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Medellín vs Buenos Aires for digital nomads
Two strong nomad bases, one decision. Here's how Medellín and Buenos Airesstack up on the numbers that actually matter for a long stay.
Colombia
Medellín
20°C every day of the year, $1,200 months in El Poblado, and Colombia's brand-new digital nomad visa. The Andes nomad pick.
Read the full Medellín guide →
Argentina
Buenos Aires
Steaks, cafés, Belle Époque architecture — and a peso that turns a USD income into king status. Caveats included.
Read the full Buenos Aires guide →Medellín vs Buenos Aires — the numbers
| Metric | Medellín | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | Moderate · Use Uber after dark | Moderate · Petty theft common |
| Monthly cost | $1,200–1,800 | $1,000–1,500 |
| Visa | V Digital Nomad — up to 2 years | Digital Nomad — 180 + 180 days |
| Best months | Dec – Mar | Oct – Dec, Mar – May |
Which one's for you?
- Pick Medellín if you want americas + visa — monthly cost lands around $1,200–1,800.
- Pick Buenos Aires if you lean toward americas + cafés — monthly cost lands around $1,000–1,500.
- Visa: Medellín runs V Digital Nomad — up to 2 years; Buenos Aires runs Digital Nomad — 180 + 180 days. That difference alone often decides it for stays over 90 days.
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