Living in Colombia

Planning a move to Colombia? Compare 4 cities, Medellin, Bogotá, Cali, for cost of living, visa paths, safety, and lifestyle fit. Free city guides on Jonzy.

4 cities in Jonzy's catalog. Pick a destination below for costs, visa notes, and community threads, then score them for your income in the app.

Cost of living across Colombia

Catalog cities in Colombia — all-in monthly cost, rent, safety and internet scores
CityAll-inRentSafetyInternet
Medellin$1,150/mo$600/mo62/10065/100
Bogotá$960/mo$500/mo56/10062/100
Cali$875/mo$400/mo50/10065/100
Cartagena$1,060/mo$550/mo58/10060/100

Frequently asked questions

Is Colombia a good place to relocate?

Colombia has 4 cities in Jonzy's catalog. Medellin scores 65/100 for internet and 62/100 for safety. Jonzy ranks every city against your income, passport, and lifestyle, compare Colombia with 352 other destinations.

How much does it cost to live in Colombia?

Monthly costs for one person range from about $875 in Cali to $1,150 in Medellin, depending on city and neighbourhood. Sign in to Jonzy for personalised take-home math.

What visa do I need to move to Colombia?

Visa rules for Colombia depend on your passport and whether you are visiting or relocating. Jonzy catalogs long-stay and digital-nomad routes across 4 cities in Colombia and matches them against 525+ programs in-app. Tourist entry is not assumed visa-free, verify border rules on official sources. Informational only, not legal advice.