Colombia: Expatriate comments on cost of living, ”How much longer can I afford to live here?

Keith Bayford wrote in Colombiareports.com, since my arrival in Colombia to the extent that Colombia is no longer “cheap” in my eyes, quite to the contrary. Well, there you are; I have asked the question about the cost of living in Colombia, but it does not necessarily mean I have the answer. But I can tell you one thing; the cost is going up very quickly. I arrived in Medellin in November 2002 and I have remained here ever since. I also happen to be something of a control freak who keeps all kinds of useless information the likes of which allow me to explain how things used to be and how they have changed. Here are some of my findings from which I conclude it may be time for me to leave: Read Article