Medellín in 2026: what nobody tells you about becoming the Latin workation capital

300 Mbps wifi, USD 900 monthly rent and a 2-year nomad visa. But the honest comparison with Mexico City, Lisbon and Bali changes the math.

1. Medellín in 2026: what nobody tells you about becoming the Latin workation capital

   300 Mbps wifi, USD 900 monthly rent and a 2-year nomad visa. But the honest comparison with Mexico City, Lisbon and Bali changes the math.

2. 01.

   Decent furnished one-bedroom rent in El Poblado: USD 1,200-1,500/month. In Laureles: USD 700-900. In Envigado: USD 600-800.

3. 02.

   Standard Tigo or Claro residential wifi: 300 Mbps for COP 110,000/month (USD 28). Coworkings deliver 500-900 Mbps.

4. 03.

   Menu del día (full lunch: soup, main, juice, dessert) in any neighborhood outside El Poblado: COP 18,000-25,000 (USD 4.50-6.30).

5. 04.

   M Digital Nomad Visa: 2 years, requires proof of USD 980/month income. 100% online application at migracioncolombia.gov.co.

6. 05.

   Reference coworkings: Selina Medellín (USD 180/month), La Casa Redonda (USD 140), Tinkko El Poblado (USD 210), Atom House Laureles (USD 95).

7. 🇨🇴 Medellín

   300 Mbps wifi, USD 900 monthly rent and a 2-year nomad visa. But the honest comparison with Mexico City, Lisbon and Bali changes the math.