Essential Insights for Expats Moving to Colombia

Thinking about moving to Colombia? Whether it’s Bogotá, Medellín, or Cartagena, expat life in Colombia comes with some big surprises. In this video, I break down 15 things I WISH I knew before moving here — from the strata system and utilities, to healthcare, dating, cost of living, safety, and more. 💡 If you’re considering moving abroad, this video will help you avoid mistakes and understand the reality of living in Colombia as a foreigner. 🎥 Welcome to The Americano — where we explore life abroad, passive income, second passports, and building freedom outside the U.S. 👇 Jump into the journey 👇 🔔 Subscribe for expat life, visas, citizenship tips, and global money moves: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAmericano?sub_confirmation=1 📩 Don’t forget to grab my free weekly newsletter and digital monthly magazine, The Passport, where I share tips and stories about expat life, travel, and building income overseas: https://psprt.to/newsletter Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 0:56 – The Strata System 2:12 – Real Estate Agents & Renting 3:27 – Healthcare in Colombia (EPS & Private) 4:25 – Cell Phones & Internet 5:25 – Why Cash Is Still King 7:09 – The Pace of Life 7:44 – Safety vs Perception 8:37 – Shopping & Prices 09:28 – Language Barrier 10:19 – Transport & Traffic 12:48 – Visas & Bureaucracy 13:55 – Weather Surprises 14:26 – Delivery Culture (Rappi) 15:00 – Time & Formality 🌍 Socials & Projects: Instagram → https://mat.tg/insta Twitter (X) → https://mat.tg/x Facebook → https://mat.tg/fb TikTok → https://mat.tg/tiktok The Passport (magazine) → https://psprt.to Places to Go (sister channel) → https://p2go.tv Book Brewery (Create KDP books fast) → https://bookbrewery.com 💼 Need custom software or an AI project built? Book a free discovery call (I can even build it in your Roth IRA or 401k tax-free): https://mat.tg/book 👕 Merch & Gear (coming soon) #DigitalNomad #ExpatLife #TheAmericano #SecondPassport #LivingAbroad #PassiveIncome #Colombia #Switzerland #MattGriffith