At a glance
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Medellín
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Nomad score | 7.4 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,948 / mo | $960 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 29° / 18°C | 27° / 22°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 56 Moderate | 33 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Medellín
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Average high | 26.2°C | 29.4°C |
| Average low | 16.3°C | 21.5°C |
| Precipitation | 186 mm / mo | 260 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 287 h / mo | 299 h / mo |
| Humidity | 85% | 67% |
| Rain days | 22.3 / mo | 21.6 / mo |
| Wind speed | 8.5 km/h | 8 km/h |
CO
Medellín · average high by month
J 26
F 26
M 26
A 26
M 26
J 26
J 27
A 27
S 27
O 26
N 26
D 26
CO
Santa Fe de Antioquia · average high by month
J 31
F 31
M 30
A 29
M 29
J 28
J 30
A 30
S 31
O 28
N 27
D 29
Air quality
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Medellín
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| US AQI | 56 | 33 |
| PM2.5 | 4.8 µg/m³ | 5.1 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 4.8 µg/m³ | 5.1 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 106 µg/m³ | 82 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 3.5 | 5.2 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Medellín
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 6.0 | 2.4 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.4 | 4.2 |
| Startup Scene | 7.4 | 2.3 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Medellín
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Air Conditioning | 4.2 | 5.8 |
| Green Spaces | 7.3 | 5.2 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.8 | 6.4 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.3 | 6.0 |
| Seasonal Variety | 2.6 | 3.1 |
| Weather | 8.4 | 6.2 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Medellín
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.3 | 6.6 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.3 | 6.0 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.4 | 3.4 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.8 | 7.0 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Medellín
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Accommodation Cost | 6.6 | 7.4 |
| Cost of Living | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Currency Stability | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.6 | 7.2 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.7 | 8.0 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.3 | 7.8 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Medellín
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Culture | 8.4 | 7.8 |
| Indoors Fun | 7.2 | 3.8 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 8.5 | 4.9 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.6 | 7.3 |
| Nightlife | 9.0 | 4.4 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.6 | 7.6 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Medellín
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 8.8 | 2.0 |
| Nomad Friendly | 8.9 | 4.0 |
| Online Community Presence | 8.5 | 2.4 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Medellín
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Cafes with WiFi | 8.0 | 4.1 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 8.6 | 2.2 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 7.9 | 3.0 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 8.9 | 2.3 |
| Internet Speed | 8.2 | 5.6 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.5 | 6.5 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Medellín
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Fitness Facilities | 7.7 | 3.9 |
| Food Scene | 8.1 | 6.3 |
| Healthy Food Options | 7.6 | 5.4 |
| Yoga Studios | 7.1 | 3.5 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Medellín
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Healthcare | 7.9 | 5.3 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.4 | 7.8 |
| Healthcare Quality | 7.7 | 4.5 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Medellín
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CO
Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 7.1 | 7.9 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.8 | 3.9 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.5 | 3.6 |
| Freedom of Speech | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| Political Stability | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.9 | 5.4 |
| Visa Ease | 7.4 | 7.1 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Medellín
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Air Quality | 4.7 | 7.9 |
| Cleanliness | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.2 | 7.6 |
| Family Friendly | 6.4 | 6.8 |
| Language Barrier | 4.9 | 4.4 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.7 | 7.5 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Medellín
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Female Friendly | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.7 | 6.6 |
| Safety | 6.7 | 6.8 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Medellín
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Airport Connectivity | 7.7 | 3.5 |
| Cycling | 5.2 | 3.5 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 7.1 | 4.9 |
| Public Transit | 8.2 | 3.0 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 7.7 | 2.9 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 5.6 | 2.7 |
| Walkability | 6.9 | 7.0 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Medellín
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Coworking Quality | 7.9 | 2.5 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 6.3 | 3.0 |
| Networking Opportunities | 8.2 | 2.7 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 6.2 | 2.9 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.2 | 7.4 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Medellín
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Jeans | $60 per pair | $22 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $43 per dress | $19 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $122 per pair | $50 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Medellín
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Dining Out | $68 per month | $19 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Medellín
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Cinema Ticket | $6.49 per ticket | $4.16 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Medellín
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Coffee | $2.03 per cup | $0.97 per cup |
| Beer | $2.43 per pint | $1.39 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $5.95 per meal | $3.33 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $49 per meal | $17 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $8.65 per meal | $5.00 per meal |
| Apples | $3.38 per kg | $1.39 per kg |
| Bread | $1.76 per loaf | $0.83 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.14 per bottle | $0.69 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.41 per liter | $0.97 per liter |
| Rice | $1.57 per kg | $0.97 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $6.49 per kg | $4.16 per kg |
| Beef | $10 per kg | $6.94 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $15 per bottle | $9.71 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Medellín
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Groceries | $203 per month | $83 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Medellín
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CO
Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Health Insurance | $32 per month | $14 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Medellín
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $49 per visit | $17 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $9.47 per purchase | $4.16 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Medellín
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Housing | $433 per month | $125 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $865 per month | $361 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,569 per month | $694 per month |
| Coworking Space | $176 per month | $97 per month |
| Coliving Space | $1,028 per month | $416 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Medellín
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CO
Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Internet & Mobile | $23 per month | $22 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Medellín
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Leisure Activities | $41 per month | $5.55 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Medellín
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Haircut | $12 per visit | $5.55 per visit |
| Laundry | $11 per kg | $4.16 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Medellín
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Mobile Plan | $14 per month | $11 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $30 per month | $25 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $6.76 one-time | $6.94 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $35 per month | $28 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $12 per hour | $14 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Medellín
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Transportation | $43 per month | $11 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.33 per trip | $1.53 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.43 per km | $0.69 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $39 per month | $22 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $4.06 per trip | $4.16 per trip |
| Gasoline | $4.54 per liter | $2.64 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $9.47 per month | $22 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Medellín
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Utilities | $60 per month | $19 per month |
Visa & Legal Fees
Local prices in US dollars
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Medellín
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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| Visa & Legal Fees | $0.00 per month | $1.39 per month |