AskChrisEdwards
American expat in Colombia
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American
Lives in Cali
Registration: 28 June 2013
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Living on $500/month by makskk
Hey guys! As the name says is it possible or better where exactly would be the cheapest place in Colombia to look for if your budget is 500/month. I'm 20 yo and have no problems staying in a really bad apartament-no TV, no hot water-but I do ...
I don't agree friend. I have been traveling here since I was 17 and have lived here for 2.5 years straight up to current date. Sure $500 a month isn't luxury. But if you are only spending $300,000 pesos in rent. You have 1 million pesos ... Read More
Living on $500/month by makskk
Hey guys! As the name says is it possible or better where exactly would be the cheapest place in Colombia to look for if your budget is 500/month. I'm 20 yo and have no problems staying in a really bad apartament-no TV, no hot water-but I do ...
I use the MIO (for those that don't know that is the metro Bus here). I can work from anywhere whether at home or in a a coffee shop. But really if you are in a city like Cali you don't have to use the MIO all the time. Colombians stay ... Read More
Living on $500/month by makskk
Hey guys! As the name says is it possible or better where exactly would be the cheapest place in Colombia to look for if your budget is 500/month. I'm 20 yo and have no problems staying in a really bad apartament-no TV, no hot water-but I do ...
So to help you out friend you can most definitely live off $500 a month in Colombia. Minus the touristy areas. I live here (cali). I live simply and spend the exact same amount. Rent - 300.000 = $115 usd (current exchange rate as of Jun ... Read More
Does anyone here live in Cali? by willern
Hi, I just joined the community. I notice that the majority of expats in Colombia live in Medellin or Bogota. Does anyone here live in Cali? If so, introduce yourself! :D I'm Steph, from Ireland, currently living in Cali, Colombia with my ...
Hi @TanseyE you definitely want to get your Spanish lessons on here. I am from the USA as well but I speak both languages and I see it is necessary here as it isn't a city full of tourism like Bogota or Medellin. Read More
Looking to meet people in Cali by AlexandraRm
Hello there, I'm a Mexican girl living in Cali who would like to meet other people here in the city. I've been here for almost 4 months but making friends is not that easy to me, besides most people I know are form work. So if anyone would like to ...
Sounds good. I will send you a PM here! Read More
Looking to meet people in Cali by AlexandraRm
Hello there, I'm a Mexican girl living in Cali who would like to meet other people here in the city. I've been here for almost 4 months but making friends is not that easy to me, besides most people I know are form work. So if anyone would like to ...
Hi AlexandraRm My name is Chris. I here live in Cali. I am part mexican myself and live here in Cali near barrio San Fernando. I speak both Spanish and English and would enjoy having a chat over a cup of coffee if you are interested. Read More
Friends in Cali? by Lucia7
Hi everyone! I am moving to Cali in 2 weeks and would love to meet new friends. Anyone else living in Cali and want to meet up? :) Lucia
Hi Arthur, Nice. Sorry for late reply. When you get caught up in Cali its difficult to stay on the computer! Question for you. You have been here 6 months already, are you here on a visa? Read More
From UK to Cali by PJ27188
Hola amigos. I am trying to research moving to Cali to help me with learning Spanish and to be with my girlfriend. I learn very quickly but need to have the opportunity to speak it all the time. I have found lots of info on moving from the US to ...
Hi PJ27188, I have been traveling to Colombia for years now since I was 17. I decided to take the time to live here in Cali (from the US) for the past 6 months and I am working on my resident visa. Remember you can't work here (legally) unless you ... Read More
What do you miss? by jdesorte
As an expat living outside of the US for an extended period of time, what things/ products do you miss the most that aren't available or are hard to get in your host country?
Normally for me here in Cali it's not that things are hard to get or aren't available its that they are imported and sold here for extremely inflated prices. Read More
Cali Colombia info PLEASE by mugwump
I´ve now lived in Costa Rica (1yr.) in Limon. Moved to Masaya, Nicaragua for one, then Leon for another. I´m currently finishing my second year in Esteli, Nic. (hands down the best city in the pais.) Thing is, my travellin´shoes are itching ...
Hey Tim sorry for the late reply. Working on my resident visa here in Cali. Glad the information was informative! Cali definitely has its perks if you can spend a little more but again I have been in the bad parts and have been just fine as long ... Read More
Friends in Costa Rica, help me out!
Hola friends and amigos. Chris here...veteran traveler since I was 17. Now 31, I am currently in playing in Colombia but wanting to spend a hot minute in Costa Rica by the coast or possibly the canyon for a few months. The last time I was there I ... Read More
Friends in Cali? by Lucia7
Hi everyone! I am moving to Cali in 2 weeks and would love to meet new friends. Anyone else living in Cali and want to meet up? :) Lucia
Hi Lucia, How do you like Cali so far? I live here as well and haven't really met up with any ex-pats here as I am just caught up the mix of things. Feel free to say hello! Read More
Does anyone here live in Cali? by willern
Hi, I just joined the community. I notice that the majority of expats in Colombia live in Medellin or Bogota. Does anyone here live in Cali? If so, introduce yourself! :D I'm Steph, from Ireland, currently living in Cali, Colombia with my ...
Hi Steph, New here on the site as well but living in Cali and have lived in other parts of Colombia as well. I am from Los Angeles California. I speak English and Spanish. Feel free to say hello! Read More
Cali Colombia info PLEASE by mugwump
I´ve now lived in Costa Rica (1yr.) in Limon. Moved to Masaya, Nicaragua for one, then Leon for another. I´m currently finishing my second year in Esteli, Nic. (hands down the best city in the pais.) Thing is, my travellin´shoes are itching ...
Hi Tim, My good man Carolina may be correct unless... you are ok with living in the barrios that are Estrato 1 or 2. I don't know if you are keen on what "Estratos" are here but to give you a quick lesson it's the way they designate status and ... Read More
moving to colombia by palmtree22
I want to make sure I have this right. If I decide to retire to beautiful Colombia, I will be fine if: 1. I stay away from all the border areas 2. don't live or drive to small villages that are not secure 3. don't live in villages in the ...
My good man, if you want to live down here (Colombia) and really live it right you must take a passion to learning Spanish. This suggestion is from my experience and observation of many foreigners (extranjeros) that I see either getting ripped off ... Read More