Side by side

Cape Town vs Medellín

Medellín wins on more metrics — 0–7 on the 8 core metrics we track. Detail below.

Metric

Cape Town

Medellín

Cost of living

B vs A: -36%

32✓

Rent · 1BR center

B vs A: -25%

$800

$600✓

Effective tax (remote)

B vs A: -67%

30%

10%✓

Healthcare

B vs A: +30%

78✓

Safety

B vs A: +37%

48✓

Internet

B vs A: +50%

75✓

Climate

B vs A: +15%

94✓

Freedom

B vs A: ≈ same

Stunning natural setting and world-class food/wine. Load-shedding and safety are real factors; new Remote Work Visitor Visa eases entry.

Year-round spring weather, low cost of living, and a thriving expat community. The "City of Eternal Spring".