Medellín vs Buenos Aires
Side-by-side comparison for digital nomads — cost, internet, safety, visa, and lifestyle.
Key Metrics
8Winner
Nomad Score
7
70Winner
Internet Speed (Mbps)
50
6Winner
Safety Rating
5
6
Walkability
Winner8
4
English-Friendly
4
budget
Cost Tier
budgetMonthly Budget
$550
Studio Apartment
Winner$400
$120
Coworking Space
Winner$80
$170
Groceries
Winner$130
$200
Eating Out
Winner$180
$35
Local Transport
Winner$15
$10
Phone/SIM
Winner$8
$25
Gym
Winner$15
$1,110
Total / Month
$828Visa & Entry (US Citizens)
Visa-free (90d)
US Entry
Visa-free (90d)Available
Nomad Visa
NoneClimate
subtropical
Climate Type
temperateJan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Dec
Best Months
Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, NovGetSettld Verdict
Best value
Buenos Aires
$828/month all-in
Best internet
Medellín
70 Mbps average
Safest
Medellín
6/10 safety rating
Most walkable
Buenos Aires
8/10 walkability
Most English-friendly
Medellín
4/10 English score
Highest nomad score
Medellín
8/10 overall