south londoner

Does anyone live there and how much do you need to live off?

morpeth

Depends on your circumstances, alone or with family ? Most parts of Colombia one can live comfortably on 800 pounds a month if one lives outside high-priced areas of cities.1300 pounds very comfortable.

south londoner

I meant as a family with one child.

morpeth

How old is child ? International school is terribly expensive, but local private school if you look carefully can be affordable. Depends on how you live, and go about finding place to live. 1200 pounds a month a family can live on well. I don't now Cali well but costs there not too different than the city I know, Medellin.

south londoner

10, out of interest why did you move to Colombia?

morpeth

Colombia has many benefits compared to other Latin American countries, though I know Medellin not Cali. Medellin has wonderful weather, on a par with parts of California or southern Italy. People friendly, generally affordable cost of living, many benefits of a first world economy as well as a third world economy. Medellin has excellent and affordable medical care. Generally cities can be much safer than other countries, though further south rural areas still not that safe for a foreigner. Growing economy, relatively stable government. It is inefficient and very bureaucratic, and one has to be patient with local culture at times. Actually I don't know anyone who has moved to Medellin and has regretted it. Watch out for schools, best to find a modest middle class private school rather than international school or private school for upper class, way too expensive !

south londoner

Thanks for that. I don't think I will be moving in the near future although my wife would love us to.

morpeth

So is your wife Colombian ?

I have been visiting Colombia for 10 years, so if you have any questions feel free to PM me.

south londoner

Thank you, I can't think of any at the moment.
We know a few Colombians who have gone back so it could be an idea in the future.