The Financial Reality You’re Not Ready For in Medellín 😳🇨🇴 (Money, Loans and Boundaries)

In this video we talk about something most expats never prepare for. From 2020-2024 I tracked every time someone in Medellín asked me for money — name, date, estrato, excuse, pesos, and adjusted USD. I break down the actual numbers, the patterns, and what you should expect if you plan to live here or travel long-term. This isn’t about bashing Colombian people, this is about helping you understand behavior you might notice again and again. If you want to help people here, that’s fine. But you should never feel obligated to give someone money. Watch to the end for concrete tips on how to set boundaries with respect. 💻 Read more on the Medellin Unfiltered blog https://medellinunfiltered.com 🛍️ Visit the Medellin Unfiltered Store https://medellinunfiltered.com/store 📘 Facebook   / medellinunfiltered   📸 Instagram   / medellinunfiltered   #medellin #medellincolombia #colombia #colombiatravel #expatlife #expatincolombia #livinginmedellin #medellinlife #travelcolombia #visitcolombia #digitalnomad #nomadlife #traveltruth #culturegap #expattips #livingabroad #expatstories #colombiaculture #streetculture #medellintips #expatcommunity #expatadvice #travelguide #youtubevideo #viralvideo #realitycheck #movingtocolombia #colombiaexpat #medellinreality #travelinsight #colombiaunfiltered #medellinunfiltered #travelvlog #colombialife #colombiavisitors #learnspanish #cultureexplain #travelstories #expatlivingabroad #travelbehavior #socialdynamics #expatexperience #youtubecreator #travelcontent