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Best Cities in Colombia to Live In 2026

1 city ranked by Livability Score — affordability, safety, internet, democracy & climate.

Living in Colombia — Common Questions

What is the best city to live in Colombia?

Based on our Livability Score, Medellin ranks #1 in Colombia with a score of 54/100, and city-centre rent from around $683/month.

What is the safest city in Colombia?

By UNODC homicide rate data, Medellin is the safest city in Colombia in our database, with a rate of 15.8 per 100,000 people.

How do I get long-term residency or a visa to live in Colombia?

Colombia offers the Colombia Digital Nomad Visa (easy process). Duration: 2 years. Key requirement: Income ≥ 3x Colombian minimum wage (~$780/mo). One of the easiest remote work visas.. The process is relatively easy. Check individual city pages for full details.