Buenos Aires vs Medellín — Cost of Living Comparison 2026
Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.
Buenos Aires
Argentina
COL Index
40
affordable
Medellín
Colombia
COL Index
32
very affordable
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data
Medellín edges out Buenos Aires on affordability with a NoodlePants COL Index of 32.4 vs 40 (very affordable vs affordable). Medellín scores higher on safety (48/100), and Medellín wins on internet at ~130 Mbps. Overall, Medellín takes the Nomad Score crown with 80/100 — best for budget nomad and latam base.
* Some figures are country averages — full city-level data coming soon.Pro members get neighbourhood-level breakdowns.
Metric
Buenos Aires
Medellín
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
$500
$580
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
$350
$360
NoodlePants COL Index
40
32
Safety Score
—
48/100
Internet Speed
—
130 Mbps
Nomad Score
—
80/100
Healthcare Score
—
70/100
Digital Nomad Visa
Not available
✓ Available
Who is each city for?
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