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Complete relocation analysis: taxes, real prices, quality of life, and what salary to ask for.
The verdict
Colombia is 54% cheaper to live in. Quality of life drops by 18 points.
Comparing Colombia and the United Kingdom reveals distinct trade-offs, with the UK achieving a 61/100 Quality of Life score, 18 points higher than Colombia's 43/100. The most striking divergence is in safety, where the UK scores 86 against Colombia's 25, a massive 61-point gap signifying a significantly safer societal environment. Internet infrastructure also shows a notable 24-point lead for the UK (81 vs 57), suggesting better digital connectivity. While healthcare in the UK (58) surpasses Colombia (44) by 14 points, the UK's taxation score of 35 is actually five points lower than Colombia's 40, and its price level (103) is nearly triple Colombia's (36), indicating a much higher cost of living in the UK.
The United Kingdom narrowly wins this comparison, primarily due to its considerably higher safety rating and better internet infrastructure, despite a significantly higher cost of living.
What Things Actually Cost
Price Index: United Kingdom = 97, Colombia = 45 (US = 100)
Big Mac
Starbucks Tall Latte
Beer 500ml (bar)
iPhone 16 128GB
Netflix Standard (monthly)
1L Gasoline (95)
Single Transit Ticket
Airbnb Studio (city center)
Quality of Life
United Kingdom: 61/100 vs Colombia: 43/100
Moving to Colombia: Practicalities
Visa Openness
70/100
English Level
46/100
Expat Community
3.3%
Digital Nomad Visa
Available