Colombia · Nomad score 76
Cost of living in 🇨🇴 Medellín
Spring weather year-round and the cheapest nomad hub in the Americas. A single person needs about €968 per month, rent included.
| Rent, 1BR city centre | €600 |
| Groceries per month | €220 |
| Public transport pass | €25 |
| Utilities | €55 |
| Meal out | €6 |
| Internet, 100mbps | €20 |
| Coworking desk | €120 |
| Median tech salary | €1,300 |
Rent by neighborhood in Medellín
Typical monthly rent for a one-bedroom flat across Medellín's main areas, benchmarked against the city average of €600. Every row shows where its figure comes from.
4 of 4 areas
| Compare | Area | Rent, 1BR | Rent / m² | Vs city average | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Poblado | €840 | €16 · 52 m² | +40% | Editorial estimate | Nomad hub, dollar pricing | |
| Laureles | €660 | €12 · 57 m² | +10% | Community reports | Flat, walkable, popular | |
| Envigado | €510 | €9 · 60 m² | -15% | Community reports | Local prices, metro access | |
| Belén | €450 | €7 · 62 m² | -25% | Community reports | Cheapest safe option |
- Editorial estimate — Analyst estimate: the official register is too thin at this price extreme.
- Community reports — Median of verified renter submissions for this area.
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