Colombia planning tool
Which city fits your life?
Santa Marta, Medellín, Cartagena and Bogotá side by side — cost, climate, safety, internet, beach access and visa pointers. Tap the cities you're choosing between.
Figures are 2025–2026 planning estimates in USD (sensitive to the COP rate), triangulated from Numbeo, Expatistan, Nomads.com, local rental portals and Ookla city reports; visa rules per Cancillería (Resolución 5477/2022) and the 2026 minimum-wage update. Safety notes are practical, not exhaustive — conditions change, check current advisories. Want the full monthly math? Run the budget calculator or read our city guides.
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