8.3/10
Nomad Score
$1,100
Monthly Cost
40 Mbps
Avg WiFi Speed
📈 Monthly Budget Breakdown
| 🏠 Housing (furnished apt) | $495/mo |
| 🍽️ Food & restaurants | $275/mo |
| 💻 Coworking membership | $110/mo |
| 🚆 Local transport | $88/mo |
| 🎭 Activities & leisure | $132/mo |
| Total estimate | $1,100/mo |
🏠 Long-Stay Accommodation
Hotel Palmas del Estadio
$80/night
Hotel SLOB
$54/night
La Casa de Nelly - Medellin
The Somos Flats Central Poblado
Hotel Indie Universe
Ayenda Villa Park Real
🔎 Practical Info for Nomads
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Best Neighbourhoods to Stay
Look for central areas with good transport links, nearby cafes and coworking spaces. Avoid areas far from city transport hubs when on a long stay.
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SIM Card & Internet
Average WiFi: 40 Mbps. Get a local SIM on arrival (usually $5–15/month) or use Airalo eSIM before you travel. Most cafes in Medellín have decent WiFi.
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Visa for Digital Nomads
Check the latest visa requirements for CO on iVisa. Many countries now offer dedicated digital nomad visas for remote workers staying 1–12 months.
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Coworking Spaces
Medellín has a growing remote-work scene. Check Coworker.com for a full list of coworking spaces, day passes and monthly memberships.
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Health & Insurance
SafetyWing's Nomad Insurance covers CO from $1.86/day — ideal for long-term remote workers. It includes emergency medical, trip interruption and liability.