Medellín vs Paphos — 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 Paphos on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 32.4 vs 64 (USA=100; very affordable vs mid-priced). 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
Medellín
Paphos
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$580
US$850
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$360
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Cost of Living (USA=100)
32
64
Safety Score
48/100
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Internet Speed
130 Mbps
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Nomad Score
80/100
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Healthcare Score
70/100
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Digital Nomad Visa
✓ Available
Not available
Who is each city for?
Medellín is better for…
Budget nomadLatAm baseSpring climateCommunity
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