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cost-of-livingMay 9, 2026What Expats Get Wrong About Colombian Prices
Colombia feels cheap until suddenly it doesn't. Here's what most expats get wrong about prices — from gringo pricing to hidden rent costs to the items that are genuinely cheap regardless of your currency.
communityMay 9, 2026How to ask useful questions in Colombia communities
The vague question generates 40 useless comments. The question with context gets solved in two. Here's how to build one — in any online Colombian community.
communityMay 9, 2026How to Ask Better Questions in Colombia Expat Groups
The vague questions get ignored. The specific ones get 20 replies and an offer to help on WhatsApp. Here's what separates them — and how to write questions people actually want to answer.
marketplaceMay 7, 2026Post for free always: how Colombia Move makes money
If you've ever wondered how a marketplace can be completely free for real, here's the straightforward answer.
marketplaceMay 7, 2026The No-Commission Marketplace Model for Colombia
When 'free' usually has a catch, here's the full picture of how Colombia Move works — what's always free, what's optional, and why.
trustMay 6, 2026How Reviews Should Work in a Colombian Marketplace
Most review systems are gamed. Here's what a trustworthy review system actually looks like in a Colombian marketplace—and how sellers can build real reputation without a single star.
whatsappMay 6, 2026WhatsApp in ads: how to sell without exposing yourself to spam
Publishing your number in an ad exposes it to bots and spam databases. This guide explains how to sell via WhatsApp in Colombia without that cost.
expat-guideMay 4, 2026How to Choose Between Medellín, Bogotá, Cali, and Pereira
Four cities, four very different lifestyles. Here's the honest framework for choosing where to live in Colombia — based on climate, budget, and what you actually need.
impuestosMay 3, 2026Property Tax in Colombia: How much is paid by city and when
Everything you need to know about the property tax in Colombia: how it is calculated, when to pay in each city, how to take advantage of early payment discounts, and what happens if you don't pay.
returning-colombiansMay 1, 2026How to Open or Reactivate Your Bank Account When Returning to Colombia
You returned to Colombia and your bank account no longer works. This guide explains how to reactivate it or open a new one, what documents you need, and the fastest options for a returnee.
returning-colombiansMay 1, 2026How to Activate Your EPS When Returning to Colombia
Practical guide for returning Colombians: how to verify, reactivate and affiliate your EPS without wasting time or money.
seller-guideApril 27, 2026Why your ads aren't getting messages in Colombia (and how to fix it)
You posted the ad, you waited, and nothing. Most sellers blame the platform — but almost always the problem is in the ad itself.