@maren1
American expat in Colombia
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Lives in medellin
Registration: 25 October 2015
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Cost of living in Colombia - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Colombia, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices ...
It is true the $USD to COP is advantageous at the moment. However, it is not an advantage to Colombia's economy. This results in price increases. If and when the $USD to COP becomes more normalized and we receive fewer cop per dollar, we will ... Read More
Are you happy in Colombia? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Colombia? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
They question is 'Are YOU happy in Colombia?", not are Colombians happy. Read More
Are you happy in Colombia? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Colombia? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
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Are you happy in Colombia? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Colombia? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
Sorry I did not make myself clear. I read on another post by a man who said he did extensive research into the new Tax Reform currency before colombian congress. He said social security (not general income) will be taxed at a 33% rate. You sounded ... Read More
Are you happy in Colombia? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Colombia? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
OsageArcher, thank you for the information. However, you seem to be describing the tax situation in Colombia, mostly, as it is now. I am more concerned about the near future with the new Tax Reform. No tax to Colombian retirement income. 33% ... Read More
Are you happy in Colombia? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Colombia? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
I'm not sure how many retirees will want to work, save all their lives, then move to Colombia, only to be taxed 33% on their monthly retirement income. Or, pay tax on assets accumulated over a lifetime of work Read More
Are you happy in Colombia? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Colombia? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
Colombian retirements income - no tax. Expat retirement income 33% tax Expat non-Colombian worldwide income to be taxed. Expat worldwide assets, 401K, real estate to be taxed. Read More
Are you happy in Colombia? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Colombia? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
I am a little concerned about the new Tax Reform Law before Congress. It will impact expats in a not so happy way. Read More
Are you happy in Colombia? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Colombia? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
I will guess that the gringos writing on this post all live in at least medium sized to large cities, where people generally have jobs and schools and decent if not nice cars. They are not describing the country as a whole, just the more successful ... Read More
Moving to Manizales from New York by masterita
My wife is from Colombia and we decided to move to Manizales. I have spent a few months in South America and about 2 weeks in Manizales. However we did allot of traveling, tourist stuff and visiting with her family so I didn't get a really good ...
Especially as an educator, you will likely have no problem at all finding teaching work. Note, however, that pay in Colombia is a mere PITTANCE to what your income would be in the States. And, depending on the school, you might find yourself working ... Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourself here 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Check out the Facebook Medellin pages. You will get a feel for the area and the expats living here. Majority live in Pobado, Laureles, Envigado, in that order. I live in Envigado. These areas are very different from each other. Lots of English in ... Read More
Thinking about Retiring to Columbia by june0627
Hi, I am a 69 yr old widow from NJ< USA> Thinking about moving to Columbia. Ready to start exploring. Oh, I have 2 small dogs, too. Would you tell me everything about the country before I travel there. Thank you.
Dear PS401Bill. "Poblano" is a function of AUTO-correct which I missed. I specified that, while the same fiador rules exist in Medellin, Agencies in Poblado seem more interested in RENTING their properties than requiring expats to have ... Read More
Thinking about Retiring to Columbia by june0627
Hi, I am a 69 yr old widow from NJ< USA> Thinking about moving to Columbia. Ready to start exploring. Oh, I have 2 small dogs, too. Would you tell me everything about the country before I travel there. Thank you.
omg, I have so many comments, as I presently have a love/hate relationship with Colombia. First I suggest, rent a room in a apartment for a month. Then, move to a room in another area to help you determine where you want your life in Colombia. ... Read More
Thinking about Retiring to Columbia by june0627
Hi, I am a 69 yr old widow from NJ< USA> Thinking about moving to Columbia. Ready to start exploring. Oh, I have 2 small dogs, too. Would you tell me everything about the country before I travel there. Thank you.
NANCY3030: I would love to read the post "In retrospect, would you move again to Colombia?" I cannot figure out how to search for posts on expat.com. Would you mind send ing me a link? Thanks, in advance Read More
Moving back to Colombia by jbd777
Hello all. I plan on moving back before the financial crisis hits here at home. Does anyone know if you can buy gold and silver in Colombia? May I bring precious metals with me? What is the limit if so? Thanks
Until someone comes up with a fact, my GUESS is that you can transfer up to $10,000 worth of gold, but I would not be surprised if Colombia charged you a tax (30%). If it is not a huge amount, bring coins, i.e. maple leaf, throw them randomly in a ... Read More