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An expat in Colombia shares their journey to Medellin, which includes time in Panama and a lot of careful research into what it would mean to live in Central America.
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We did a lot of research beforehand and had traveled on our sailboat from San Francisco down the west coast of the US, Central America, going through the Panama Canal and on to Florida over a course of 3 years. We experienced every country in Central America, by exploring in each country on the "chicken buses." This allowed us to immerse ourselves into the culture, history, and stability of the governments first hand. This gave us insight into the realization that we could retire earlier and do it by becoming expats.
Upon our return to the US, we knew we can live cheaper, and healthier in another country. So we set a plan to stock up our retirement funds and a goal of being an expat by 2015. In 2015 we moved to Panama and lived there for 3.5 years. We visited Medellin and missed a big city life so we decided to move to Colombia. We are very glad we did.
As mentioned we did a lot of homework and on the ground visits. Nothing was really a big surprise to us. Getting used to a different culture and their way of doing things takes understanding and consideration. Learning the language is the most challenging aspect of becoming an expat. You can become an expat without learning the language but you miss out on the cultural experience and making friends in your new country.
Our experience has been wonderful and has exceeded our expectations.
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That's a very thought-provoking question. Honestly, we have not had any bad expectations since we have moved abroad. We have had to learn to be more patient and have a manana attitude. Muy Tranquillo! The only regret is we wish we could have done it sooner!
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Guide to Living in Medellin, Colombia
Medellin, Colombia: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What to Know About Living in Medellin
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Here are the best places to live in Medellin, Colombia, based on the recommendations of expats that already live there. There are options for a variety of budgets in this now popular destination in Colombia.
The healthcare system in Medellin, Colombia gets generally positive reviews from expats there. Find answers to questions about universal healthcare in Colombia, what it takes to get an EPS card and more.
Expats offer advice about everything you need to know before moving to Medellin: what to bring (and what to leave behind), how to find housing and more.
Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what expats and digital nomads have to say about the pros and cons of living in Medellin, Colombia.
Expats in Medellin enjoy a far lower cost of living than in major cities in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. However, work is scarce and low pay unless you are transferred there by a large company, so you'll need an established income stream to make it as an expat in Medellin.
Expats share their experiences living in Medellin, Colombia and offer advice about meeting people, schools and more.
Expats in Colombia have taken full advantage of this South American nation's miraculous comeback after decades of chaos. Digital nomads have also found there way to Medellin, its second largest city, for a wide variety of reasons.
An expat discusses healthcare and health insurance in Medellin, Colombia. There are several private hospitals in Medellin. He advises expats to purchase health insurance.
An expat talks about what it's like living in Medellin, Colombia - the city of eternal spring. She talks about the popular neighborhood Carrera 70, enjoying life without a car, the 2017 changes in visa laws, hospitals, schools and much more.
A retiree in Medellin talks about loving life in Medellin - it's been a great change of pace for him and his wife. He says that while some expats live on $1,500 per month, others live in $3,000.
An expat in Medellin talks about adapting to the manana way of life, starting a real estate business in Colombia and the friendly Colombians.
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Medellin, Colombia: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What to Know About Living in Medellin
Colombia Forum
Meet other people living in Medellin.
Here are the best places to live in Medellin, Colombia, based on the recommendations of expats that already live there. There are options for a variety of budgets in this now popular destination in Colombia.
The healthcare system in Medellin, Colombia gets generally positive reviews from expats there. Find answers to questions about universal healthcare in Colombia, what it takes to get an EPS card and more.
Expats offer advice about everything you need to know before moving to Medellin: what to bring (and what to leave behind), how to find housing and more.
Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what expats and digital nomads have to say about the pros and cons of living in Medellin, Colombia.
Expats in Medellin enjoy a far lower cost of living than in major cities in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. However, work is scarce and low pay unless you are transferred there by a large company, so you'll need an established income stream to make it as an expat in Medellin.
Expats share their experiences living in Medellin, Colombia and offer advice about meeting people, schools and more.
Contribute
Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Medellin.
Expats in Colombia have taken full advantage of this South American nation's miraculous comeback after decades of chaos. Digital nomads have also found there way to Medellin, its second largest city, for a wide variety of reasons.
An expat discusses healthcare and health insurance in Medellin, Colombia. There are several private hospitals in Medellin. He advises expats to purchase health insurance.
An expat talks about what it's like living in Medellin, Colombia - the city of eternal spring. She talks about the popular neighborhood Carrera 70, enjoying life without a car, the 2017 changes in visa laws, hospitals, schools and much more.
A retiree in Medellin talks about loving life in Medellin - it's been a great change of pace for him and his wife. He says that while some expats live on $1,500 per month, others live in $3,000.
An expat in Medellin talks about adapting to the manana way of life, starting a real estate business in Colombia and the friendly Colombians.
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