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Cartagena vs Medellín for Digital Nomads

🇨🇴 Cartagena  vs  🇨🇴 Medellín · updated 2026-07

Verdict

Cheaper: Medellín · Faster internet: Medellín · Higher Nomad Score: Medellín.

Head-to-head

🇨🇴 Cartagena🇨🇴 Medellín
Comfortable / month$1,200 $1,200
1-bed rent$600 $550
Food$280 $280
Coworking$100 $110
Internet (Mbps)75 95
Affordability88 88
Weather82 95
Community70 85
Nomad Score79 85
ClimateTropical CaribbeanEternal spring, ~22°C

★ = better on that row. Figures are aggregated estimates.

FAQ

Is Cartagena or Medellín cheaper for digital nomads?

Medellín is cheaper — about $1,200/month vs $1,200/month for a comfortable solo setup.

Which has faster internet, Cartagena or Medellín?

Medellín has faster average broadband (95 Mbps vs 75 Mbps).

Which has the higher Nomad Score?

Medellín scores 85 vs 79 on our composite of affordability, connectivity, weather and community.

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