PROS and CONS of Living In Medellin
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In this video, I go over the pros and cons of living in Medellin, Colombia. #expatlife #expats #colombiatravel
In this video, I discuss the pros and cons of living in Medellin, Colombia. I highlight the low cost of living, social opportunities, and the ease of hiring local talent as some of the benefits. On the downside, I mention challenges with renting apartments, obtaining property loans, and concerns about a higher crime rate in certain areas. Despite the drawbacks, I emphasize that the pros have outweighed the cons for me during my 13 years in Medellin.
Highlights
💲 Low cost of living, making it attractive for retirees and expats with a monthly income above $2,000.
🤝 Abundance of social activities and opportunities to immerse in local culture.
👩💼 Easy hiring of local talent with English skills and the chance to offer competitive salaries.
🏠 Challenges with renting apartments, including the need for a local ID and co-signer for locals.
🏡 Difficulty in obtaining property loans as a foreigner, with a 30% down payment requirement.
🚨 Concerns about a higher crime rate in certain areas, despite improvements in safety over the years.
00:00 Intro
01:05 Cost Of Living
03:32 Social Life
05:20 Local Talent
06:59 Renting Apartments
08:00 Mortgage Loans
08:33 High Crime Rate
10:55 Outro
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On hills, where I live in Costa Rica 30 to 35% hills are common. Worst at 41 %. I have a 1200 Watt E-scooter that will do 38 KPH on a 20% hill. At 30% it is pretty much through though. Wonder how that works there.
What do you do for work??
I have a digital marketing company@@stephanfree250
@@MedellinBuzz th-cam.com/users/shortsxXlP8fn3fW4?feature=shared
The biggest con for me (3 months in Medellín) was the extreme noise everywhere. Every bar wants to play their music louder than the next one. They put their speakers directly at the ear level of pedestrians, so your auricles flutter. I was walking with 3M Ear Plugs. Colombian people shout to each other, even they talk in a distance of 1 meter. Even if you are in a quieter district, there will be a salesman waking you up by shouting "aguacateeeee" in the early morning.
Haha yeah there’s always something.
The cart-based fruit vendors with the overdriven amplifiers coming up my street fifteen times a day nearly drove me out of my mind. In my neighborhood there were also security people with machetes on bicycles riding around the neighborhood, and beeping their bike horns for everyone to hear at 3:00 AM.
this is one of the reasons I stay in a higher income neighborhood. If you're up in the hills you get none of that. @@erikmarcus
Facts. The noise is another problem. I had to go to rio negro to find peace.
@@MedellinBuzz That might be true but I find it hard to believe you are immune to these little freaks and their speakers even in Alejandria/golden mile. They are everywhere just like the lies and scams and the abuse they dole out on innocent travelers looking for fun
Yeah, I lived in Medellin for 5 years after having visited at least 20 times. I already speak Spanish fluently, having taken Spanish in school as it was required and I always dated Latina's in the states. Anyways, lived in Provenza in the best part of town, and one day I let my guard down and that's when I got robbed and stabbed. Luckily, I made it to the hospital in time before I bled out, so I was lucky to be alive. But it gets worse, when it was time to get discharged , the hospital administrator was going to have me arrested because I didn't have money to pay my bill (I had just been robbed of everything!!). Luckily the attending ER doctor was nice enough to pay my bill when the police showed up to take me to jail (for not being able to pay my hospital bill after I just got away with my life), and I went back the next day and paid him back. The moral of the story is that there is a HATE for foreigners (extranjeros) that did not exist when I first started going there back in 2014. Sure people will smile and want to be your friend, because if you are a good person with a good personality, that is attractive to people now matter where you go. But the tourism and the way it has affected the local population has created a resentment that will come back to bite you in the ass when you least expect it. I will be selling my place in Medellin this year because between the Velezanos and Colombians that work as gangs, they waited to strike when I least expected it. Ask Colombians about how they feel even about the huge influx of Velezanos, they are not happy about what that has done to the country the last seven years. Things in Medellin are going to get worse before they get better. The new mayor and the cops don't care about the foreigners. They know they can't thing with their heads and they'll keep coming, thinking nothing will ever happen to them. And the criminals get stronger, and the girls get more emboldened, and the cycle continues........ YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A FOREIGNER IN ANY COUNTRY YOU ARE NOT FROM, and with that comes racism and resentment. Don't shoot the messenger......... Good luck to all!
That´s true... unfortunately, Colombia -by several reasons-, isn´t a country accustomed to large groups of foreigners like Mexico or Perú. And due its economy, foreigners are seen as people with a lot of money than locals, so adding ingenuousness, that makes them a target for criminals. Mostly of colombian people is friendly AND sincere towards foreigners, but some few ones makes the bad point of all of these pros.
This is refreshing.
No wonder you don't have tons of subs.
Most people that tell it like it is don't.
Yeah, that, and the fact that I just started the channel 3 months ago, I don't have videos of walking the streets peeping prostitutes, or walking through the "hood." lol
Finally, an honest logical assessment of the crime element.
Thanks for keeping it real about the crime. I hate that "crime can happen anywhere" useless cliche on TH-cam and travel blogs. Crime can happen anywhere, but it obviously happens more in some places than in others. In many cities around the world, you have no reason whatsoever to feel nervous when you see two young men on a motorbike in broad daylight.
Exactly well said its not the same
I currently live in El Poblado and I endorse this video. Even here in the Beverly Hills neighborhood I can never let my guard down.
cheers, keep that guard up.
Great video with a good balance of info. Glad to see you are thriving down there
Refreshing honesty here - I lived and worked in Bogota for several years, and visited Medellin when I wanted better weather and people who didn't all seem to hate each other. 😄 It's possible I'll be back again one day - I'm tired of the grind in the US.
Nice. Quick and efficient
it's a very interesting vlog on the issue of crime thanks for your info
aweasom bro love medellin usa has a big comunity now there
Yeasss
Crime is a HUGE issue. The fact that wages are low is only a part of the problem - the other part is cultural. One-on-one crime is a way of life in Colombia. Just because you are a friendly person, does not mean that you are a nice person.
I just made a video addressing this: th-cam.com/video/7xw63B_SIdo/w-d-xo.html
Sad but true. I always say watch the fake love. Especially in medellin, things become transactional and you don’t even know it.
@@kevinlanier2 That's a fact bro, you think you have a friend until the begging starts.
@@EsauistheCaucasian I’m glad I’m others are figuring it out.
And nice does not equal good!
Very good and informative video.
Thank you, I'm glad you liked it!
Always providing insightful information. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the video Andrew. Always enjoy your content going back to your podcast days.
Thanks 🙏
Best breakdown I’ve ever seen/heard. Thx
Thank you!
Thank you for your honesty
Thanks 🙏
Great and real info 👍🏼
Thanks for watching!
It's great that you are honest and were able to succeed.
Thank you!
Good description bro, I never lived there, but have visited many times and I LOVE IT!
thank you
love the fact that u are honest & u say it like it is on a personal & professional level we can all relate in 1 ways or another .,
always thrive to keep it real 👍
@@crvd1918Can you give some examples?
I always found the 8 hours a day, 8 days a month maid for $150 a little fishy
What’s good fam. I’m new to your channel. You have a new supporter 👌🏾
Thank you so much!
This is a good video. I appreciate it.
Glad it was helpful!
Very good video
Thanks!
Awesome job Andrew soon i will be checking you out in MDE , stay safe Pancero !!
Nice, i'm sure you're going to love it!
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Hey! Que viva Mexico compadre. Thank you!
Yes. Even in Medellin, violent crime is rampant. In other big cities (Colombia) it's even worse. It's like you can literally smell it in the air...
Nah, not like that in Medellin, at least where I live. But there are dangerous neighborhoods.
@@MedellinBuzz It's for you. I assume, you can blend in. A tall, blond hair guy like myself is a walking target.
I don't need to look like a gringo to smell violence in the air. lol@@Sick_Buffalo
@@MedellinBuzz Manizales is much safer, IMHO. And yes, Paisas can be drop dead gorgeous 😇
@@Sick_Buffalo yeah I’ve been many times I do everything the city has to offer in a weekend and come back to Medellin.
Well done, you have a new subscriber!
Thanks Shane!
Not planning to move to Colombia but will visit. Great information
Thanks!
Good talk, very sincere conversation. I liked the fact that you did not try even for a second to hide facts about Medellin. Very informative, you have my respect hermano.
Muchas gracias parcero!
Tremendous title!
Just subscribed. Appreciate you being real. I hate when other TH-camrs do not want to say anything about the crime there.
Hey, thanks a lot!
8:35 You explained this point better than anyone on the internet. I wish people could understand this before going to Colombia.
Thank you!
great video, you must be doing well.
Thanks my friend. Yep, everyday is a blessing. Hope you're well.
This was a great reality check vid on living in medellin. Do you have a pros and cons vid on living in cartanega?
What a great guy & honest! As an American I'm totally disgusted, disillusioned & pissed off that the US Government cold heartedly deported one of its own! Was there any way this could have been worked out to prevent this kind of tragedy? I'm glad you are a smart & resourceful guy!
Yes, I absolutely am to be held responsible for what happened. I was an adult, I could have done many things to secure my residency. Regardless, I view it as a blessing, my life is pretty amazing now, and I'm happy that I can share it with you. Thank you or the kind words!
Yep! Just thinking the same thing. This is the guy they kick out of the country?!?! 🙄
If you do not follow the rules, you can expect consequences.
@@ericlee2931 absolutely 💯
Thank u for saying that and taking accountability!! I’m still baffled abt th deported thing, but u are in “paradise” I’ve been there abt 10x. Great video!! I love that city, I was 2 steps away from living there, then a family situation changed everything! Your description and insight are 100!, thank u for Sharing this🙏🏽. Wishing u well and glad u have made the most outta your situation. @@MedellinBuzz
Great content sir! Fellow expat in Panama. 😉
Hey, thanks! I hear Panama is pretty great!
I am sorting my next big transition phase in life and really appreciate what you have been doing on here Andrew. I am a security pro (military and civilian experience) and have traveled a bit. Far too often, folks have a black and white view of places and the balance is refreshing. Medellín is pretty compelling, but I like that you are giving a better shot at coming in with a tempered perspective and helping people make an informed decision that is a good fit for their individual context. It feels like if people take some pretty basic protective measures and cue off local customs and practices (possibly even seeking local guiding/expertise to accelerate), the odds of trouble plummet. If locals dress without flashy jewelry, carry backpacks in front, avoid certain streets/neighborhoods, etc; at least be curious about the causes and effects of those local norms. Far easier to slowly relax a security posture as you gain knowledge and improve your ability to communicate and read developing situations, than to deal with the results of getting blindsided.
Yessir, that's absolutely right. It's interesting, I've had many military/contractors rent out my apartments. I've become good friends with a couple of them, great guys. Thanks for the comment, and good luck with your transition!
I agree, acting like a local reduces the risk - but at the same time you’re trying to avoid the unavoidable. Be careful! A man went to a business meeting, left late in the evening was asked by two stranded women for assistance - he woke up the next day in his car with no recollection of what happened to him. It took 3 days for the medical professionals to get rid of whatever drug they used on him. Again, be careful!
yeah, it sucks, but you almost have to have a trust no one mindset nowadays
@@gigioecu
Excelente vídeo! Eres el ejemplo perfecto de que puedes ser una estadística o un ejemplo para los demás! Love to pick your brain some time- You seem to have a lot of Amazing info 👍
Gracias!
Very informative. On the crime topic, I’m always amazed when people talk about being able to leave their doors unlocked etc. I’m Irish and in my 50th year and I never remember a time when you could leave your door unlocked etc. Maybe we are just very untrusting, and untrustworthy, people 😂 I do fully except though the danger of mugging and violent crime is in general on a different scale though, even in the safest of neighbourhoods, thanks for the education 👍
I liked this video.
Thanks I’m glad you liked it.
I’m heading to Medellin in 2 weeks. I’m so tired of the US. I know Medellin is not perfect but I think I’ll be happy there.
Many people have made a great life here😊
@@MedellinBuzz I got here 3 days ago and I love it so far! Thanks for your videos. You give a lot of info I have been watching for a while now
@@marleythemermaidmelaninmon3185 that’s awesome! Really glad I to hear that.
Medellin is a spectacular city, to visit. We stay for 3-4 weeks. No matter how well you speak Spanish and respect the culture, you are an outsider and a target. On advice from expats, we purchased all clothing in local stores, because American style threads and shoes are like having a bullseye on your back. If things go south, even by accident or innocent mistake, the consequences can be EXTREME! I love Latin America. The people, their style, their music, and their food. The fresh produce in Medellin is like ambrosia. The easy-going vibe is very relaxing, but the dark side is pitch black. We have that in America to some extent, but a foreigner in Columbia can expect to be treated like an outsider behind bola ocho. That's just the way it is.
This is a bit of an exaggeration. For example, I'm 6'3'' and I can't buy clothes locally here because everyone here is an enano, so I order all my stuff online via Amazon. Everything I wear, down to my LeBron's are US brands. Yet, I've never had a problem. People make themselves the target by hanging with the wrong people, and being careless.
@@MedellinBuzz also you’re 6’3” 😂
@@degensanonymous just a small guy trying to make it ☺️
Music is beyond horrible and so is the stupid language
American made clothes? Are they sold by unicorns? Never see any American made clothes anywhere. All Asian sourced
I'm glad you persevered in Columbia, despite being kicked out of your adapted home of the US. Most people would have left with a bitter taste in their mouth, but then again, that could be the force that makes them strive to work harder. Quite frankly, all that blight and graffiti in Medellin is a turn off. Who wants to look at 'street art' and crumbling roof tile every time you walk out your front door. I've been to Latin America, and it's almost the same story everywhere. I lived in South Africa & Namibia which also has concentrated poverty & wealth. But I found it easy to find safe & clean neighborhoods for less than the prices you described living in Medellin. But I'm sure Medellin is a wonderful place with a lot of great people & culture.
$2000 a month in monthly expenses is almost twice what it would cost in other expat areas, like Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Yep this isn’t a backpacker destination anymore.
Saludos desde Toronto. Fantastic video amigo. I've wanted to move to Colombia for many years. Unfortunately, never got the chance due to health issues. God willing, I plan to come for a visit in January. Is there a possibility of meeting with you? Perhaps we can collaborate on a few things. Thanks again for the great video and I wish you much success,....
this really sucks that you were deported - would want to hear that story someday.
I go over it in this video: th-cam.com/video/YKGDE7B9amU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=mqcll2-HkDk7mk87
Thanks for the video and be honest. I am from Colombia and living in USA for 23 years and i know what are you talking about.
Yes, Medellin has changed a lot. It is definitely better now than it was 23 years ago, but it still has aa mountain to climb to get close to what the US is like.
Great information. Visited Medellin for the first in aug this year. Fell in love with the city and looking to live there part time now.
Hola! Gracias por el video, soy Chileno y en Enero del 2024 iré a vivir a Medellín por tres meses. Trabajar on line durante las mañanas y ver que tal es la vida allá, ya renté un apartamento amoblado y lo único que me preocupa es la seguridad y poder socializar con mas gente, encontrar grupos de amigos y cosas de ese estilo. Cuéntame, a que barrios de Medellín recomiendas no ir, al ser turista? También tengo muchas ganas de trabajar durante esos meses en algo part-time, que tan difícil es encontrar algo de ese estilo? Gracias denuevo por el video, veamos si nos tomamos una cerveza cuando esté allá! Jaja un abrazo.
Para encontrar grupos para conocer gente busca aca: mdecommunity.com
I spent the last year in Colombia and love it. There’s more to it than Medellin. The smaller cities are safer. Great video.
Yep I love visiting pueblos and the smaller cities.
Tu sabes Espanol, que no? Saludo desde California@@MedellinBuzz
@@BongDonky si claro, saludos parcero.
Pereira!
Cool video. You seem to be cool to get to know. I’m thinking of moving there looking for a roomy 2bdrm furnished. So what areas clean a bit safe, close to shopping mall and transportation
Thanks. Yes, I made a video where I go through the el poblado neighborhood. I think it could help: th-cam.com/video/x9KUUUXolK0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=bxpXqLF1ZjsH52I3
I was in Thailand for 9 months and trust me with all the positives there were many more negatives this is just speaking for myself, A country being very affordable plus beautiful easy women will not cover for everything else for the long term.
You’re not the first that tell me that.
Please expand on this!
I’m in the Philippines and want to move to thailand
Tell us more
Exactly. That’s my experience with Colombia. Easy women and cheap food and alcohol was good for years. Now, I’m not more advance in life because the economy there is awful and certain amenities in the USA and developed countries you just can’t sacrifice over cheap women and alcohol.
I will the PHILLIPINES would be tough to leave. Obviously the women are easy and beautiful, but they have a real sense of respect for foreigners. Now, certain ones will try to milk you for money for the family. The families are the problem there.
He seems really cool and smart.
Thanks 😊
What happened to the Medellín podcast? Loved that show.
Hey, appreciate it brother. We stopped because it was to much of a production to put on. Regardless, Imma keep making videos.
Wow 13 years there awesome
👍
Finally someone was honest and told the truth about how truly things are in Medellin, Colombia.
I was born in Colombia, moved to the states at 22 and have been living in the US for 26 years.
You could be in the wealthiest neighborhood in Colombia and your chances of getting robbed or kidnapped are high. Nonetheless; Medellin is a great city.
It seems things are going well for you in Medellin.
Good luck with everything.
Thanks my friend!
Yea I love medellin but it’s sad but the true, the wealthiest neighborhood is the most desirable for robbers because they know money and targets are there. In the USA you are protected better in wealthier neighborhoods because cops don’t play. I was bribed by cops once lol in Cartegena.
@@kevinlanier2 the police on the costa caribe especially in Santa Marta have been notorious for years for taking advantage of backpackers, extorting them and taking them to the ATM and threatening them with jail time if they don't withdraw money to pay them. This was especially the case in the past, maybe they've cleaned up things a bit in colombia but the police in santa Marta are the worst.
@rob3774 yes I was taken advantage by a Tinder girl. She did y mention money until afterwards. She was$90USD. I knew that was inflated in Colombia and I wouldn't pay to do her. I threw her out physically. The police came and insist I pay for sex.i told them that was the point, I didn't agree to pay because I didn't know. They refuse to listen, so I gave the money to the girl. She tried to get more, sad but true. They told her to leave. Then they proceeded to ask me for money to avoid an assault charge. I was thinking the corruption stories are true. I gave them $20USD each and they left. One had the irony to say $90USD for a quickie os alot. Be careful next time. I thought whatever. I left cartegena the next day and probably never go back. It's too hot anyways. Forget the beach.
hahahaha That is just wrong on every level. 15 years in Colombia and I have never even had an argument except when I went back to LA for a weekend. Been every inch of Medellin and the entire country. Colombians is always locked in the past. Name one example of a foreigner being kidnapped in MDE in the last 15 years.
Too much crime for my liking. Thailand seems much safer and cheaper.
Yeah, it's not for everyone. Thailand seems great though. Good luck!
I’ve been in Medellin but I found plenty rentals outside of the city for dirt cheap so I’m gonna
Move out in a few months.
yep, I love the small towns nearby. Which ones are you looking at?
Outside of Rionegro.
@@BluuSkyz ah nice
Do you need sponsorship to expat there long term? Great video!
You need a visa. But as a tourist from theUS you can stay up to 6 months.
Lots of foreigners walk in and rent. There are walk-arounds to co-signers: rent furnished!
Same for me in USA with credit & renting. My credit score from Australia means nothing because USA uses different credit systems than most of Asia, EU & of course Australia. So I’m lucky I am married so can use this for renting, buying vehicles in my spouses name. Forget buying in USA im 46 & unless the market collapses I’ll be renting forever. My generation is the rent generation
Beverly Hills is the biggest crime scene in SoCal now. I’ve lived here since 93.
Everything changed in the last few years…….😢
Finally a real channel about medillin and someone who is not blinded by women.
Thanks a lot. I've been here for 13 years, have dated many women, and live an awesome life. I understand that many guys come out here to get laid, and many TH-cam channels capitalize on that to make content for max views (and there's nothing wrong with that). I'm doing business, and want to attract like-minded individuals, so the content's gotta stay high quality.
@@MedellinBuzzyes you’re doing a great job. I’m very successful businessman here and I would do business with you because you’re seem to have substance and it’s not about the problems with women and prostitution which foreigners are only making worse.
I know right.
I was in gym in poblado, left my cap for a bit on the ground and when I realized 15 mins later, it was gone..and that was a high end gym...But I still like medellin.
Haha yep
Andrew British expat here. Am an offshore oil and gas man. Doing 30 days on 30 days off. Been living in the Philippines for 10 years but time for a move to Columbia. Is there any hardcore weightlifting/bodybuilding gyms around your area. I am not into the franchise gyms. Grown out of the weights in them places along time ago. I checked out the gym you go to on TH-cam. Any advice would be appreciated.
Good distinctions about safety in the way you discuss comparing neighborhoods here in Medellin to like neighborhoods elsewhere. Thieves make it a point to go to the better neighborhoods here 'cause that's where the money is. Still, every day in Laureles and from what I've seen when in Poblado I find it's more a question of beggars and poor people walking around selling candy, pens and stuff like that. Visitors and new arrivals ought to bear in mind that beggars are not always bums. Sometimes they can be decent family people with infants, legitmately uprooted from their communities by circumstances beyond their control such as in Venezuela. But sometimes even that is a scam. It's sad to see but after a while one learns how to differentiate. There's a huge difference between some glassy eyed addict and a way too thin man & wife who have stumbled in from the countryside or just came in fleeing from Venezuela.
Thanks for this.
I just told another person that here. I said it’s worse in the better neighborhoods in medellin compared to the USA. The police are just a cover. The robbers go to the poblado and laureles because that’s where the money is. It’s robbing 101. Lol
@@JWinchellsadly I agree with that also. Another reason I couldn’t retire or live there. Poverty is real. If I’m the richest person, I have a problem.
Good video- seems like others liked it too.
I’ve watched it twice so far as its informative and compelling to watch.
It’s tempting but I just don’t see it being an option.
My favorite cousin married a Colombian and she won’t go back because she says it’s full of street crime and stress. My cousin has been there and really liked it.😅
But again, she who is from there - won’t go back!
I guess South Florida is pretty close to where she’s from - but safer!😅
Thanks for the video!
Yeah, many Colombians have bad memories of this place. Regardless, millions live here and wouldn't want to leave.
Just subscribed. What happened to the Medellin Podcast tho??
It’s done
Thank God for that comma in the thumbnail LMAO
LOL
How’s the internet connections? And is Wi-Fi normally accessible while out and about?
Hi, the internet is good for me. I have a 150 megas up and down. I live stream on this channel and on a gaming channel frequently for a few hours and don't have issues.
You have the same intro music as "Gio in The Philippines", and his channel is several years old.....
Yeah many people have used it it’s part of the copyright free audio library that TH-cam has for creators.
@@MedellinBuzz The "Filipina Pea" has music which is quite bad (I think) though I believe it is "original"....
Great video! A couple things you forgot to mention is getting drugged and robbed. Another thing is the vast network of organized crime and the police's inability to catch the criminals. The cost of living, rent, medicine, goods, services is absolutely amazing but I personally need a break from Colombia. I rather pay more for that feeling that I am safe or if someone does something the police will catch the criminals.
Yessir, those are all very serous concerns here. Thank you for that!
The drugged robberies can largely be avoided by listening the head on your shoulders rather than the one in your pants. No, those hotties on tinder and in clubs are not interested in your charming personality.
That’s why I’m not returning anymore. The drugging and robbing just is too much. Good luck with the police. I have a personal story about their corruption.
@@colettelongo2080don’t blame the victims. You know in the USA people don’t do that. I agree, but these guys didn’t know that going into that place. I tell guys now to avoid them whores, and know this country is poor and they looking for money only.
@@colettelongo2080second who are you to judge? I’m sure these men have mental issues that need to be resolved. How about thank god they are still alive.
Pretty much rule of thumb of safety is if you look for problems probably going to find that at higher level. If you don't go looking for problems than you probably be okay. Either way never had any major problems anyplace in Latin America (Been to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Panama, Colombia, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, and Brazil.)
That's exactly true. Thanks for that. I'll be going to El Salvador next year to surf. Looking forward to it.
that was my spot. You will love the surf!@@MedellinBuzz
People who have never lived in a truly safe place do not realize the subtle toll it takes on you to be "prevenido" all the time. In Colombia there is a reason for the saying "No dar papaya"
Best interest rates in US rn are about 8pts on new loans
I"m a single expat been living in Thailand for a year. It's definitely very safe and most Thai's are at least tolerant of the millions of expats here. Def cheap living I don't mess with the ladies thou, not my type. tbh I'm thinking about going to Medellin and S. Brazil as I'd really like to be around such friendly people. I understand it's dangerous I also understand to take the proper precautions. I used to live in Panama a long time ago but I don't want to go back as I think other countries in the America's would be a lot better. Here in Thailand I've been living the easy life and I think it'd be way better to experience some discomfort/struggle because along with this you will find the nice things in life.
What's the wifi like in Medellin are their many free hotspots?
yeah, there are a few. But it's cheap to just get a SIM card and pay $10 for a month's worth of internet on your phone.
Big question is how do you ensure people pay rent on time or not even pay rent and stay there for free if we rent outside of Airbnb? The eviction process can be draining
I have a system. If you need a consultations you can check out the link in the description.
Good video. First time watcher! I lived in Medellin in the late 80’s (I was on Carabobo near Plaza Botero when the bird was blown up)as a young man (i am American, no Latin roots). I have also lived in Quito, various places in Mexico (I have an Aloe Vera farm in Apozol, Zacatecas) and recently sold my house in Costa Rica of 20 years. During this time, I also ended living part time back in Medellin from 2005 to 2011. I had an in ice cream store in Itagui (not by choice lol long story). But lived in El Dorado area of Envigado. In all of my travels, (including Europe, USA, and Asia) I have to say I was, and still am, smitten with Medellin! Something about the city that got in my blood! (Been everywhere in Colombia also including the far reaches of Quibdo, in El Choco). Although almost everything you say is pretty spot on, I MUST say I would debate you on some of your crime opinion. I currently live in Washington, DC ( a house I have owned since 1984). The USA is completely insane right now. I noticed your video is 2 weeks old at this writing and wonder if you honestly have a clue on crime here. Being “Mugged” and being “Jugged” and murdered are really different. I live in a very affluent outskirt of DC and what was 3 years ago a place like you described..”SAFE”. Buddy, there is NOWHERE “safe” in the USA now. I’m sorry to tell you. Chances vs. Chances, I will take a mugging for my cell and a few dollars at knife point in El Hueco, over what we got here today, currently. I have seen serious poverty and desperation in my life (outside of the USA) in many many places (including Colombia) but one thing I always remember is there is not the careless Willy Nilly cold blooded murdering that is going on now. Latin America, is STILL fairly strongly, faith based. As you mentioned, they still have strong pride, loyalty and a sense of right and wrong! That is gone in the USA! Unfortunately..my home country! If you think crime is bad in Medellin? Go to Costa Rica! You have NO IDEA! 20 years owning a house there and I am done! It breaks my heart what has happened in Costa!
Anyway, I want to watch more of your video’s. I am very happy you managed to eventually make lemonade from lemons after being deported. Sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders. The friend I own the farm with in Mexico has a similar story as yours. He was brought to the USA when he was 1yrs old. Attended school, worked, everything. But never got his citizenship. Certain circumstances got him deported to Mexico where he had no family left and nothing to start from. My life has been blessed. Thank God. But I always remind myself of that and try to help others as much as I can. I am a rare gringo from the USA that truly can appreciate the plight and desperation of people around the world. The majority of Americans cannot fathom going to bed hungry or not knowing where your next meal or roof will come from!
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Thanks for the insight!
Totally disagree with the narrative.
@@MedellinBuzzyou were right. This guy is old and clearly only been to Colombia in spurts. That place is much dangerous than USA. And he even mentioned DC. Obviously, an isolated city with high crime.
I've lived in NYC, Phila, Albuquerque and Wilm. Delaware, I can't believe that you're trying to convince people that US is not safe. Are you watching too much Fox News? You can't make comparison to a country that doesn't have enough police presence, a society numb to robbery and a mobile criminal element. Even with everything wrong with Columbia, I still want to visit and Medellin Buzz is giving good insight.
If any of you want to compare Colombia with Brazil: News for anyone who does not know --
BRAZIL is the FIFTH country (low cost of living) among the whole American continent, in this category, very cheap.
I rent furnish, all furnish, and VERY VERY NICELY furnished place. Very comfortable. Full size kitchen, and a laundry room, balcony, garage (1 car garage) and in one of the nicer areas, safest, around.
My cost of living is now half of some of the furnished places in Colombia (Medellin), around $500 US. I even have a maid that comes into my home and makes a very DETAILED cleaning service of the whole home , and she comes twice a month to clean, and it is $20 US for each cleaning service.
My internet is also way better here. Food quality here is supreme in Brazil, ingredients (especially important if you cook your own food) are plenty and cheap. Brazil is one of the biggest grower and exporter of food across the globe.
Security in Brazil, if you pick the good regions/areas , is very good.
Just avoid living in Rio de Janeiro (tourist area) and avoid some areas in São Paulo. Stick to the more prosperous states and areas.
Brazil is VAST , SUPER VAST, and there are a lot of amazing options of where to go.
Where do you live ?
@@r3dp1ll State of Minas Gerais
But Brasilia is also great
FLORIANAPOLIS also
Fortaleza
Southern region
And lots more as well
@@naldebol Thanks ! Will visit someday. If you know spanish, how hard is it to learn portuguese ? I'm in Mexico
@@naldebol Hey I love MMA as well but that's the wrong video:D
@@r3dp1ll lmao, I had the wrong window up . I deleted .
Congratulations to your most wonderful adaptation to the inhumane action of the US Government. Nice to see you thriving.
Hyundai and Kia seem to have done very well!
I am coming down Oct 10-24th if you want to grab a drink my treat for all the great videos you make.
Absolutely my friend. Hit me up when you’re here!
@@MedellinBuzz I am in Medellin now, don't you have a language exchange?
@@mawkishdave no not any more
@@MedellinBuzz If you are still up for a drink let me know.
FIRST thing: Medellín, correctly pronounced, is more like MEDE-JEAN, if you speak English. The double l in local Spanish, sounds just like the letter J in English.
Thanks!
It is cheaper to live in a town with you family so you can save a great deal more, I spend like 100 usd a month
As an update I’m coming back to Medellin, at the beginning everything went smoothly in my town however after my house got full with relatives I had some issues with brothers and sisters
I too grew up in the USA since I was 6, I was undocumented however through no fault of my own. I left 3 years ago and I', so happy I did. Was in Mexico for 2 1/2 years and now I'm in Colombia and love it.
That’s awesome!
I stumbled upon this video and was curious but found that the music totally got in the way. So I bailed.
00:00 Intro
01:05 Cost Of Living
03:32 Social Life
05:20 Local Talent
06:59 Renting Apartments
08:00 Mortgage Loans
08:33 High Crime Rate
10:55 Outro
Why weren't you a naturalized US citizen at 29 years old?
@@KC-in9px not because I was a saint.
@@MedellinBuzz That's a shame. It looks like you've turned it around though. Good luck young man.
@@KC-in9px thanks my G.
How is the internet for stock traders Also how much Did
u spend on And apartment?
I stream video games live on TH-cam and Twitch. I have 100 megas down and up and works great.
I get $1900 from my military retirement… working on my second career now but man I’m over it
I’m a 4th year electrical apprentice, 1 year left. How much do electricians make down there? Feel like it’s probably close to nothing unfortunately
Just like Conversa English teacher he was deported as well
Comment 🚀🚀🚀ignore the ( Comment 🚀🚀🚀) long story…. Thank you for sharing… sorry you where deported… would like to learn one day the reason but no worries if you don’t want to share … but glad to see your doing well … I’m Mexican American but sometimes I dream/ponder if I should move but scared of the income. 1) how would I work 2) I’m to Américanisé 3) crime 4)My health .
Yeah, I suggest you go for a couple of months. Explore different cities.
Informative video. I was actually looking to buy some apartments a few months ago when I was in Colombia. But then actually the struggle begins. It's even almost impossible to open a bankaccount without DNI. Eventually managed to do so with my own European passport. So it also depends where you are or to who you speak.
But compared to other bigger cities in Colombia, Medellín is actually quite safe and relax yes. They've tried to rob me 4 times already, and had a fight with 2 ladrones in Bogotá, but never had any problems so far in Medellín. And been to quite some places in Medellín.
Well, the centre is not that great though. But areas like Laureles are verry relax.
Also been in Bogotá some time. But man, Medellín is really a relief compared to Bogotá. Bogotá really has a nasty atmosphere when it getting evening. Taxidrivers were surprised that I was still traveling around on my own late night and my Colombian friends did not dare to get out in the evening to catch a drink.
All those things were not the case in Medellín. And ofcourse, Medellín surely also has it's "hoods" nowadays. But Bogotá felt like one big ghetto....
Good comment. Thank you!
it seems all you do is complain then europe is cold and expensive and full of refugees
@@BO_Riddle Funny, because literally all you do in your comment is complaining.
i've been robbed, pickpocketed, and extorted colombia is no joke. i live here
That sucks
Las Palmas is the Beverly Hills of Medellin. El Poblado is more like Hollywood including. North,East,& West Hollywood.
Good Video with valid perspective & opinions.
I mean technically, Las Palmas is in El Poblado. But yeah, there are some pretty exclusive homes up there.
@@MedellinBuzz It’s weird how they zone & divide that area .. if one Googles “Las Palmas” it will come up as the following (1)an independent sector, (2)part of Poblado, (3)part Of Envigado, & (4)part of Comuna 10. I guess it just depends on the location.
Honestly, I would like to see a crime study, comparing Medellin to, say, Cleveland Ohio, where I live... (This city is ranked number three in the US for violent crime rate, but is home to Cleveland Clinic, probably the best hospital in the country... so there's reasons to be here for retirement. Tho, you can easily live thirty minutes out in the country and be fine.)
Someone who's considering
Moving to colombia,11 I would be interested in knowing what things you did. When you first arrived back in Colombia after you were deported In order to Produce😊 $2200 a month income.
When I first got here I didnt make $2,000 month. I worked jobs here for local wages. The most I made per month was about $1,000. In 2013 I started gettng more freelance work (SEO work). I did cold outreach emails back then, and used sites like Odesk (which is now UpWork to get work from the states. Little by little I got more work, hired locals and started my digital marketing agency.
Yes, crime is high in Colombia, most unfounded. But have you been to So Cal in the past year? I would not leave my phone in a Starbucks or my car unlocked etc. Things have changed. I visited Bogota and Cartagena a few months ago. I was careful, but never felt unsafe. But in LA? I fell very unsafe. I live here. Having said that, I enjoy your videos and learn from them. Stay safe.
SoCal is pretty big. My family lives in Rancho Santa Margarita, Ladera Ranch, Mission Viejo, and those places are way safer than most cities in the world. El Poblado doesn't compare one bit. That being said LA has some very safe neighborhoods, for example, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Los Feliz, Playa Vista, etc. It's easy to generalize, but once you actually look at the stats, most people would die to live in a safe neighborhood with million-dollar houses in LA over living in Medlelin, lol.