Flic en Flac vs Medellin: cost of living for digital nomads
Flic en Flac, Mauritius 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
- Flic en Flac is about 0% cheaper than Medellin for a month of nomad living ($1,495 vs $1,500).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $650 in Flic en Flac against $720 in Medellin.
- Flic en Flac scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 6/10).
- Internet is faster in Flic en Flac: 110 Mbps typical against 100 Mbps.
- Both have a tropical climate.
Flic en Flac wins 6 of the measured lines; Medellin wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Flic en Flac or Medellin?
Flic en Flac is cheaper: about $1,495/month against $1,500/month in Medellin, roughly 0% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Flic en Flac or Medellin?
Flic en Flac scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 6/10 for Medellin.
Which has faster internet, Flic en Flac or Medellin?
Flic en Flac has faster typical internet: 110 Mbps against 100 Mbps in Medellin.
| Line | Flic en Flac | Medellin |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,495 | $1,500 |
| Rent | $650 | $720 |
| Food | $390 | $380 |
| Transport | $40 | $45 |
| Coworking | $105 | $120 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 110 | 100 |
| Climate | tropical | tropical |
| City size | small | metro |
| Setting | island | mountain |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 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): Flic en Flac September 11, 2026, Medellin November 8, 2026.