Expat Guide
Raising Kids in Colombia: Childcare, Schools & Family Life
Nanny costs, school options, family-friendly neighborhoods, and cultural differences in parenting in Colombia.
Cost of Living
Real cost of living breakdowns for Colombia and Medellín — rent, food, transport, healthcare, entertainment. Honest monthly budgets for different lifestyles.
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colombia
Cali, Colombia: The Expat Guide to the Salsa Capital
Cali is Colombia's salsa capital, 20-30% cheaper than Medellin, and one of the most authentic places to live as an expat. Here's the honest guide from someone who's been there.
Expat Life
Where to Buy Groceries in Colombia: Every Supermarket, Market & App
The complete guide to where to buy groceries in Colombia — every supermarket chain, local market, and delivery app with real prices and honest recommendations.
Digital Nomad
Colombia vs Thailand for Digital Nomads: Which Is Better in 2026?
Two of the world's top digital nomad destinations, side-by-side. Here's the honest comparison to help you decide where to base yourself.
medellin
Retiring in Medellín: The Complete Guide to Cost, Healthcare & Daily Life
The complete guide to retiring in Medellín — real monthly costs, best neighborhoods for retirees, world-class healthcare at a fraction of US prices, and the honest challenges nobody mentions.
banking
How to Send Money to Colombia from the US: Every Method Compared
The complete comparison of every way to send money from the US to Colombia — fees, exchange rates, speed, and which methods actually save you money.
Cost of Living
Colombia’s Estrato System Explained: How It Affects Your Bills
Colombia’s estrato system classifies every building into tiers 1–6 and directly affects your utility bills, property taxes, and cost of living. Here’s how it works.
medellin
Medellín vs Cartagena for Expats: The Honest Comparison
Mountains or beach? Medellín and Cartagena are Colombia’s top expat cities but couldn’t be more different. Here’s the honest cost, weather, lifestyle, and safety comparison.
Expat Life
How to Set Up Utilities in Colombia: Electricity, Water, Internet & Phone
Everything you need to set up electricity, water, gas, internet, and phone in Colombia. Providers, costs by estrato, and how the bill payment system works.
banking
How to Convert USD to Colombian Pesos (Nearly Free) Using Kraken & ARQ
Stop losing 3–5% on every dollar you convert. I use Kraken to buy USDC and ARQ (formerly DolarApp) to convert to pesos at the real rate — total cost: about $2–5 per $2,000 transfer.
colombia
Best Health Insurance in Colombia 2026: EPS vs Prepagada Compared (With Real Costs)
EPS vs Prepagada in Colombia — which health insurance is right for expats? Sura, Colsanitas, and Compensar compared with real costs, coverage, wait times, and how to sign up in 2026.
colombia
Medellín Airbnb vs Long-Term Rental 2026: Real Price Comparison (Save 50%+)
Airbnb vs renting an apartment in Medellín — real price comparison by neighborhood. How to save 50%+ by switching from Airbnb to a direct long-term rental in 2026.