Side by side

Medellín vs Marrakech

Medellín wins on more metrics — 6–2 on the 8 core metrics we track. Detail below.

Metric

Medellín

Marrakech

Cost of living

B vs A: +41%

32✓

Rent · 1BR center

B vs A: -17%

$600

$500✓

Effective tax (remote)

B vs A: +200%

10%✓

30%

Healthcare

B vs A: -29%

78✓

Safety

B vs A: +25%

60✓

Internet

B vs A: -60%

75✓

Climate

B vs A: -15%

94✓

Freedom

B vs A: -14%

70✓

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

Sensory overload medina with cheap cost of living and easy long-stay residency through the Long-Stay Visa.