jbd777
American looking for information about Colombia
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Lives in Bogotá, Bogota D.C.
Registration: 27 April 2016
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Living on $500/month by makskk
Hey guys! As the name says is it possible or better where exactly would be the cheapest place in Colombia to look for if your budget is 500/month. I'm 20 yo and have no problems staying in a really bad apartament-no TV, no hot water-but I do ...
I meant 800mil. It has only been 2 years since I left. 300 mil monthly rent. Cleaned once a week. Private shower cable TV provided and internet in central Bogota. A nice clean place close to my work. Read More
Living on $500/month by makskk
Hey guys! As the name says is it possible or better where exactly would be the cheapest place in Colombia to look for if your budget is 500/month. I'm 20 yo and have no problems staying in a really bad apartament-no TV, no hot water-but I do ...
Bargin for 3,000. Millones. Your getting short changed. I lived in Bogota for 6 years and at times I lived on Ocho Cien mil pesos. Read More
Finding a place to rent by jhdavies
Hello everybody, I'm trying to find a place in Chapinero, La Macarena, Galerias, Corferias, Teusaquillo or La Soledad, one bedroom, even a decent sized studio, with something that passes as a kitchen, furnished or part furnished, for about ...
Out of all those areas the best one is Galerias. Taking into account safety, Transportation, shopping convenience Etc. Juan Pablo vi and Modelia are also excellent choices. I would not want to live in any of those other areas that you mentioned. Read More
Purchasing Beds, lamps, refrigerator, etc. in Cali by nancy3030
Hi Folks, Finally I move to Cali next week. Does anyone living in Cali have any suggestions where I should buy everything that I need to furnish the apartment that is rented. I will need beds,refrigerator, stove,couch...everything for the ...
I always liked Alcosto. Exito is good, the K Mart of Colombia. Alcosto has better quality at a fair price. Read More
medicare by guidofeb12
Hi...I would like to know if I may move to Colombia while receiving social security disability income.I am 63 but the full retirement age in my case is 66.Any opinion will be greatly appreciated.
There are 2 companies that are the best there. Reasonably priced by foreign standards. I had Col Sanitas. Sp?. 230mil per mo. Quality co. Read More
medicare by guidofeb12
Hi...I would like to know if I may move to Colombia while receiving social security disability income.I am 63 but the full retirement age in my case is 66.Any opinion will be greatly appreciated.
You can receive SSI disability payments only if you are living in the United States. But if you are on Social Security pension retirement you made live in another country and receive payments. Read More
opening a Colombian bank account, you need a "Cedular"? by GuestPoster597
can you (as a foreigner) open a Colombian bank account without having a "cedeluar"? Thx.
No Read More
Trip to Colombia - Safe to travel in Bogota? by Shiue
I'm planning to have a trip in Bogota Colombia as backpackers is it safe to travel in Bogota?
I lived in Bogota 7 years. Never had a problem except with my girlfriend. You made Many mistakes! Never stay in a hostel. Besides the bedbugs. Never go clubbing in Chapigay, Zona Rosa or Central w/o native Rollos. I never did. Party in a small ... Read More
Where to exchange US dollars for Colombian pesos in Cuenca? by GMistral
Does anyone know where to exchange US dollars for Colombian Pesos in Cuenca? If I exchange some money in EC, would I be taxed as money that leaves the country?
Where is this place? Never heard of it. Near a big city? If so, do it there. You shouldn't be taxed. They didn't care about anything I left with. 25 pounds of coffee and that was illegal. Read More
Good places to look for teaching jobs by Meriah
Hello everyone. I am moving to Bogotá soon, and I am currently in the process of looking for work. I am very interested in the possibilities of teaching English. My wife is actually Colombian, so that is a HUGE bonus and help. :D But I ...
You must be cautious when seeking. Many will try to take advantage of you. If you are a native speaker with a degree and you have teaching experience and are legal to work there, anothing less than 30 mil per hour. As an independent, up to 50 per ... Read More
Places to live in Bogota by GuestPoster170
Hello Could anyone tell me which are the best places to live in Bogota. My budget is up to 800.000 COP more or less. I would like a place relatively near a park if possible. Thanks Susana
Where are you teaching? My guess is in the North. Then you will want to live close to work due to traffic. 15 miles could take at least an hour of time. And usually, the schools transport you. Anywhere north of Calle 130 I would suggest but it's ... Read More
Moving back to Colombia by jbd777
Hello all. I plan on moving back before the financial crisis hits here at home. Does anyone know if you can buy gold and silver in Colombia? May I bring precious metals with me? What is the limit if so? Thanks
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Moving back to Colombia
Hello all. I plan on moving back before the financial crisis hits here at home. Does anyone know if you can buy gold and silver in Colombia? May I bring precious metals with me? What is the limit if so? Thanks Read More