Absolutely true. Just rented a 3 bedroom house in Soledad Atlántico a suburb of Barranquilla for equivalent of $127.00 per month Electric, Gas and Water for only another $42 per month. Moved to Colombia from Panama and I already know it was the right move.
What a wonderful and honest conversation. I am nearly retired, and I am experiencing the doom of not having enough money to live. Crime, taxes, cost of living keeps going up…. Columbia and Panama, DR, And Mexico have been popping up more and more for retirement…. I am so inspired by the content you have provided…. Thank you both for sharing your insights and knowledge. I will definitely be watching…. Continued success..
I just got back from Medellín 2 weeks ago, and I can attest everything these gentlemen are saying is true. The sense of peace and clarity my friends and I experienced in that country is unreal...
@@yohasarfati320 This is why Americans need to be invisible and allow only native speakers conduct the rental / purchasing for them. The more gringo prices get taken advantage of, the more the population gets pushed out. NOTE: The USA is a lost cause. There will be more and more of what this guy calls GEO-ARBITRAGE. Who do you think the military and government will support in such a case?
I lived in Buenos Aires for 10 years, and for my lifestyle, I needed 1500- 2000 US dollars per month to live comfortably. Remember Buenos Aires is a truly wonderful international city.
@abu-maryama267 Everyone tastes and style is different, this is the amount of money 💰 that I need to live the lifestyle that I enjoy but if you can live cheaper and enjoy yourself that's fine.
New-Sub: I'm 50 I've been in the Philippines for 2 months. I was so happy to have spent my 50th birthday away from the U.S. Also, this was my first-ever flight! This is also my first time having seeds in my watermelon since I was a young kid. The people are often poor in wealth but rich in hospitality, manners, and respect 🙏 I was forced to retire early and once I had the crazy 🤪 of the U.S. seems to have exploded! Here as a single man with some savings and at least $2,000 in disposable income monthly. You not only can live well but you can actually save money for investing, vacationing, medical procedures... And the women that don't ask for much are the ones you wanna share everything with 🎉
The problem in the U.S. is not just rent or mortgage. The utilities and taxes will break you. Gas+Electric-300 , Water-200 , Prop Taxes-500 , HOA-100 , Cable-150. Total = 1250/Mo.
That’s about right. We don’t have to pay for water or HOA and with our senior tax exemption we pay about $500 a year in property taxes on 4.5 acres with a small duplex we own. We don’t pay any state taxes.
Hello Felix, Just started watching you a few weeks ago, and have been following Gino over a year. Great interview by the way! I'm from Detroit originally but lived in several states through the years. I'm dying to relocate to Columbia but I'm in another paradise, Pattaya, Thailand and living the dream! Been here almost 8 months and with a wonderful Thai woman that I just won't leave. I live in a one bedroom highrise condo, facing the ocean and 7 islands, for only $340 a month! Everything is so inexpensive here, my quality of life is ridiculously high by comparison to anywhere in the US. But I have to say, knowing Spanish fairly well, and between the climate, food, culture and lush greenery Columbia is my next go to for my retired life. Life outside the US for retirees on a fixed income can be sooo much better! Gino, I and many more retirees are now living the dream! Spanish is an easy language to learn. Thai is more difficult but download Google Translate, it makes life so much easier! To those who are retired, on a small fixed income, do your due diligence FIRST, but just stop barely surviving, get the hell out and live a better life for a change! It's waiting for you!
I am from Colombia and my advise fire retired people that want to live in n Colombia is that spend some months in these gorgeous zones of my country: Santander and the Coffee Zone are special nice zones fm because, they have beautiful labdscapes, friendly people, a lot of plans to do and very good hospitals, in the case of illness. They can live happy and with good modern life or to live in a little town close to a one of the cities.
New to your channel. So true and I like your angle on ex-pats moving to 🇨🇴. Gonna start following as I’ll be in Medellin celebrating my 50th in July. Will be looking into living in 🇨🇴 as an option. #salud
I used to love America. I moved here from Cuba in 2015 and i do remember being so happy in this country. In 2015 they were still some small studies at 600 per month. But now those same shoe boxes cost like 1600 per month here in Miami. This is insane. And i can’t find a job anywhere. People is so angry, hateful, racist and rude all the time. So many horrible people, and for no reason. I can’t wait to retire and move to Colombia. I can’t live this way. I would shoot myself before being homeless. I don’t hate América. I just hate living this way.
Great video gentlemen. What was the word that you couldn’t use? Lol. I agree 100% with the point you were making about dating in the U.S. It’s not worth it. I have been to Colombia quite a few times and am planning to move to Medellin for the winter months - and maybe even part of the summer. Like the two of you, I’ve found the people to be genuinely nice - not just polite - but genuinely interested in each other as human beings. An American woman on a video by AK Joel said that Americans think with their heads and are on their phones all the time while Colombians think with their hearts.
We think we may love Manizales for retirement. We speak Spanish and have lived in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. It does concern us a bit when we hear about motorcycle robberies, etc…but they say crazy stuff about Nicaragua also, and we feel very safe here. Plan is to go to Guatemala and Mexico next, then fly to Colombia. Oh, and my wife is Nicaraguan and we have been married forever. I would not want to date in the US these days. Wow !
Great info ,thanks for sharing! One tip to you Giant Traveler if I may, and to anyone else who is seriously considering making Colombia their long term home. Stop making comparisons to the cost of living in US cities and even stop thinking and converting into dollars when you're doing purchases in Colombia, even meals, clothing etc.Think in pesos, you're going to live in Colombia think like a Colombian, think in pesos, not dollars. This way you won't give yourself a false sense of illusion that everything is so so cheap and your money will go a lot a lot further! Muche Suerte a todos ;)
This is exactly why gentrification is happening in Medellin , the Paisas are all upset about all the gringos here, and the high prices. We generally tip way and pay too much for things because we think it's so cheap and we're doing them a gracious favour and the locals get used to it. This is exactly what has happened in Poblado over the last 10 years. Go have a beer and a little pub in Bello , the MAX you will pay is 6000 but its usually 4000 pesos. However, in general a beer at any trendy place in central Poblado AKA " Gringolandia" is 12-15000 pesos.. Think and pay as a Colombian would.... When in Rome.....
I go to the Philippines a lot and even lived there.. I just got back in April and then went to Colombia . I used Google translator but I do speak Spanish.. most ppl there don't speak any English in Colombia but at least most people are so polite😊
@@RubbingPotatoes It's a different animal in the Philippines, YES I have to watch my ass. But on the most part, I do not have anything to worry about ~ Plus, Filipinos love the USA! I have cerebral palsy, and 99% of the people speak English and love to talk to me. LOL I can see my ass in Bogotá ripped apart getting off the plane?
Happily living as a permanent visa resident full-time since 2007, my rent for a 4 bedroom condo home, is 1,000,000,000 COL. a month not including all the services about 600,000 COL. not including food, oh I'm living in Pereira, a lovely mid-size city!
I visited Medellin in 2019. Been living in the Philippines for 9 months. Medellin has better food, infrastructure, and weather. Its also closer to the U.S if i need to get there for a family event. The PI is nice but im likely going to return to Medellin. No disrespect to the PI though. Nice people here.
Retired people are great for the economy of these places. They don’t have to pay to educate kids which is about a 3rd of or state and local taxes. They don’t drive as much so they don’t create a lot of traffic. The big thing about being there is what is the quality and cost of health care.
There is still some southern hospitality in the USA but it will fade away over time unfortunately. I had a difficult time when I first lived in central California because there were mostly people who would ignore me if I greeted them. It is the norm there. No matter where you are from it is still rude to not at least acknowledge another human being. I plan to move to either the Philippines or to a Latin American country when I fully retire. Hopefully, the US dollar will survive or get ready to exchange to a more stable currency.
I'm Canadian, 66 years old and looking to move to Mendoza, Argentina. I'm making about $1800-1900 CDN a month on my Canuck pension and social security, and frankly things are getting a bit weird in Argentina right now, and I'm not sure how far my funny money will go. But Colombia is looking better every day - Cali or Medellin especially. Thanks for the video!
Wronggg! Upper Poblado is absolutely great...Incredible panaromic views of entire Medellin, lush green, gorgeous creeks, safe, clean air, not cold and not hot, quiet and yet only 10 min away from all that hustle and bustle of a city, malls and entertainment which I love to experience once a week..Upper Poblado is not parque lleras..I go all day without running into a single tourist.. Well, it is not for those with $800 a mo budget, true..but you can live very comfortable and in luxury if you have $2k income or SSI
I love this channel about Colombia. I am a US citizen retired about 8 years and traveling all over the world including South America: Peru, Ecuador including Galápagos Islands,Colombia etc. travelled to Peru and Colombia twice. Receiving social security and government pension. I don’t have any other income other than Social Security check and Government pension check. Does Colombia tax my social security income and Government pension income? Is US and Colombia has any tax treaty to avoid double taxation?
you can live on under 1000 a month in certain areas with certain amenities, but if you want a quality of life that is similar to developed countries youll absolutely want more than that. Personally I spend around 800-1000 a month just on food/drinks and transportation...($15-20 on food/drinks and $8-10 per day on uber will get you there). that doesnt include anything else like rent, insurance, clothes, weekend excursions, tourist stuff, shopping, going out, gym, dance. So while its not possible for most people, some people can do it if you eat at home all the time and don't go out much at all. You can find an apartment for 300-400 a month, sure. its probably not where you want it to be, probably doesnt have ac, probably doesnt have a washer/dryer, probably doesnt have the best security, probably has paper thin walls, but sure it can be done if you want to live that way, but I dont. Ive been coming to the country for about 6 years and that is the reality of it. I understand that many people are forced to live on a small budget like this but I wouldn't want to go to a less developed country and have my quality of life go down. to live comfortably in most cities, 1500-2000 is what most people are going to need, 3000 in major cities means you dont even need to think about purchases unless your rent is a huge part of your budget.
Always makes me happy to see people living their best lives. Have been hearing about Medellin for a long time. Most people around the world know that place is incredible but I feel it is still under the radar for most Americans.
Yep, I live in California and I am looking out to leaving here very soon. In my case, I am from Costa Rica and have family there so that is where I am heading too.
Hos do older retired folks handle the healthcare issues with coverage or lack of coverage for preexisting conditions, as well as issues od congestion, crowding, high heat and humidity, and aur pollution??
Apartments in USA are expensive in places where you can find gainful employment. People in Medellín making fraction of what people in Chicago or NY make hence rent in medellin is much cheaper. However, if you can work remotely it doesn't matter. Also, take in consideration that unless you have some kind of visa you can't spend more than 6 months a year in colombia. If you have visa and you spend more than 6 months in colombia you are becoming a tax resident which means you will yave to pay colombian income tax. So this colombian living is not that easy. To live well in colombia plan to spend 1k plus your rent. $800 a month is hardly survivable, especially in places other than small pueblos. BTW, food in supermarkets like exito is more expensive than in USA.
The quality of living in the US is really good for high execs of corporations and highly paid government employees, the rest of us just work nonstop to pay high taxes and the lifestyle of those in power.
Hi friends, Im considering moving to Colombia with my wife and kids. I've been there many times and familar with the culture. Has anyone moved to Colombia from North America with wife and kids? How did you adapt? I mean moving as a single person is one thing, but as a family is quite different.
I learned Spanish years ago when I was an exchange student and spent a year in Mexico. I would like to know what it is like and what it would cost to live in Santiago de Cali, Colombia.
Since I am retired, I am glad you are showing a retired person. How warm is the weather in Buca? And how much does it rain there compared to Laureles? I was in Laureles for a month and while the weather is great, it was rainier than I preferred. Let me know please. I agree with what you are saying. The people in Colombia is like a big hug. They are wonderful people
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.
You can’t compare Columbia prices with states unless you retired or Rich my wife was born in Columbia lived there until 6 years old her parents come here to work built house in cali and live there but collected social security from here without that it’s tough average Columbian stragglers it only if you retired but it’s also the safety issue
Cali has the best hospital in South America in terms of quality according to the 2022 ranking: Fundación Valle del Lili. Clinica Imbanaco is also excellent.
@@FelixTheTraveler I'm sure the visa process is different from that of an American, so what is the visa process for a Brit? Work, business, travel visas, etc. Also, is it possible to find work once already in the country or do I have to be outside Columbia to be offered a job, like many other countries?
What is Gino's web site or business web where I can receive information I want to come down for a month and rent like a local . Planning to retire in Columbia
How long can you stay in Colombia without having to get a Visa or do you just renew? I also have been living in the Philippines for a few years. One can live here on almost any budget and it is safe but I do want to check out Colombia at some point. Being able to speak English is a big plus but it's quite far from the US.
I don't understand your videos. In some if them you said, that Medellín is the best to live. In others you said that Medellín is not good, because if the graphic and the air, that is truth
I’m living near Medellin 11 years and it’s been great. I’ve got almost 40 years with my Colombian wife and think I can give some good advice. I should hook up with you guys and we could do some business by helping some of these men out .
Hey Felix, new viewer here. Great interview! What would you say to a same-sex couple about living in Columbia? Any thoughts about that and safety? We're not into PDA so I'm not concerned about that. Yes, please Geno back when you can! Gracias!
@@FelixTheTraveler Yes, I think so or any older expats really that can discuss the cost of living in various parts of Columbia. I'm a new retiree so that's my interest. Thanks again!
Hello Jack. We are a same-sex couple who just moved to Medellín, and so far, everyone is cool and respectful. We are not much into PDA either, but nearly every day we see gay and lesbian couples (Colombians) holding hands and kissing. On a related topic, I do not see evidence of the toxic racism that infects the USA. People here are very kind and pleasant with one another and especially with gringos.
@@jeffschueler1182 Thank you!! How do you like Medellin otherwise? I just watched a TH-camr video by bald and bankrupt and Bogota looked rougher than I imagined.
Hey gorgeous Geno please help me with my sachouatiins. I want to move in. But I don't know anyone. But I well be in week . Just rent apartment. If one bedroom. Can you help me 🙏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
It all sounds good but what happens if and when the American dollar collapses. When the American dollar is no longer the world reserve currency. When the American dollar becomes toilet. Now you're caught in a foreign country with worthless currency. What then?
After paying taxes on your US income, pension, health care, Colombia is NOT a cheap destination for non retirees. Do your research folks. The last place you want to be is in a Colombian jail cell or paying your life savings to settle a fee for tax evasion. The trick is to stay here less than 183 days per year and alternate with another country.
So why Columbia? There are others countries in the south America such as Peru, Brazil that are way better and nicer than coumbia. And also life is very cheap and affordable.
@@FelixTheTraveler cold? 😂 Brazil is hot and huge ; only the southern part of the country has a little winter and the weather is very mild nothing compares to the states
Yeah no thanks Colombia. Too many horror stories about people getting drugged there and losing everything. Tourists are often targetef. New stories every week...
i just got back from Bogota,, i loved it,, people are so friendly,, the weather for me was like Here in Alaska in the summertime,, i plan to spend my winters in Colombia, hope to check out some of the other cities, i could live like a king there on my income, plus the food was so healthy compared to the crap here in the us
@@adamsauer6516 very little spanish but i am starting to be able to read it a little,,,,it was not a problem other then sometimes google doesn't do that good and it can be very funny at times
Did you visit Villa de Leyva in Boyacá? A beatiful colonial small town two hours from Bogotá by car. The climate is even better: an eternal spring, sun and blue sky. From a local. The con: it's touristy.
Check out Geno's Channel: youtube.com/@genoperezadventures8336
Absolutely true. Just rented a 3 bedroom house in Soledad Atlántico a suburb of Barranquilla for equivalent of $127.00 per month Electric, Gas and Water for only another $42 per month. Moved to Colombia from Panama and I already know it was the right move.
What a wonderful and honest conversation. I am nearly retired, and I am experiencing the doom of not having enough money to live. Crime, taxes, cost of living keeps going up…. Columbia and Panama, DR, And Mexico have been popping up more and more for retirement…. I am so inspired by the content you have provided…. Thank you both for sharing your insights and knowledge. I will definitely be watching…. Continued success..
I just got back from Medellín 2 weeks ago, and I can attest everything these gentlemen are saying is true. The sense of peace and clarity my friends and I experienced in that country is unreal...
Until natives start feeling outsiders
@@yohasarfati320 This is why Americans need to be invisible and allow only native speakers conduct the rental / purchasing for them. The more gringo prices get taken advantage of, the more the population gets pushed out. NOTE: The USA is a lost cause. There will be more and more of what this guy calls GEO-ARBITRAGE. Who do you think the military and government will support in such a case?
Medellín? Why? There are better places!
Why'd u come back
@@Jack51971much better especially now.
I lived in Buenos Aires for 10 years, and for my lifestyle, I needed 1500- 2000 US dollars per month to live comfortably. Remember Buenos Aires is a truly wonderful international city.
That is expensive for one person. You should live comfortably 500-800 dollars.
@abu-maryama267 Everyone tastes and style is different, this is the amount of money 💰 that I need to live the lifestyle that I enjoy but if you can live cheaper and enjoy yourself that's fine.
New-Sub: I'm 50 I've been in the Philippines for 2 months. I was so happy to have spent my 50th birthday away from the U.S. Also, this was my first-ever flight! This is also my first time having seeds in my watermelon since I was a young kid. The people are often poor in wealth but rich in hospitality, manners, and respect 🙏 I was forced to retire early and once I had the crazy 🤪 of the U.S. seems to have exploded! Here as a single man with some savings and at least $2,000 in disposable income monthly. You not only can live well but you can actually save money for investing, vacationing, medical procedures... And the women that don't ask for much are the ones you wanna share everything with 🎉
Yes $2,000 a month we are BALLERS over seas but that same money in the USA and we are struggling. What part of the Philippines are you in?
The problem in the U.S. is not just rent or mortgage. The utilities and taxes will break you. Gas+Electric-300 , Water-200 , Prop Taxes-500 , HOA-100 , Cable-150. Total = 1250/Mo.
Exactly.
That’s about right. We don’t have to pay for water or HOA and with our senior tax exemption we pay about $500 a year in property taxes on 4.5 acres with a small duplex we own. We don’t pay any state taxes.
I've been living in Miami.Florida for 52yrs. N plan to retire in colombia..that's the sector a good relaxing retirement
I believe it. I live in villavicencio in a 5 bdroom 2 story house for 1,200.00 (260 usd) a month. Been living here 3 years now.
Shout out to you.
Is that normalvpricing for a house likevthat? How are utilities?
Hello Felix,
Just started watching you a few weeks ago, and have been following Gino over a year.
Great interview by the way!
I'm from Detroit originally but lived in several states through the years.
I'm dying to relocate to Columbia but I'm in another paradise, Pattaya, Thailand and living the dream!
Been here almost 8 months and with a wonderful Thai woman that I just won't leave.
I live in a one bedroom highrise condo, facing the ocean and 7 islands, for only $340 a month!
Everything is so inexpensive here, my quality of life is ridiculously high by comparison to anywhere in the US.
But I have to say, knowing Spanish fairly well, and between the climate, food, culture and lush greenery Columbia is my next go to for my retired life.
Life outside the US for retirees on a fixed income can be sooo much better!
Gino, I and many more retirees are now living the dream!
Spanish is an easy language to learn. Thai is more difficult but download Google Translate, it makes life so much easier!
To those who are retired, on a small fixed income, do your due diligence FIRST, but just stop barely surviving, get the hell out and live a better life for a change! It's waiting for you!
Great show. I’m interested in moving there and have been for 1-2 years. I spent a week there in 2022 and loved it.
I am from Colombia and my advise fire retired people that want to live in n Colombia is that spend some months in these gorgeous zones of my country:
Santander and the Coffee Zone are special nice zones fm because, they have beautiful labdscapes, friendly people, a lot of plans to do and very good hospitals, in the case of illness.
They can live happy and with good modern life or to live in a little town close to a one of the cities.
New to your channel. So true and I like your angle on ex-pats moving to 🇨🇴. Gonna start following as I’ll be in Medellin celebrating my 50th in July. Will be looking into living in 🇨🇴 as an option. #salud
The part he said : in America they call me a poor white man but in Colombia they call me Don Julio , hit me 🙌
😂😅😂
como le va patron 😅
It's Don Gino, but that's OK
I used to love America. I moved here from Cuba in 2015 and i do remember being so happy in this country. In 2015 they were still some small studies at 600 per month. But now those same shoe boxes cost like 1600 per month here in Miami. This is insane. And i can’t find a job anywhere. People is so angry, hateful, racist and rude all the time. So many horrible people, and for no reason. I can’t wait to retire and move to Colombia. I can’t live this way. I would shoot myself before being homeless. I don’t hate América. I just hate living this way.
Yo tb necesito un brake from USA.I plan to go Colombia next year.
Great video gentlemen. What was the word that you couldn’t use? Lol. I agree 100% with the point you were making about dating in the U.S. It’s not worth it. I have been to Colombia quite a few times and am planning to move to Medellin for the winter months - and maybe even part of the summer. Like the two of you, I’ve found the people to be genuinely nice - not just polite - but genuinely interested in each other as human beings. An American woman on a video by AK Joel said that Americans think with their heads and are on their phones all the time while Colombians think with their hearts.
It is a fact that seniors get more respect overseas than in the US.
Yes 100%
That’s so true about people being angry all the time, it’s the same in Alberta Canada ❤❤
Omg you’re so right I used to live in that sad province of Alberta. Calgary, AB to be exact. Thank goodness I left. 🙌🏽
We think we may love Manizales for retirement. We speak Spanish and have lived in Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
It does concern us a bit when we hear about motorcycle robberies, etc…but they say crazy stuff about Nicaragua also, and we feel very safe here.
Plan is to go to Guatemala and Mexico next, then fly to Colombia.
Oh, and my wife is Nicaraguan and we have been married forever. I would not want to date in the US these days. Wow !
Awesome conversation
Thinking of all the great Columbian family & friends that came TO the US, and now we're trying to move there!😮
Colombian*. Life is easier in South America, doesn't just have to be Colombia.
@@FelixTheTraveler You are correct, was an autocorrect/edit mistake. And thanks.
It's not same everywhere. Lived in Uruguay and country is very expensive. Most expensive country in south America
@@charrua59 I never even heard of anyone living Uruguay.
Great info ,thanks for sharing! One tip to you Giant Traveler if I may, and to anyone else who is seriously considering making Colombia their long term home. Stop making comparisons to the cost of living in US cities and even stop thinking and converting into dollars when you're doing purchases in Colombia, even meals, clothing etc.Think in pesos, you're going to live in Colombia think like a Colombian, think in pesos, not dollars. This way you won't give yourself a false sense of illusion that everything is so so cheap and your money will go a lot a lot further! Muche Suerte a todos ;)
This is exactly why gentrification is happening in Medellin , the Paisas are all upset about all the gringos here, and the high prices. We generally tip way and pay too much for things because we think it's so cheap and we're doing them a gracious favour and the locals get used to it. This is exactly what has happened in Poblado over the last 10 years. Go have a beer and a little pub in Bello , the MAX you will pay is 6000 but its usually 4000 pesos. However, in general a beer at any trendy place in central Poblado AKA " Gringolandia" is 12-15000 pesos.. Think and pay as a Colombian would.... When in Rome.....
It’s called making money online from wherever you are in the world. It makes total sense.
If I knew Spanish ~ I would go to Colombia ~ I do go to the Philippines because of the women and English.
You don't need to know Spanish, when I first arrived I knew nothing but have learned quickly. Don't let that be the reason you don't visit.
go anyway,, it is a great incentive to learn spanish lol
I go to the Philippines a lot and even lived there.. I just got back in April and then went to Colombia . I used Google translator but I do speak Spanish.. most ppl there don't speak any English in Colombia but at least most people are so polite😊
Yeah and in Colombia you also have to worry about getting drugged and losing all your shit and even funds in your bank accounts.
@@RubbingPotatoes It's a different animal in the Philippines, YES I have to watch my ass. But on the most part, I do not have anything to worry about ~ Plus, Filipinos love the USA! I have cerebral palsy, and 99% of the people speak English and love to talk to me. LOL I can see my ass in Bogotá ripped apart getting off the plane?
You can still collect Social Security if you live year round in another country? No time limit?
…but do the locals actually want you there?
Happily living as a permanent visa resident full-time since 2007, my rent for a 4 bedroom condo home, is 1,000,000,000 COL. a month not including all the services about 600,000 COL. not including food, oh I'm living in Pereira, a lovely mid-size city!
Just found you today. Great conversation and great info!
Thanks and welcome
Colombia es una Chimba 👋
JAJAJA
I visited Medellin in 2019. Been living in the Philippines for 9 months. Medellin has better food, infrastructure, and weather. Its also closer to the U.S if i need to get there for a family event. The PI is nice but im likely going to return to Medellin. No disrespect to the PI though. Nice people here.
Yea that is one thing about Asia, wayyyyyy to far. I don't want to have to fly for entire day to get home.
Retired people are great for the economy of these places. They don’t have to pay to educate kids which is about a 3rd of or state and local taxes. They don’t drive as much so they don’t create a lot of traffic. The big thing about being there is what is the quality and cost of health care.
I love Colombia! I’m hoping to live there one day too!
There is still some southern hospitality in the USA but it will fade away over time unfortunately. I had a difficult time when I first lived in central California because there were mostly people who would ignore me if I greeted them. It is the norm there. No matter where you are from it is still rude to not at least acknowledge another human being. I plan to move to either the Philippines or to a Latin American country when I fully retire. Hopefully, the US dollar will survive or get ready to exchange to a more stable currency.
I'm Canadian, 66 years old and looking to move to Mendoza, Argentina. I'm making about $1800-1900 CDN a month on my Canuck pension and social security, and frankly things are getting a bit weird in Argentina right now, and I'm not sure how far my funny money will go. But Colombia is looking better every day - Cali or Medellin especially. Thanks for the video!
Wronggg! Upper Poblado is absolutely great...Incredible panaromic views of entire Medellin, lush green, gorgeous creeks, safe, clean air, not cold and not hot, quiet and yet only 10 min away from all that hustle and bustle of a city, malls and entertainment which I love to experience once a week..Upper Poblado is not parque lleras..I go all day without running into a single tourist.. Well, it is not for those with $800 a mo budget, true..but you can live very comfortable and in luxury if you have $2k income or SSI
I love this channel about Colombia. I am a US citizen retired about 8 years and traveling all over the world including South America: Peru, Ecuador including Galápagos Islands,Colombia etc. travelled to Peru and Colombia twice.
Receiving social security and government pension. I don’t have any other income other than Social Security check and Government pension check. Does Colombia tax my social security income and Government pension income?
Is US and Colombia has any tax treaty to avoid double taxation?
I stay in a hotel called Novotel just for my convenience, if I have to live there NO WAY….I really love Colombia. 🇵🇷🇨🇴🇵🇷
Gino in Pinchote? 15 minutes from San Gil? Huge secret I am sure everyone wants to go there! Colombia is great until you get robbed! Cheers!😊
Gino what adventure
you can live on under 1000 a month in certain areas with certain amenities, but if you want a quality of life that is similar to developed countries youll absolutely want more than that. Personally I spend around 800-1000 a month just on food/drinks and transportation...($15-20 on food/drinks and $8-10 per day on uber will get you there). that doesnt include anything else like rent, insurance, clothes, weekend excursions, tourist stuff, shopping, going out, gym, dance. So while its not possible for most people, some people can do it if you eat at home all the time and don't go out much at all. You can find an apartment for 300-400 a month, sure. its probably not where you want it to be, probably doesnt have ac, probably doesnt have a washer/dryer, probably doesnt have the best security, probably has paper thin walls, but sure it can be done if you want to live that way, but I dont. Ive been coming to the country for about 6 years and that is the reality of it. I understand that many people are forced to live on a small budget like this but I wouldn't want to go to a less developed country and have my quality of life go down. to live comfortably in most cities, 1500-2000 is what most people are going to need, 3000 in major cities means you dont even need to think about purchases unless your rent is a huge part of your budget.
Always makes me happy to see people living their best lives. Have been hearing about Medellin for a long time. Most people around the world know that place is incredible but I feel it is still under the radar for most Americans.
Yep, I live in California and I am looking out to leaving here very soon. In my case, I am from Costa Rica and have family there so that is where I am heading too.
Anything is better then California
Nice work!
Ur a legend brodie
Your the actual legend
I just went to Cali. The people were great. Me too I lived in the Philippines for 8 months last year..
I want to learn more about Colombia
Colombia is awesome. How did you like the Phillipines?
Man I love what youre doing and you look content..
Thank you. Appreciate you watching.
Hos do older retired folks handle the healthcare issues with coverage or lack of coverage for preexisting conditions, as well as issues od congestion, crowding, high heat and humidity, and aur pollution??
Enjoy the true freedom my friend in the land of the free.
Apartments in USA are expensive in places where you can find gainful employment. People in Medellín making fraction of what people in Chicago or NY make hence rent in medellin is much cheaper. However, if you can work remotely it doesn't matter. Also, take in consideration that unless you have some kind of visa you can't spend more than 6 months a year in colombia. If you have visa and you spend more than 6 months in colombia you are becoming a tax resident which means you will yave to pay colombian income tax. So this colombian living is not that easy. To live well in colombia plan to spend 1k plus your rent. $800 a month is hardly survivable, especially in places other than small pueblos. BTW, food in supermarkets like exito is more expensive than in USA.
The quality of living in the US is really good for high execs of corporations and highly paid government employees, the rest of us just work nonstop to pay high taxes and the lifestyle of those in power.
Geno is quite a rascal. He’s the kingpin of Sam Gil.
HAHAHA. Do you watch his channel as well?
Geno’s channel is a must watch
Love this Talk 🫶🏽 Colombia 🇨🇴 iss home 🏡
Do you live here?
Hi friends,
Im considering moving to Colombia with my wife and kids. I've been there many times and familar with the culture.
Has anyone moved to Colombia from North America with wife and kids? How did you adapt?
I mean moving as a single person is one thing, but as a family is quite different.
I learned Spanish years ago when I was an exchange student and spent a year in Mexico. I would like to know what it is like and what it would cost to live in Santiago de Cali, Colombia.
Bucaramanga
City in Colombia with a population of 613,400.
Since I am retired, I am glad you are showing a retired person. How warm is the weather in Buca? And how much does it rain there compared to Laureles? I was in Laureles for a month and while the weather is great, it was rainier than I preferred. Let me know please. I agree with what you are saying. The people in Colombia is like a big hug. They are wonderful people
Similar to Medellin in my opinion
Good stuff!!
Glad you enjoyed it
I’m curious, is there a reason y’all are renting instead of buying down there?
Whats up with this dating struggle almost every man on Utube is talking about? Do you want to name your channel FOR men only?
Theres only one downside: the medical care there in colombia. As long as you dont get sick there youre fine.
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.
Great information. Thanks. How can you make extra income in Colombia, and I do 't necessarily mean by creating content
"Location, location, location": the 3 most critical factors regarding Real Estate prices.
I agree.
About to leave the USA myself get a decent amount from VA desability and I hate the states now and I want to get out
I’m thinking of living there pretty soon. Can you help me with some doubt
Doubt? What kind of doubt?
I would like to know how and close to where he can find places like that!
You can’t compare Columbia prices with states unless you retired or Rich my wife was born in Columbia lived there until 6 years old her parents come here to work built house in cali and live there but collected social security from here without that it’s tough average Columbian stragglers it only if you retired but it’s also the safety issue
Colombia* x3
How is medical there? In asia its top level
Cheap and effective
Cali has the best hospital in South America in terms of quality according to the 2022 ranking: Fundación Valle del Lili. Clinica Imbanaco is also excellent.
Can I be on your podcast?
Expat living in Colombia for 10 years now
yes. Write me at iamgiantlifestyle@gmail.com
I'd like to see you chat with someone from the UK that lives there so as a Brit I can get some idea of what it's like for us there.
Working on it. What questions do you want me to ask them?
@@FelixTheTraveler I'm sure the visa process is different from that of an American, so what is the visa process for a Brit? Work, business, travel visas, etc. Also, is it possible to find work once already in the country or do I have to be outside Columbia to be offered a job, like many other countries?
The visa process is exactly the same if you’re American Brit Spanish doesn’t matter
so good traveler! 👍
Thanks for visiting
Where can I find that type of house in Columbia?
What is your favorite area of Medellin to live long term?
What is Gino's web site or business web where I can receive information I want to come down for a month and rent like a local . Planning to retire in Columbia
Search: Geno Perez Adventures on TH-cam
He lives in Barichara
Bro can you make a content on how to but a condo in Colombia
How long can you stay in Colombia without having to get a Visa or do you just renew? I also have been living in the Philippines for a few years. One can live here on almost any budget and it is safe but I do want to check out Colombia at some point. Being able to speak English is a big plus but it's quite far from the US.
What part of the Philippines do you live in? I have a one year VISA at the moment. My passport can get me 180 days but the VISA is for 365 days.
You can get a retirement visa if you have $600.00 income
how do you make an income to support yourself?
I have an online business which I will talk about more.
I don't understand your videos. In some if them you said, that Medellín is the best to live.
In others you said that Medellín is not good, because if the graphic and the air, that is truth
How are the roads between towns? is it safe?
The roads are not great to be honest but the area is safe
Can't for the life of me think why this guy would not say the name of the town he lives in🤔
And how does he have any health benefits?
You can buy Colombian Health Insurance
why not talk about VISA requirments etc?
Brazil hold my beers
JAJAJA
I’m living near Medellin 11 years and it’s been great. I’ve got almost 40 years with my Colombian wife and think I can give some good advice. I should hook up with you guys and we could do some business by helping some of these men out .
Text me on WhatsApp @ +17328900814 and we can discuss it
Nice. What are the steps to take to relocating permanently to Colombia 🇨🇴? I've been twice & absolutely fell in love with it.
@@crharper25 Build an online business or get a remote job and buy a plane ticket
From where is geno from?
Originally or Currently Living?
@@FelixTheTraveler mexican. Puerto Rican. Etc...?
Alburquerque, USA.
Yo! Don't need a guest if you do monologs.
Thanks for the feedback.
I know the place
Hey Felix, new viewer here. Great interview! What would you say to a same-sex couple about living in Columbia? Any thoughts about that and safety? We're not into PDA so I'm not concerned about that. Yes, please Geno back when you can! Gracias!
I think you should be fine. I have seen it before so it shouldn’t be an issue. You would like more Geno content videos?
@@FelixTheTraveler Yes, I think so or any older expats really that can discuss the cost of living in various parts of Columbia. I'm a new retiree so that's my interest. Thanks again!
Hello Jack. We are a same-sex couple who just moved to Medellín, and so far, everyone is cool and respectful. We are not much into PDA either, but nearly every day we see gay and lesbian couples (Colombians) holding hands and kissing. On a related topic, I do not see evidence of the toxic racism that infects the USA. People here are very kind and pleasant with one another and especially with gringos.
@@jeffschueler1182 Thank you!! How do you like Medellin otherwise? I just watched a TH-camr video by bald and bankrupt and Bogota looked rougher than I imagined.
Hello...how can one find this town?
cost of living in most towns around bucaramanga is pretty much the same and landscape too.
Close to San Gil. Do you want his contact information?
Hey gorgeous Geno please help me with my sachouatiins. I want to move in. But I don't know anyone. But I well be in week . Just rent apartment. If one bedroom. Can you help me 🙏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
It all sounds good but what happens if and when the American dollar collapses. When the American dollar is no longer the world reserve currency. When the American dollar becomes toilet. Now you're caught in a foreign country with worthless currency. What then?
It would be worthless here as well and there's 350 million guns
I just left a few weeks ago. I'm trying to resolve apartment or house long term. I'd like to email you and get some tips about relocation
How able taxes on social security
I would recommend talking to a financial advisor. I don't know the answer to that question.
Bro is preaching people who never lived abroad won’t understand it ,
Why tell people about so cheap rent you going to wake them up .come on don't announced
Go where you and your money treated best.
After paying taxes on your US income, pension, health care, Colombia is NOT a cheap destination for non retirees. Do your research folks. The last place you want to be is in a Colombian jail cell or paying your life savings to settle a fee for tax evasion. The trick is to stay here less than 183 days per year and alternate with another country.
Luckily, Canadians don't have to pay taxes back to Canada when we move to another country. Being from the US sucks! lol
So why Columbia? There are others countries in the south America such as Peru, Brazil that are way better and nicer than coumbia. And also life is very cheap and affordable.
Bro who wants to live in Peru? 😂
@@FelixTheTraveler r u kidding me? Peru has more Americans living there than any other countries
@@anthonyplacide3929 I don’t like cold. So no thanksz
@@FelixTheTraveler cold? 😂 Brazil is hot and huge ; only the southern part of the country has a little winter and the weather is very mild nothing compares to the states
Brazil IS better ?
Yeah no thanks Colombia. Too many horror stories about people getting drugged there and losing everything. Tourists are often targetef. New stories every week...
What part have you stayed in?
@@FelixTheTraveler I've stayed in Bogota and Medellin. Nothing happened to me personally but I think I got lucky considering all things.
Charala😂
i just got back from Bogota,, i loved it,, people are so friendly,, the weather for me was like Here in Alaska in the summertime,, i plan to spend my winters in Colombia, hope to check out some of the other cities, i could live like a king there on my income, plus the food was so healthy compared to the crap here in the us
Bogota is your favorite city in Colombia?
@@FelixTheTraveler i like it cool,, but i have not been to any other cities yet,, plan on it when i return
hows your spanish ? did you have issues with language?
@@adamsauer6516 very little spanish but i am starting to be able to read it a little,,,,it was not a problem other then sometimes google doesn't do that good and it can be very funny at times
Did you visit Villa de Leyva in Boyacá? A beatiful colonial small town two hours from Bogotá by car. The climate is even better: an eternal spring, sun and blue sky. From a local. The con: it's touristy.