maren1
American expat in Colombia
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Lives in medellin
Registration: 25 October 2015
Cost of living in Colombia - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Colombia, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices ...
It is true the $USD to COP is advantageous at the moment. However, it is not an advantage to Colombia's economy. This results in price increases. If and when the $USD to COP becomes more normalized and we receive fewer cop per dollar, we will ... Read More
Are you happy in Colombia? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Colombia? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
They question is 'Are YOU happy in Colombia?", not are Colombians happy. Read More
Are you happy in Colombia? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Colombia? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
Sorry I did not make myself clear. I read on another post by a man who said he did extensive research into the new Tax Reform currency before colombian congress. He said social security (not general income) will be taxed at a 33% rate. You sounded ... Read More
Are you happy in Colombia? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Colombia? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
OsageArcher, thank you for the information. However, you seem to be describing the tax situation in Colombia, mostly, as it is now. I am more concerned about the near future with the new Tax Reform. No tax to Colombian retirement income. 33% ... Read More
Are you happy in Colombia? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Colombia? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
I'm not sure how many retirees will want to work, save all their lives, then move to Colombia, only to be taxed 33% on their monthly retirement income. Or, pay tax on assets accumulated over a lifetime of work Read More
Are you happy in Colombia? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Colombia? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
Colombian retirements income - no tax. Expat retirement income 33% tax Expat non-Colombian worldwide income to be taxed. Expat worldwide assets, 401K, real estate to be taxed. Read More
Are you happy in Colombia? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Colombia? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
I am a little concerned about the new Tax Reform Law before Congress. It will impact expats in a not so happy way. Read More
Are you happy in Colombia? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Colombia? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
I will guess that the gringos writing on this post all live in at least medium sized to large cities, where people generally have jobs and schools and decent if not nice cars. They are not describing the country as a whole, just the more successful ... Read More
Moving to Manizales from New York by masterita
My wife is from Colombia and we decided to move to Manizales. I have spent a few months in South America and about 2 weeks in Manizales. However we did allot of traveling, tourist stuff and visiting with her family so I didn't get a really good ...
Especially as an educator, you will likely have no problem at all finding teaching work. Note, however, that pay in Colombia is a mere PITTANCE to what your income would be in the States. And, depending on the school, you might find yourself working ... Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Check out the Facebook Medellin pages. You will get a feel for the area and the expats living here. Majority live in Pobado, Laureles, Envigado, in that order. I live in Envigado. These areas are very different from each other. Lots of English in ... Read More
Thinking about Retiring to Columbia by june0627
Hi, I am a 69 yr old widow from NJ< USA> Thinking about moving to Columbia. Ready to start exploring. Oh, I have 2 small dogs, too. Would you tell me everything about the country before I travel there. Thank you.
Dear PS401Bill. "Poblano" is a function of AUTO-correct which I missed. I specified that, while the same fiador rules exist in Medellin, Agencies in Poblado seem more interested in RENTING their properties than requiring expats to have ... Read More
Thinking about Retiring to Columbia by june0627
Hi, I am a 69 yr old widow from NJ< USA> Thinking about moving to Columbia. Ready to start exploring. Oh, I have 2 small dogs, too. Would you tell me everything about the country before I travel there. Thank you.
omg, I have so many comments, as I presently have a love/hate relationship with Colombia. First I suggest, rent a room in a apartment for a month. Then, move to a room in another area to help you determine where you want your life in Colombia. ... Read More
Thinking about Retiring to Columbia by june0627
Hi, I am a 69 yr old widow from NJ< USA> Thinking about moving to Columbia. Ready to start exploring. Oh, I have 2 small dogs, too. Would you tell me everything about the country before I travel there. Thank you.
NANCY3030: I would love to read the post "In retrospect, would you move again to Colombia?" I cannot figure out how to search for posts on expat.com. Would you mind send ing me a link? Thanks, in advance Read More
Moving back to Colombia
Until someone comes up with a fact, my GUESS is that you can transfer up to $10,000 worth of gold, but I would not be surprised if Colombia charged you a tax (30%). If it is not a huge amount, bring coins, i.e. maple leaf, throw them randomly in a ... Read More
Environmental protection in Colombia by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Colombia? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...
Personally I save all plastics, paper, glass and cans (mostly beer ;). In about a week I have enough to take to Memo at Carrera 42 y Calle 38A in Envigado. Memo collects and sorts and recycles these items. It is a small step, but if we all did ... Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Colombia is very dog friendly. In Medellin, I carry my 7 lb dog on the public buses and in taxis, keeping her on my lap and not on the seats. I do this to be mindful that not everybody will love my dog as much as I do or know how clean she is. In ... Read More
Essentials to live in Colombia by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Colombia, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Colombia? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
1. Domino's Brown Sugar (for baking). 2. Agree on sheets. The designs here are not great and prices are high for the quality. 3. Big ladies and ladies with big feet, buy clothes and shoes before you come to Colombia. 4. Plastic food ... Read More
Finding an Apartment in Envigado by maren1
I am looking for a 1-3 bedroom apartment in Envigado somewhere between 43a and 48. then between around Calle 20 to Calle 40. Light and bright with as big a patio as possible. I am ready to move in now. Furnished or unfurnished - as my budget ...
I would love to oat a comment in "Housing", but housing appears to only be a place to advertise a place for an ad, not a general blog question. And, the ads are from around the world, not much specific to Envigado or the apparently ... Read More
Finding an Apartment in Envigado
I am looking for a 1-3 bedroom apartment in Envigado somewhere between 43a and 48. then between around Calle 20 to Calle 40. Light and bright with as big a patio as possible. I am ready to move in now. Furnished or unfurnished - as my budget ... Read More
Looking for a Chiropractor in Medellin...who speaks english. by CassiAlexandra
Hi - I'm in need of an adjustment. Anyone know of a good Chiropractor in town who speaks English? My Spanish isn't good enough for a doctor's visit. Thank you in advance. Ca.
Dr. Ryan Mijares, Cra 37 N #10-35 Local 305 Tele 266 3313 Medico Quiropr谩ctio Read More
Looking for a Chiropractor in Medellin...who speaks english. by CassiAlexandra
Hi - I'm in need of an adjustment. Anyone know of a good Chiropractor in town who speaks English? My Spanish isn't good enough for a doctor's visit. Thank you in advance. Ca.
I have been to a couple chiropractors in Medellin. Dr. Ryan Mijeres in El Poblado is my choice. He does a very good job. His adjustments are gentle and very effective. His assistant is delightful. Both are bilingual. Read More