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Colombia
- Guides
- 2
- guides
- Average rating
- 8.4
- average rating
- Average monthly living costs, before rent
- $850
- a month before rent
At a glance
Average across 2 guides
Visa and working hours
Digital nomad visa available
The Colombia digital nomad visa offers an affordable route for remote workers seeking to live and work in Colombia. At $177, it's significantly cheaper than many similar visas, and applicants only need to prove a monthly income of at least $684.
The application process is straightforward: you'll need a valid passport, health insurance, an employment verification letter, and bank statements showing your income. Successful applicants are granted a two-year stay in Colombia and receive a foreign ID card, the Cedula de Extranjeria.
This ID allows holders to rent properties and set up mobile phone contracts, adding further convenience for longer-term stays.
Working hours
Colombia Time (COT) is year-round GMT-5, placing it right on the edge of where you can comfortably work to maintain some overlap with European colleagues. I would generally start each day at 06:30 local time, finishing a couple of hours earlier than normal. For anyone maintaining North American hours, Colombia's position is ideal, aligning perfectly with Eastern Time during US Standard Time, and with Central Time during US Daylight Saving Time.
A typical year
By month
| Month | Low °C | High °C | Rain mm | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16 | 28 | 76 | peak season |
| February | 17 | 27 | 152 | |
| March | 17 | 29 | 123 | |
| April | 17 | 29 | 280 | wet month |
| May | 17 | 28 | 290 | wet month |
| June | 17 | 28 | 241 | wet month · peak season |
| July | 16 | 29 | 92 | peak season |
| August | 16 | 28 | 169 | peak season |
| September | 16 | 28 | 180 | |
| October | 16 | 28 | 226 | |
| November | 16 | 27 | 233 | |
| December | 17 | 27 | 122 | peak season |
Typical daytime highs and overnight lows, from the last two years of observations (Open-Meteo). Rain icons mark the wettest months.
- Visitors a year
- 1.1M2024
- Crowds
- Medium
- Peak season
- Dec–Jan, Jun–Aug
- Low season
- Apr–May, Sep–Nov
Costs
$785a month, before rent
Basic living costs, rent not included
Day-to-day spending for a month: two meals out and a coffee every day, three taxis and two nights out a week, a gym and a coworking desk. Add your rent on top.
Very Affordable- Meal in a casual restaurant$6.25
- Speciality coffee$1.88
- Pint of local beer$2.50
- Cocktail$6.25
- Taxi for 2 miles$3.13
- Men's haircut$7.51
- Women's haircut$19
- Gym membership, monthly$45
- Coworking, monthly$172
Prices as of Oct 2026. Confidence: medium (gym & coworking verified; other prices restated at 2026-10-07 exchange rates). Sources: numbeo.com, colombiamove.com, wework.com. Always check locally before planning around them.