Why Colombia Puts USA To SHAME!

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  • čas přidán 29. 05. 2024
  • In this video, I go over 4 things that you can't afford in the USA, but you can in Colombia because of the low cost of living.
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    Highlights
    🚗 Affordable Uber Comfort: Uber rides in Colombia, particularly in Medellin, are remarkably cheaper compared to the United States, providing comfortable and affordable transportation options.
    👩‍🍳 Access to Cleaning Services: Hiring a cleaning lady in Colombia is relatively inexpensive compared to the US, allowing individuals to delegate household chores and focus on other aspects of life.
    🤵 Affordable Personal Assistants: The cost of labor in Colombia is lower, enabling individuals to hire qualified personal assistants at affordable rates to manage various tasks, such as administrative work and appointments.
    🏠 Property Investment Opportunities: Property investment in Colombia, particularly in sought-after neighborhoods like El Poblado, offers attractive returns and serves as a long-term investment in lifestyle and security.
    📦 Efficient Delivery Services: Colombia's delivery system, exemplified by apps like Rappi, offers convenient and affordable delivery options for a wide range of goods, contributing to a comfortable lifestyle.
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Komentáře • 89

  • @MedellinBuzz
    @MedellinBuzz  Před 2 měsíci +3

    ✅ FREE Checklist: medellinmasterclass.com/checklist/
    ☎ Book A Consultation: tinyurl.com/ntfjvb6s

  • @mr.youngog6138
    @mr.youngog6138 Před 2 měsíci +6

    I recently moved to Medellin. I’ve been here for 2 months and I love it.

  • @andybeltran2311
    @andybeltran2311 Před 2 měsíci +20

    I will retire in colombia next month

    • @kentcovington
      @kentcovington Před 2 měsíci +3

      Congrats!

    • @MedellinBuzz
      @MedellinBuzz  Před 2 měsíci +3

      That's awesome! Congrats!

    • @rodrigoquiroz8816
      @rodrigoquiroz8816 Před 2 měsíci +2

      I wouldn’t be so fast to make that important decision. Colombia is going through a socialist ideology changes in the government that may affect everyone lives in the near future.

    • @kentcovington
      @kentcovington Před 2 měsíci

      @@rodrigoquiroz8816 there have been changes, but at the same time we don’t want to overstate the matter. The president’s approval rating is around 30% his allies hold less than 20% of the seats in the legislature. It’s a long way right now from a socialist takeover.

    • @boink800
      @boink800 Před 2 měsíci

      Happy Retirement ... you've made a great choice. If only I could be so smart and retire in the very beautiful country of Colombia

  • @MichaellNichols
    @MichaellNichols Před 2 měsíci +3

    Recently moved to the Envigado area 3 months ago and have to say. Everything you said is spot on. Rappi by far has been such a game changer for me. The rain has been pain in ass lately, but I can’t count how many times the Rappi has not only still delivered, but gave me credits just because of the wait! The drivers truly WORK for their money here. I was a good tipper in states and here even MORE. Great vid!

    • @MedellinBuzz
      @MedellinBuzz  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Yess I’ve had the same experience. Luckily most of the restaurants and the Rappi turbo warehouse is near me. Regardless whenever there’s been a mistake they never hesitate to compensate with credits or chargeback to my credit card. I have so many lifemiles thanks to Rappi and Uber lol.

  • @craigthurmond988
    @craigthurmond988 Před měsícem +2

    Been living here in Medellin for several years and I find your videos to be the more than worthwhile

  • @matthewjohnson7350
    @matthewjohnson7350 Před měsícem +3

    Great video, really enjoyed it

  • @Ryan-ul7dy
    @Ryan-ul7dy Před 2 měsíci +5

    I've heard horror stories about cleaning ladies stealing or tipping off criminals, so it's sort of a risk finding the one that's trustworthy. Cheers.

    • @MedellinBuzz
      @MedellinBuzz  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Yeah, going with a reputable agency might be the way.

  • @fredsands9220
    @fredsands9220 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Super video. I'm on that Uber Comfort on my next trip! I wasn't aware of that detail about the AC.

  • @freddyechevarriajr9417
    @freddyechevarriajr9417 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Awesome video brother!!!!!

  • @yolofrank
    @yolofrank Před měsícem +2

    Its crazy how fast and cheap Rappi is, 10x way better than doordash or ubereats here in the states

    • @MedellinBuzz
      @MedellinBuzz  Před měsícem +1

      Facts. You can even order cash, lol. It's awesome.

  • @juanosorno8153
    @juanosorno8153 Před 16 dny +1

    I love to see people from around the world discover Medellin but please do not make it more expensive than it is. Negotiate hard to lower prices like rent etc. It is getting to expensive to locals.

    • @MedellinBuzz
      @MedellinBuzz  Před 16 dny +2

      The ironic part is that it's Colombians that increase the prices as much as possible. Foreigners are just here to visit and pay. After all they're on vacation. La culpa lo tiene nuestra gente queue parece muerta de hambre subiendo le a todo, lo mas queue puedan. Lo bueno es que no es sostenible, eventualmente bajaran los precios.

  • @kevtorry
    @kevtorry Před 2 měsíci +2

    Hola Andrew. Don't believe I've posted before but I particularly enjoyed this episode. I agree on your Uber comments and only use Comfort. Did the costing and it makes no sense having the expense of owning a car. Had an issue with one of the regular drivers, he was asking too many questions and para no tener papaya we changed to the higher end service. Keep it up mate.

    • @MedellinBuzz
      @MedellinBuzz  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you appreciate it! Yeah, having a car here is a big luxury, unless if it's some cheap car.

  • @hardstyle8184
    @hardstyle8184 Před 2 měsíci +3

    the rappi... he stop at Carulla? Not Exito... oh my I miss it sooo much.

    • @MedellinBuzz
      @MedellinBuzz  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Yeah you can choose the supermarket.

  • @EtienneBraslSr
    @EtienneBraslSr Před 2 měsíci +2

    Wow Andrew! Great video. Very informative. I always tip the Rappi workers. I plan to buy my second property in Envigado. 🇨🇴

    • @MedellinBuzz
      @MedellinBuzz  Před 2 měsíci +2

      That's awesome. My parents are retiring and thinking about Envigado. It's such a great place.

  • @hardstyle8184
    @hardstyle8184 Před 2 měsíci +2

    hermano..... ohhhh i am so ready to get back down there.... I feel at home there... Los Angeles has not had the same allure since I have been back now for 2 months. I will def be contacting you regardless when mapping out my next time coming down cause I'm ready to leave the 818. I'd rather be happy down there. Just watching this I miss it soooo much. Keep up the good work Drew. And you will def be hearing from me before you know it. Good stuff buddy

    • @MedellinBuzz
      @MedellinBuzz  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Awesome hope to see you down here soon!

  • @Venuslovefactor
    @Venuslovefactor Před 2 měsíci +3

    Andrew you are royalty!! Smile!!

    • @MedellinBuzz
      @MedellinBuzz  Před 2 měsíci

      Haha, thanks Glen, hope you're doing well!

  • @Mannyyyerrr
    @Mannyyyerrr Před měsícem +3

    Hi Andrew, I got scammed pretty bad in Medellin, I have been trying to recover my losses for about 5 months.
    I was wondering if you had any contacts with reputable lawyers in Medellin. Every lawyer I get connected to is looking to scam me even more one when they realize the potential for financial gain within the case. The lawyers think I am and idiot because I don't have a strong grasp of the language, but I can see through all of the manipulation tactics. I'm just looking for somebody honest and transparent.
    Any info you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

    • @MedellinBuzz
      @MedellinBuzz  Před měsícem +2

      Hi bro the only lawyers I recommend at nexo.legal I’m not sure they can help in whatever it is your case is about, but talk to them.

  • @user-rw311
    @user-rw311 Před měsícem +1

    I spent the last 15 months in Medellin my visa expired and i left two daya ago. Watching this video gives me withdrawals i only been gone two days and missing Medellin already. I will be back once the new year comes so i will het another six months visa. Life in the USA is misrable especially after experiencing live in Colombia. I gotta figure out how i can live there forever. what visa is the easiest to obtain and howblong does the visa last. How complicated is applying for a visa. Next time im in Colombia i probably need to find a wife ao i can stay forever

  • @jackblack2370
    @jackblack2370 Před 2 měsíci +5

    5th floor walk-up? I'm too lazy for that lol ...

    • @MedellinBuzz
      @MedellinBuzz  Před 2 měsíci +3

      lol, yeah I was getting lazy...had to get back in the gym.

  • @jasonwheelock9489
    @jasonwheelock9489 Před 14 dny

    When looking into homes there, I have noticed almost all that have met my criteria have staff quarters (not something I've ever had in the states) - do you have any insight into how live in help works there and cost? Also, some of the properties have very elaborate gardens and pools...any insight into pool companies and/or gardeners or services? Maybe you could do a video on it

  • @Repomex01
    @Repomex01 Před 2 měsíci +4

    You like uber, I love driving! Especially all the motos I have to avoid getting into an accident with. Later i will bring my Trocota Chingona or Baller car and really get noticed by the policias and the local thugs. (sarcasm)

    • @MedellinBuzz
      @MedellinBuzz  Před 2 měsíci +2

      🤣 you must be Mexican. Love it! La trocota made me laugh.

  • @NyJen-hi1mi
    @NyJen-hi1mi Před 2 měsíci +4

    Hello bro i intend moving over to Colombia. Can you help me with a job sponsorship invitation?

  • @mrbass093
    @mrbass093 Před měsícem +1

    I hear buying electronics is 2x expensive in Colombia… how do you resolve that when you need to buy equipment for your business?

  • @joannr3799
    @joannr3799 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Where is your other apt. you rent out?

    • @MedellinBuzz
      @MedellinBuzz  Před 2 měsíci +1

      They’re both in barrio Manila. airbnb.com/h/terra-202
      airbnb.com/h/balance401

  • @JamesGreenier
    @JamesGreenier Před 2 měsíci +7

    My girlfriend cleans and cooks! She is looking for new clients.

  • @gildardoramirezjr.9511
    @gildardoramirezjr.9511 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Great video, as always. Does it make any difference in the ease of buying property in Colombia if I'm a dual national (USA/Colombia)? Thanks, and keep up the amazing job!

    • @MedellinBuzz
      @MedellinBuzz  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Yes, mainly because if you have a Colombia cedula it makes it easier to open up a bank account. You could transfer money to yourself from the US instead of using a brokerage firm. There are some steps there, though, so it's best to take the MedellinMasterclass.com and/or work with a lawyer.

    • @gildardoramirezjr.9511
      @gildardoramirezjr.9511 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@MedellinBuzz Thanks!

  • @boink800
    @boink800 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I always prefer public transport to Uber or anything like that.

    • @MedellinBuzz
      @MedellinBuzz  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Nice. I used to love it.

    • @boink800
      @boink800 Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@MedellinBuzz Medellin does have the best public transport of any city in Colombia.

  • @Ryan-ul7dy
    @Ryan-ul7dy Před 2 měsíci +2

    I wanted an opinion, Andrew. I love to tip down here because a small amount for me makes people's days. But I've heard other expats like Life With David advise against it because it accostums the locals to expect tips from gringos and lead them to bake in their own tips by default by offering us elevated prices. Thoughts?

    • @MedellinBuzz
      @MedellinBuzz  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I say, do what you can afford and what makes you happy.

  • @zima2352
    @zima2352 Před měsícem +1

    Is it easy to get electronics fixed in medellin like for example if you broke your screen on your iphone or camera? Is it expensive because of tech tax?

    • @MedellinBuzz
      @MedellinBuzz  Před měsícem +1

      It’s pretty easy. Check out the mall called Monterey

  • @irvingp6859
    @irvingp6859 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Congratulations on the baby ,awesome video again ,love that gaming 💺 chair also 🧐lol love that u speak so clearly during the video 😊

    • @MedellinBuzz
      @MedellinBuzz  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you appreciate it!

    • @irvingp6859
      @irvingp6859 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @MedellinBuzz thank you as well appreciate u 🙏,the times u go live am at work but hopefully I'll catch it this weekend or soon 😇

  • @luisduarte9813
    @luisduarte9813 Před měsícem +1

    Can you share your Airbnb link in Manila?

    • @MedellinBuzz
      @MedellinBuzz  Před měsícem +1

      Hi, sure: airbnb.com/h/terra-202
      airbnb.com/h/balance401
      YT: czcams.com/video/QXkM7d1F8XE/video.html

  • @jacobmorales494
    @jacobmorales494 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Hi Andrew. If I need your contractors in the future, would you hook it up?

    • @MedellinBuzz
      @MedellinBuzz  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Yeah for sure hit me up at medellinbuzzandrew@gmail.com

  • @Bunty-ji7qf
    @Bunty-ji7qf Před měsícem +1

    Brother How to get 2 year Colombian visa or PR easily, Gives any easy tips,

    • @MedellinBuzz
      @MedellinBuzz  Před měsícem +1

      If you’ve got the money you can buy an apartment and get an investor visa. Check out my friends at nexo.legal for more information.

    • @Bunty-ji7qf
      @Bunty-ji7qf Před měsícem +1

      Your vlogs are very helpful to me, I thought to come medellin for three month tourist visa for practical experience, I want to single for my whole life, Medellin is best place for making friends after 30 retirement, I made. enough money between 20 to 30 age of my life

    • @MedellinBuzz
      @MedellinBuzz  Před měsícem +1

      @@Bunty-ji7qf That's great. I'm sure you're going to love it. Once you are here you can consult with a lawyer like Nexo.Legal and figure out which visa is best for you. Cheers!

  • @lhefe85
    @lhefe85 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Thanks for the video. What kind of lifestyle do you think i could have on 2 thousand pounds a month over there?

    • @MedellinBuzz
      @MedellinBuzz  Před 2 měsíci +4

      Pretty darned good life. My budget is about $2,200 USD per month.

    • @lhefe85
      @lhefe85 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @MedellinBuzz that's really good to know, thanks

    • @robertmiur2388
      @robertmiur2388 Před 2 měsíci +1

      A very high standard of lifestyle with that amount of I’m Scottish and live on half of that very comfortably with half of that in Cali

    • @lhefe85
      @lhefe85 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @robertmiur2388 ah really. I visited Cali last year and loved it. If renting how much do you pay and is it in a nice area?

  • @JoseOrellana29
    @JoseOrellana29 Před měsícem +1

    Link de tus propiedades?

    • @MedellinBuzz
      @MedellinBuzz  Před měsícem +1

      airbnb.com/h/terra-202
      airbnb.com/h/balance401
      YT: czcams.com/video/QXkM7d1F8XE/video.html

  • @DondiniMontefusco
    @DondiniMontefusco Před 2 měsíci +2

    I liked😎… like & subscribe 👍🏼

  • @TelmanHasanov
    @TelmanHasanov Před 2 měsíci +1

    Rappi is crappy