Moving to Colombia
The numbers that decide whether Colombia works, and the pages that go through each of them in detail.
- $2,086 is worth
- $5,511
- Healthcare / year
- $250
- Residency asks for
- about $1,710 a month
2.64x
out of pocket, per person
Guides for Colombia
Colombia: common questions
How much does it cost to live in Colombia?
Measured against published price levels, $2,086 a month — the average US retired-worker benefit — has the purchasing power of about $5,511 in Colombia, a multiplier of 2.64. That is a comparison of price levels, not a budget: rent in a capital city will run well above the national average.
What does Colombia require for residency?
Colombia asks you to show about $1,710 a month. The figure is pegged to a national index and is revised, so check the current requirement before you file.
What does healthcare cost in Colombia?
Out-of-pocket health spending in Colombia runs about $250 per person per year. Medicare does not travel, so an American pays privately or buys in locally.
Can I collect US Social Security while living in Colombia?
Yes. The Social Security Administration pays US citizens in almost every country; the exceptions are Cuba and North Korea, with several former Soviet states restricted. Colombia is not among them.