Carriacou vs Medellin: cost of living for digital nomads
Carriacou, Grenada and Medellin, Colombia, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Medellin is about 1% cheaper than Carriacou for a month of nomad living ($1,500 vs $1,515).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $650 in Carriacou against $720 in Medellin.
- Carriacou scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 6/10).
- Internet is faster in Medellin: 100 Mbps typical against 80 Mbps.
- Both have a tropical climate.
Carriacou wins 3 of the measured lines; Medellin wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Carriacou or Medellin?
Medellin is cheaper: about $1,500/month against $1,515/month in Carriacou, roughly 1% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Carriacou or Medellin?
Carriacou scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 6/10 for Medellin.
Which has faster internet, Carriacou or Medellin?
Medellin has faster typical internet: 100 Mbps against 80 Mbps in Carriacou.
| Line | Carriacou | Medellin |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,515 | $1,500 |
| Rent | $650 | $720 |
| Food | $420 | $380 |
| Transport | $45 | $45 |
| Coworking | $85 | $120 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 80 | 100 |
| Climate | tropical | tropical |
| City size | small | metro |
| Setting | island | mountain |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 5/10 | 10/10 |
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Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Carriacou September 11, 2026, Medellin November 8, 2026.