Coliving in Medellín vs. a Veteran Residence: An Honest Comparison
It's pretty wild how much cheaper coliving looks compared to veteran residences, sometimes three times less! Medellín’s colivings offer private rooms around $664-992 a month which is great for wifi, a kitchen you share, and a bunch of remote workers coming and going; it really has that city vibe.
What colivings actually offer
You don't get meals included though, so you cook or buy everything, and it’s definitely not quiet, it's a city! But then there’s the option in Cocorná for $2,200 all-inclusive - that covers three meals daily prepared for you, utilities, cleaning services, a gym, sauna, pool, and clean mountain air. Plus, something colivings can never offer: a community of vetted veterans, with the founder, who’s a disabled Army veteran, right there involved.
What the residence offers instead
Paying extra gets you simpler living and that sense of camaraderie. Maybe you're a young remote worker just checking out South America for a bit? Coliving could be it.
Which one is for you
But if you’re a vet on a fixed income looking for peace, good people, and no more dealing with stuff, the residence makes more sense once you add up your own food costs, your time, and being by yourself. You can see all our pricing; we put it online.
Quick answers
How much is coliving in Medellín?
Private rooms run roughly $664–992/month on major coliving platforms — meals not included.
Why does the veteran residence cost more?
Three meals a day, all utilities, cleaning, gym/sauna/pool and a vetted veteran community are included — it replaces every bill, not just rent.
Can I try the residence like a coliving?
Yes — trial weeks first, then six-month stays that fit Colombia's no-visa window.
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