Medellín: the vibe
Videos from people who went, played right here, with what viewers said underneath. Not part of the score.
The verdict
Mixed · 62Mixed but leaning positive: long-term expats enjoy quality of life and value, while locals and commenters warn of gentrification, rising prices, and safety caveats.
- quality of life
- climate
- affordable luxury for foreigners
- culture and friendliness
- detailed cost breakdowns
- fitness facilities
- gentrification
- rising housing costs
- short-term rental surge
- safety
- tourist-area bubble
- tax burden on long stays
- Long-term residents find quality of life excellent despite higher recent prices.
- Digital nomads are blamed for pushing locals out of popular neighborhoods.
- Stick to popular barrios rather than El Poblado for a real experience.
- Guard your belongings and wallet on the street; some caution is needed.
- Colombia taxes worldwide income for anyone staying 183+ days a year.
Read from 8 videos, 40 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
Live Like a King in Medellín: Luxury Living in Colombia's Expat Hub 🇨🇴
Nomad Capitalist · 368K views · 2025
What viewers said
“The type of people this video is made for are exactly the type of people Medellín doesn't need more of 😂”
♥ 17 likes
“I dont need a million dollar house to live like a king in Colombia. I live like a king in Colombia with my 3500$ dollar a month pension at 45 years old 🎉🎉🎉🎉.”
♥ 616 likes
“Colombia has a lot of potential, it has 9 cities with a population of over a million, and they all have very different vibes so there’s something for everyone. The crime issue is mostly due to lack of opportunity, inequality, and corruption”
♥ 165 likes
“If you’re searching for a place that perfectly blends luxury, culture, and vibrant community, look no further than Medellín! This city is a hidden gem where you can live like royalty without breaking the bank.”
♥ 18 likes
“Whoever did the music for this video did a top notch job! I'll be in Medellin in a month!”
♥ 111 likes
“Wow, Medellín looks absolutely incredible! The blend of modern luxury and rich culture is so impressive.”
♥ 125 likes
“Dont give papaya 😂 I live in a farm 3 hrs away from Medellin, the best decision ever Colombia deserves better is a fact. thanks again for showing the world the best of us.”
♥ 32 likes
“Here we goooooo! Thanks to the lovely Maria Luisa, Natalia, and Laura for participating!”
♥ 97 likes
“In Medellin, an American person with a salary of between 4,000 and 5,000 dollars lives in more luxury than in America with 20,000 dollars a month.”
♥ 81 likes
“As a colombian american that was born and in the US and comes to colombia a few times a year I love this video and how you show case the colombias beautiful way and culture ! I approve this video ! Thanks Mr. HENDERSON! LOVE YOUR WORK ❤️”
♥ 51 likes
Found with a YouTube search for the city and “digital nomad”, fetched 2026-11-07; titles, descriptions and comments belong to their authors and link to the originals.