Da Lat vs Medellín — Cost of Living Comparison 2026
Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data
Da Lat edges out Medellín on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 30 vs 32.4 (USA=100; very affordable vs very 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
Da Lat
Medellín
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$470
US$580
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
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US$360
Cost of Living (USA=100)
30
32
Safety Score
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48/100
Internet Speed
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130 Mbps
Nomad Score
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80/100
Healthcare Score
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70/100
Digital Nomad Visa
Not available
✓ Available
Who is each city for?
Medellín is better for…
Budget nomadLatAm baseSpring climateCommunity
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