Medellín vs Mexico City
Side-by-side comparison for digital nomads — cost, internet, safety, visa, and lifestyle.
Key Metrics
8
Nomad Score
8
70Winner
Internet Speed (Mbps)
60
6
Safety Rating
6
6
Walkability
Winner7
4
English-Friendly
Winner5
budget
Cost Tier
budgetMonthly Budget
$550Winner
Studio Apartment
$700
$120Winner
Coworking Space
$130
$170Winner
Groceries
$180
$200Winner
Eating Out
$250
$35Winner
Local Transport
$40
$10Winner
Phone/SIM
$12
$25Winner
Gym
$30
$1,110
Total / Month
$1,342Visa & Entry (US Citizens)
Visa-free (90d)
US Entry
Visa-free (180d)Available
Nomad Visa
NoneClimate
subtropical
Climate Type
subtropicalJan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Dec
Best Months
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, AprGetSettld Verdict
Best value
Medellín
$1,110/month all-in
Best internet
Medellín
70 Mbps average
Safest
Medellín
6/10 safety rating
Most walkable
Mexico City
7/10 walkability
Most English-friendly
Mexico City
5/10 English score
Highest nomad score
Medellín
8/10 overall