Best cities to live in Colombia (2026)
1 city ranked by Livability Score — affordability, safety, internet, democracy & climate.
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❓ Living in Colombia — Common Questions
What is the best city to live in Colombia?▾
Based on our Livability Score, Medellin ranks #1 in Colombia with a score of 50/100, and city-centre rent from around $703/month.
What is the safest city in Colombia?▾
By UNODC homicide rate data, Medellin is the safest city in Colombia in our database, with a rate of 25.3 per 100,000 people.
How do I get long-term residency or a visa to live in Colombia?▾
Colombia offers the Colombia Digital Nomad Visa (V-type) (easy process). Duration: 2 years (renewable). Key requirement: Income ≥ 3× Colombian minimum wage (COP 5,252,715/mo ≈ $1,226). One of the easiest remote work visas.. The process is relatively easy. Check individual city pages for full details.
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