the PI though. It's a great place for an ExPat, too.

[@Karl__Pierre]

Wow thanks for sharing

[@seanlugo4806]

I’m trying to move toMedellin my fiancé from there but I don’t that the first thing about moving to or how to work Remotely I’m stressed out help me out I live in savanna Georgia don’t like please someone please help me and guide me 😒

[@Karl__Pierre]

Hi there, you can reach to the team at [e-mail] for more guidance. You can also sign up Simply Trabajo at www.simplytrabajo.com/ for remote job opportunities.

[@PowerisMoney757]

Great video on my last day here in Medellin. I learned alot(especially I need to learn way more Spanish for next visit). Thanks for the videos man I just subscribed because what you told me was true. Keep going.

[@teegrizzlyii8673]

How can I find an apartment for me and my girlfriend

[@Karl__Pierre]

Are you both Americans, how long etc. I would say email [e-mail] and depending on your situation we can assist through our concierge service to get you what you need

[@alencelic]

I dont know why all this price comparison with states. In Colombia the average salary is 350USD while in states 10x moe. So basically you are paying that apartment equivalent of $6500 in USA which is horrendous

[@Karl__Pierre]

The average salary isn't 350 and that simple math never transfers well when it comes to costs of living

[@alencelic]

@@Karl__Pierre yes it is. Majority people work for less than 300. Ever been to Colombia? Guess not

[@77majestic77]

​@@Karl__Pierre what's the average salary? More than 350?

[@yolofrank]

thats a really nice apartment for $600

[@Karl__Pierre]

Thanks

[@rubenescomacias]

Is 90,000 dollars saved and 1,100 dollars a month enough to live in bogota colombia? I have family who live there i want to buy an apartment and live there with a Colombiana girl. I’m on disability from the state and won a lawsuit

[@Karl__Pierre]

Yes, Bogotá has a relatively low cost of living compared to many major cities, though your experience will depend on your lifestyle and housing choice. Your $1,100 monthly budget should cover basic expenses, including food, transportation, and entertainment, but it’s wise to have a buffer for unexpected costs.

[@RobertKing2012]

Great video man with very good recent tips. Loving you apt. I'm moving there in Sept but coming in Jun for 2 weeks to explore living arraignments. This helped a lot.. We should connect I've owned a Residential Assisted Living facility in America and recently sold it to travel and enjoy life. I'll email your team for a appointment...

[@Karl__Pierre]

Absolutely we should chat.

[@AphrooneRichardson]

Shout out from CHI-TOWN-CHICAGO, IL, USA! Thanks for sharing this highly informative episode! Viva Medellin! AMEN-RA!

[@kc9325]

Dont stop grinding, you are killing it!

[@Karl__Pierre]

Thanks appreciate the feedback

[@kevinlee2039]

600 a month in Medellin is crazy.

[@Karl__Pierre]

What has your experience been?

[@kevinlee2039]

@@Karl__Pierre between $200 - $400 a month for a good apartment in a nice area.

[@captainsinghdevendersingh]

Using Cheap is something which needs to be fixed Cheap. At what cost personal security Social Security It looks cheap actually it’s very expensive How about medical specialists what about speed of any medical response at our disposal What about getting justice in any case These are invisible or hidden facts We tend to ignore at our own risk Because of our ignorance or greediness or just a lack of experience with such eventualities Guys cheers and please think it over before describing and feeling good about cheap deals they might just be very very expensive South American countries laws can change overnight Human values have no value Be careful guys Cheers ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Karl__Pierre]

Thanks

[@nadicmark-4077]

my budget is 350 a month yet I have a 32 y/o girlfriend and a couple of side chick 23 and 27(I'm 60)

[@Karl__Pierre]

...

[@77majestic77]

You mean that's your spending money on the girls every month...

[@nadicmark-4077]

@@77majestic77 no, that's my monthly life expenses, I don't spend money on women cause I aint no simp

[@CarlaSamaniego]

I found you when I was looking up home care. Then I scrolled down and saw that you live in Medellin, which is exactly what I plan to do! I want to work with you! I am fluent in both English and Spanish! I was wondering if you know of remote jobs or any resources you may have. I have my insurance license (property, and casualty, and life and health) from the state of Pennsylvania. I’m also a massage therapist and accountant. I’ve also worked in sales.

[@Karl__Pierre]

Yes email [e-mail] send your resume. Or you can book a call with me at entplife.com to design a plan.

[@CarlaSamaniego]

@@Karl__Pierre will do. Thank you!

[@77majestic77]

Hopefully you are still responding to this video. I'm going to retire in Colombia in 3 years, will be 60. I'll be good with my pension and at 62 will collect social security. I'm in Colombia every 2 months, been there about 40x already. I stay in laureles but i have no intentions of living in medellin. I'm now looking to visit pereira and cali. Don't want to be in cartagena, where I didn't like or Bogota. I'm diabetic so i know my health insurance will be higher. My goal is to rent not own, due to my age and health. I'm not unhealthy by any means but... if i purchase property there and something happens to me, my kids will not go there and sell the property. Some Colombia will have a free apartment so owning is not an option. I do not want to spend more than 2000 a month total, tho i can afford to. I'm in NYC paying 1800 a month maintenance with a 3 bedroom coop. I'm going to look into the retirement visa and possibly citizenship. Do you know what happens when you overstay your visa? How strict are they if you know. Thanks

[@Karl__Pierre]

Don't overstay your visa. When you retire and have a pension apply for the retirement visa. Regarding the home if you buy establish a will and legal orders to sell and distribute proceeds as you wish. If you sell your coop and buy that's your fastest route to residency

[@ohno-zx4if]

Does Colombia still allow 90 day tourists visa to extend for another 90 days or are you forced to do a border jump when your original 90 days is close to expiring.

[@Karl__Pierre]

You can extend and you have the digital nomad visa now

[@maicolc7216]

$60 per person at a "high-end" restaurant. So $120 for you and your girl. $240 for you and your girl and her parents. Assuming you don't drink much. Drinks run from say $8-12 apiece. Beers say $3-4 apiece.

[@Karl__Pierre]

Drinks can range but that's about right. But when comparing equivalent restaurants in the states in a trendy downtown restaurant in any large city you're easily paying 2-3 times that. Go to the top tiers it's more.like a 5x delta

[@maicolc7216]

@@Karl__Pierre that it's not as expensive as in the USA, agreed. But doing our math, eating out and paying the bill for your girl and a couple of others can run $200 to $300 dollars.

[@randyrosales4357]

Ohhh I'm featured in the road tripp!! Goona be famous haha

[@Karl__Pierre]

Baby I can make you famous

[@mensawer5656]

2.65M in pobablado for such an apartment is Impossible to find.

[@Karl__Pierre]

Prices have moved, but are you looking for furnished or unfurnished apartments? I got this one unfurnished 2 years ago.

[@mensawer5656]

@@Karl__Pierre unfurnished... man really, in poblado today, your 600$ became 1000$. no joke

[@mensawer5656]

i Just found an 750$ unfurnished apartamento en el bario santa fé, en la Zona industrial. Imagine in poblado...

[@korenezcarter7807]

600 dawlers?!

[@Karl__Pierre]

Yeah my dawg

[@korenezcarter7807]

@@Karl__Pierre 😆 lol I’m seriously considering moving back to the deserts of North Africa. I can’t deal with this high rent in the U.S of A… but this Video has me thinking about Colombia because the food. The good cheap food!! plus cheap rent and the “home care bilingual back office situation…”🧐looking forward to my consultation next week with you. Thanks for informing the masses.

[@natalias1212]

Talk abot safety

[@Karl__Pierre]

I did in another video

[@natalias1212]

Which one?

[@FelixTheTraveler]

Dude $60k is struggling in the USA while $1500 a month here is upper class.

[@FelixTheTraveler]

Depending where you live in the USA obvi

[@Karl__Pierre]

@TheGiantTraveler1 yes but if you compare it to big cities like NY, LA, SF, MIA...it's not even close

[@jamesdelornhowlandjr.6516]

I didn’t know that i can live in Colombia 🇨🇴 cheap.

[@Karl__Pierre]

Yup

[@joshua-nf3rx]

With Ubers, dinners, dating, short term rentals, toiletries ect ect Nobody is living for 1,500 a month unless they are living like a college kid

[@Karl__Pierre]

Firstly, short-term rentals are significantly raising the cost of living. As I mentioned before, my apartment runs me all in 700 a month. It's not a short-term rental. My office is up the block, and I have no need to eat out daily all meals of the day. I'm also married, if I were dating someone, it wouldn't take much to treat a partner out weekly. It's all doable on $1500 for sure. In your opinion for your lifestyle (please describe) how much would it be. Then take that same lifestyle and let me know what it would run you in any of then 10 largest cities in the States.

[@joshua-nf3rx]

@@Karl__Pierre I live in nyc. I live in Medellin half the year , rhe city gives great value for sure.

[@dovygoodguy1296]

Karl, how do you handle the heavy air pollution and heat in Medellín? What will happen if millions of Americans and Canadians seek to be refugees in Colombia and elsewhere???

[@Karl__Pierre]

I would love to talk to you about your plans, you can book a call with me or someone on my team in colombia. Visit www.entplife.com for more help

[@AntonioSeaton]

I would love for you to help me find a apartment for me and my finance we are looking for a two bedroom apartment with beautiful views of medellin and I am also looking to get a visa to live permanently in medellin I've been there multiple times I spend most of my time there I will be back in medellin around Nov 19 2024. Please help if you can thank you very much, my name is Antonio and my finance name is Gisela we really appreciate the help.

[@garuda007]

Did he respond

[@Karl__Pierre]

Email [e-mail] we can assist.

[@Anthony-gk3qx]

Are you hiring

[@Karl__Pierre]

Yes we are send a resume to HR@entplife or [e-mail]

[@EdgarAndresGarciaHernandez]

Great deal, while you're living at your cheapest people here in Medellín are struggling to find decent places to live because of the high rent prices and gentrification. Thanks to you and thousands of immigrants like you (yes, immigrants not "expats"). This video reminds me the controversy about a black queer woman (Kristen Gray) living in Bali, also flexing her economical and luxury lifestyle privilege. This is sickening.

[@Karl__Pierre]

You know what's sickening, someone who tries to vilify others, especially others who are making a difference and creating opportunities for the "common person" masking their jealousy as righteousness. All these immigrants, expacts, and gentrification agents are creating jobs, creating local commerce, paying taxes, paying into sura, and spending money. So you'd prefer they stopped then what there be less jobs but prices be more "reasonable". 🤔

[@omiomi-pw2qe]

I dont know why y'all be acting like 1500 a month is cheap 😂😂😂😂 I pay 480$ for a 3 bedroom in flint mi and get food stamps that's my cost of living 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Karl__Pierre]

More power to you....how's the water?

[@ninasmith478]

Naww your "cost of living" is gonna cost you in a totally different way.

[@imaginingtech9639]

@@Karl__Pierre 😢😂 this ain’t right.

[@danielalfonsoramos3349]

Advice be smart buy a property close to Medellín don’t spend money on rent you my regret that in 20 years

[@Karl__Pierre]

All depends on goals and options