6 Tips for NEW Medellin Expats
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- čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
- In this video, I go over 6 hacks for beginner expats in Medellin.
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Highlights
1. 🍽️ Eating well involves enjoying affordable meals at Mom-and-Pop restaurants, offering nutritious options.
2. ⏰ Establishing routines helps expats transition from vacation mode to productive living.
3. 💰 Understanding the Colombian peso and average salaries helps expats manage their finances effectively.
4. 🤔 Anticipating culture shock involves being aware of Colombian tendencies like flakiness and learning to navigate social interactions.
5. 🗣 Being social and creating connections can lead to unexpected opportunities, such as finding housing.
6. 🤝 Creating a support group with fellow expats provides invaluable assistance and camaraderie.
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My one criticism of the Colombian gastronomy is they don't serve many green vegetables. I eat broccoli and brussel sprouts on the side and people look at me like I'm crazy.
Are broccoli and Brussels sprouts easy to find if you want to cook them yourself? I eat them everyday in the states.
legit advice
For a little point of reference. I just got back from spending 3 months in the Bogota area. Middle of December until the beginning of March. Yes I know it's less than 3 months but I had to get back to pay taxes by April 15th. In that time I have successfully obtained my pensioners visa and Cédula. It was also my 6th trip to Colombia. Obviously my plan is to retire in Colombia. I think the advice given in this video applies anywhere in the country, not just Medellin. Three of the most important takeaways that I have is: first, no dar papaya. I'm not going to explain what that means. Find out the definition on your own. Second, know enough Spanish to be able to talk to your Uber driver and know the location where you're going. Third, know the money. You must understand that (Veinte mil pesos) is not the same as $20 USD. Fourth, yeah I know I said three. So I guess we can actually call this 3.1 instead of 4th because it goes along with understanding the currency and putting things in the perspective. I'm a retired nurse (RN) from the United States and my retirement income is almost what an active dentist in Colombia makes per year before taxes. Remember that Uncle Sam always gets his cut of the pie no matter where you live if you're a US citizen. I made a budget of $1,000 USD or $3.8 million pesos a month to cover all my monthly expenses. That helped me to start thinking in pesos and not in dollars. Otherwise, I would have way overspent my budget. My first visit to Colombia was right when they opened up the country after the pandemic. Resort, hotels were wicked cheap Even by Colombian standards. I spent money like a drunken sailor on shore leave. I absolutely love the coffee axis. At that point the COP was almost 5000 to one USD
I can't wait until I can finish my business here so I can get back to my life in Colombia.
This is my plan.
Yea are some cheap meals, for tourists and expats, but not the typical Colombian. Statement of the obvious I know, but a reminder is always helpful. The same would also apply to some other areas of Latin Am and eastern Europe.
Good information 👍
Thanks
The thing with AirBnB is it affects local rental prices, not just benefiting local owners taking advantage of the situation. Short term rentals take away supply from the traditional market, driving up the price. My friends in Medellin have said rentals have gone up a bunch the past couple of years. This isn’t exclusive to Medellin though, it’s been a massive problem in the US and some cities have made it extremely difficult to have an Airbnb because of the effects. It can destroy a rental real estate market.
That’s true.
Hey Andrew, I know you promote your master class for the city of Medellin but what if we’re interested in another city? Do you think most of the MasterClass is applicable to everywhere in Colombia or most of its only applicable just to Medellin?
Hi Rochelle, yes it much of it applies to all of Colombia. Especially the important stuff like the VISA module, Colombia tax module, buying real estate module, etc. Feel free to book a call and perhaps we can cater something to your needs: medellinmasterclass.com/
BIG FAN HERE CARNAL.. the food scene is not that great compared to other latin countries.. imo..
Yep, I've never heard of someone saying they're coming to Colombia for the food, lol.
Saying the peso is 4-1 is misleading. The correct conversion is about 4000 pesos to one usd. Or about 4200 to one euro.
I think he is referring to the buying power being 4 to 1.
@@SMW-TRAVEL almost anything that is imported into Colombia is basically more expensive than the price in the USA.
11k a year gotta be a very well job idk if that number is true tho
You are right. Many people earn the minimum wage or 20-30 % over the minimum. 20% over min is about $400 usd per month. Or $4800 usd per year. Min salary is exactly $4000 per year right now.
This page gives some good insight: www.salaryexpert.com/salary/area/colombia/medellin
@@JohnnieV yea this sounds more true cause my thing is that 11k per year some ppl still wouldn’t be fleeing Colombia plus 11k is literally more than some ppl In the states
@@MedellinBuzz so a nurse makes less than $1100/month.
@@hollywoodhomes4373 no one makes less than $11,000 in the states. But yea. Most restaurant & mall type jobs earn less than half of $1000 per month.
Is it all right to have a gold tooth. 🦷 Would like to visit over there but I’m afraid somebody will rob me would try to pull it out of my mouth 😂 I know it sounds funny But I sure would like for you to give me an answer on that
yeah you should be fine, especially if you stay in el poblado or the nice parts of Laureles
Thank you for that information I’m going visit manizales and that’s why I was asking you that question that tooth is gonna be in the back of my mouth you be able to notice it a little bit but thank you anyways
Yeah I think you'll be fine.@@michaeldominguez2960
That's hilarious! "Don't show your wealth" is simplistic and ridiculous- I didn't buy my Rolexs not to wear them! I live in Poblado and walk to Sante Fe Mall everyday wearing at least $40,000 in jewelry. The same as I did in San Diego, Las Vegas, Tijuana, Newark, Cancun, Los Angeles, Santo Domingo and Phuket.as well as Park LLeras at 3 am. Worry mongers are all over. "No dar papaya! No dar papaya!" Childish-
@@davedavis5926 hey, it's your life, live it like you want. As long as you're happy.