Cali, Colombia
Pros and Cons of Living in Cali
Last updated on Apr 20, 2023
Summary: The pros of living in Cali, Colombia include its warm climate, its vibrant culture, its diverse population, its low cost of living, and its proximity to the beach. The cons of living in Cali include its high crime rate, its poor air quality, its lack of infrastructure, and its limited job opportunities.
What are the pros and cons of living in Cali?
Expats, digital nomads and retirees living in Cali responded:
"Expatriates and digital nomads living in Cali often appreciate the city's vibrant culture, friendly locals, and affordable cost of living. They also enjoy the city's excellent climate, with temperatures rarely dropping below 20°C. On the other hand, some expats and digital nomads may find the city's traffic and pollution levels to be a bit overwhelming. Additionally, the city's infrastructure can be lacking in some areas, making it difficult to access certain services," explained one expat in Cali.
"I do not live in the city, I'm about an 1:15 outside of Cali in the mountains where it's much cooler. Cali can be quite hot much of the time and the traffic, crowds, and pollution are too much for me. I do drive into Cali about one a week for shopping or medical reasons. I find these day trips quite tolerable but prefer to back home by 7pm," said one expat in Cali.
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Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
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Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
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