Malmö 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
Medellín edges out Malmö on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 32.4 vs 102 (US=100; very affordable vs premium). Malmö scores higher on safety (78/100), and Malmö wins on internet at ~200 Mbps. Overall, Medellín takes the Nomad Score crown with 80/100 — best for budget nomad and latam base.
Metric
Malmö
Medellín
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$1,300
US$580
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$950
US$360
Cost of Living (US=100)
102
32
Safety Score
78/100
48/100
Internet Speed
200 Mbps
130 Mbps
Nomad Score
72/100
80/100
Healthcare Score
82/100
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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