nico peligro
Serial expatCanadian expat in Colombia
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Lives in Bucaramanga, Santander
Speaks Spanish, English , Russian, French
Registration: 18 September 2020
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Nexo anyone having trouble contacting them? by SkittleMini
Hi everyoneMy husband and I are preparing to move to Colombia, as he is not a Colombian national he is applying for a visa which after having seen good reviews on this forum we decided to use Nexo for this. They were very proactive up until we ...
Use Langon in Medellin Read More
Cost of living in Colombia in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Colombia, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Colombia or already living ...
Oh yeah taxis.are cheap..20 % in Canada or US except in Cartagena where they coukd be 50% or 60% because.th taxistas try to rip you.offCIty Buses about 75 cents to a buck a ride..and frequent Long distance buses cheap ..2 hour inter city bus ride ... Read More
Cost of living in Colombia in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Colombia, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Colombia or already living ...
This is my WAG( wild azz guess ) compered to Canada .Outside of estrato 6.in Bogota and Medellín Rent 20% to 30% of CanadaHouse costs 15% to 30% of Canada depending city , estrato/ barrio you compare it to and locationFood 40% to 70% of ... Read More
Cost of living in Colombia in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Colombia, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Colombia or already living ...
All your questions are totally variable depending city location estrato and personal choices as far as food accomodation preferences etcGenerally half or even a third or less the cost in Canada or US bssed on $UsdExcept ... Read More
Cost of living in Colombia in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Colombia, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Colombia or already living ...
The government (DANE) says inflation is around 6% but my experience its around 10% to 15% and most Colombians I talk to agree. Read More
Adventure to Medellin by Nelson GNAKPA
Hello everyone !I am a young entrepreneur who wants to try the adventure in Colombia next year. I would like to open a small restaurant first and see what happens. I would like to have all the advice and opinions of French expats or others who have ...
The best restaurante here in Manizales is a French restaurant.with a real French ChefSo yes, if you put up the seed money, anything is possible, but better try.in a bigger city obvioslyChicken cordón bleu and escargot are not ... Read More
Car seizures in medellin, colombia by larryheath950
reasons to sieze your car in medellin, colombia
@mtbe Meeting a barrio gitl on Tinder getting "scoped", giving her the Keys to your car along with credit , debitbcards and PINs , other valuables Read More
Expat from the US by pnaugh
My name is Peter Alspaugh and my family moved here a few years ago due to issues our children had with bad associations. So my wife who is Colombian, we made the decision to move my family Barranquilla. I stayed behind to support them in Colombia. ...
Better not to.post your real name on these sites.Colombia not only attracts a lot of normal well ajusted people like you, but also a lot of sociopaths who like to troll online. Read More
A Check on Petro's Economy Two Years In by futuroexpat
OK, we are two years in with the government of Gustavo Petro. All the "nattering nebobs of negativism" have been proven wrong. The Colombian economy is strong, one of the best in all Latin America. DANE just today released the data:Construction and ...
He (Petro) is not as bad as I thought.he.would be, but thats mostly because he is somewhat of a lame duck.Seems to have really screewed up the EPS system though,and the Oil and Gas industry, which could mean big problems in a few yesrs Read More
A Check on Petro's Economy Two Years In by futuroexpat
OK, we are two years in with the government of Gustavo Petro. All the "nattering nebobs of negativism" have been proven wrong. The Colombian economy is strong, one of the best in all Latin America. DANE just today released the data:Construction and ...
@South American Voyager Trudesus approcal rating is less tgan 20% now and still droping like a stone.According to WSJ , Mileis approval rating is 55% Read More
A Check on Petro's Economy Two Years In by futuroexpat
OK, we are two years in with the government of Gustavo Petro. All the "nattering nebobs of negativism" have been proven wrong. The Colombian economy is strong, one of the best in all Latin America. DANE just today released the data:Construction and ...
Funny I am almost 20 years older than you and have a way more positive, youthful outlook on life. Read More
Surprising aspects of life in major Colombian cities (testimonials) by Ameerah Arjanee
Hi everyone, I'm a content writer for Expat Magazine, and we're currently seeking testimonials for an upcoming article. If you are (or have ever been) an expat in a major Colombian city, what aspects of life there surprised you the most? Whether ...
Moto drivers are loco.Watch out crossing the street Read More
Health insurance for 72 year by Bbaxter44
I’m married to a Colombiana and moving to the greater Medellin area. No preexisting conditions Also, will keep my Medicare and VA healthcare. Looking for a high deductible policy.If a long term health issue arises, It’s a three hour ...
For a matrimonial visa, visa de cónyuge, you dont need to show heathcare and you can be a benificiary of your wifes EPS or get your iwn policy Read More
Health insurance for 72 year by Bbaxter44
I’m married to a Colombiana and moving to the greater Medellin area. No preexisting conditions Also, will keep my Medicare and VA healthcare. Looking for a high deductible policy.If a long term health issue arises, It’s a three hour ...
AtM Colombia cheapest for a visa and provide up to 79.Do a google search Read More
A Check on Petro's Economy Two Years In by futuroexpat
OK, we are two years in with the government of Gustavo Petro. All the "nattering nebobs of negativism" have been proven wrong. The Colombian economy is strong, one of the best in all Latin America. DANE just today released the data:Construction and ...
@jstrain The Economist? You mean the ones who in the 80s predicted oil would go to $20 a barrel and stay there for 50 years?More bad predictions than Al Gore. Read More