Brasília vs Medellín
💰
Medellín saves you $300/month
📶
Brasília has 2x faster internet
🌡️
Tropical Monsoon vs Tropical Wet climate
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Brasília
Medellín
Total Budget
$1,800/mo
$1,500/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$545/mo
$500/mo ✓
Coworking
$180/mo
$120/mo ✓
Meal Out
$7
$5 ✓
Coffee
$3
$1.5 ✓
Medellín is $300/mo cheaper (20% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇧🇷 Brasília
📶 Internet120 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-3
🗣️ Englishlow
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West6h
🇺🇸 US East8h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin7h
🇨🇴 Medellín
📶 Internet50-100 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-5
🗣️ Englishlow
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West8h
🇺🇸 US East8h
🇬🇧 London6h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Brasília
ClimateTropical Monsoon
Avg Temp22°C
Rainy Days130/year
Best months: June, July, August, September
Medellín
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp21°C
Rainy Days256/year
Best months: July
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
22°20°
Apr
22°21°
Jul
20°21°
Oct
24°20°
BrasíliaMedellín
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇧🇷Brasília
🇨🇴Medellín
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,800
$1,500
Winner📶
Internet Speed
120 Mbps
Winner50 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4/5
Winner3.3/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4.2/10
4.5/10
🍽️
Food Scene
7/10
7/10
🎉
Nightlife
5/10
9/10
Winner🚶
Walkability
5/10
7/10
Winner👥
Community
small
large
Winner2
Brasília wins
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Medellín wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Medellín
$300/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Brasília
120 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Medellín
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Brasília
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Medellín
World-famous nightlife scene
🇧🇷Brasília
Pros
- +Ranked #1 safest major city in Brazil for digital nomads
- +Unique modernist architecture by Oscar Niemeyer
- +Strong 5G coverage and reliable internet
- +Digital nomad visa available for up to 2 years
Cons
- −Limited public transportation - car or Uber recommended
- −Portuguese essential - low English proficiency
- −Nightlife scene is limited compared to other Brazilian cities
- −Very dry season in August-September can be uncomfortable
🇨🇴Medellín
Pros
- +Perfect spring-like weather year-round (22°C)
- +Very affordable cost of living ($1,200-1,800/mo)
- +Growing digital nomad community
- +Modern metro system (only in Colombia)
Cons
- −Safety varies by neighborhood
- −Spanish language essential
- −Altitude adjustment (1,500m)
- −Petty theft risk in tourist areas