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[QUOTE=JjBee62;2345735]One other note is that the Davivienda ATM had a maximum withdrawal of 2 million.[/QUOTE]What number do you input to the ATM to get a higher amount than their standard displayed amounts? I have tried, but have always been rejected. Do you ignore the two zeros to the right of the decimal that are displayed. Now I just select the 320,000 and make two withdrawals. That always works, but there's usually people waiting to use the ATM and I feel bad about taking more time to do two withdrawals.

[QUOTE=FunLuvr;2346013]What number do you input to the ATM to get a higher amount than their standard displayed amounts? I have tried, but have always been rejected. Do you ignore the two zeros to the right of the decimal that are displayed. Now I just select the 320,000 and make two withdrawals. That always works, but there's usually people waiting to use the ATM and I feel bad about taking more time to do two withdrawals.[/QUOTE]I was just with a guy today and Davivienda only let him pull 400 k. I didn't try that ATM, but when I go to withdraw 1,020,000 and 2,000,000 are my 2 highest options.

When I translate (Google Translate) it seems the women want a "retailer". When they read my profile or I say something nice to them they tell me I am a "Retailer". A man with a job? Smooth talker? Merchant?

Looking for IRL interpretation.

[QUOTE=JjBee62;2345551]Currently, living in a rural area, my best option has 1 branch 40 km away. [/QUOTE]My bank with the free Visa card doesn't have branches, it's online only. Is this kind of banking not common in the US these days? I closed my last account with a traditional bank some fifteen years ago, because they annoyed me. I haven't needed to visit a branch since.

[QUOTE=JjBee62;2345735]If I remember correctly, my bank charges 5% in fees for foreign ATMs[/QUOTE]As the European writer Brecht once noted: What is the robbing of a bank compared to the founding of a bank?

[QUOTE=JjBee62;2345735]If you're using a no fee card, ATMs are your best option. If you're using a card that charges fees, Casas de Cambios might be a better option.[/QUOTE]Agreed, but you should really look for a better bank.

[QUOTE=JjBee62;2345735]One other note is that the Davivienda ATM had a maximum withdrawal of 2 million.[/QUOTE]The withdrawal limit at Davivienda depends on the card. I've seen this. On my card (most cards, I guess) the menu goes up to 320 k but you can go to "other amount" and enter 400,000. 00.

[QUOTE=FunLuvr;2346013]but there's usually people waiting to use the ATM and I feel bad about taking more time to do two withdrawals.[/QUOTE]Don't be shy. Be a man and do what you have to do when it's your turn. Colombians will understand.

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;2345560]But in a monger's case, isn't the rich sending to the poor? So they are taking from the rich horny walking ATMs to give to the rich.[/QUOTE]You are quite right, of course. But Western Union's main business is taking money from poor migrant workers who are sending small amounts to their poor families back home.

Oh, and mongers shouldn't be sending money to providers who are far away, but handing it over in person.

I have attached a link to a site called "Numbeo". If you want to evaluate the cost of living for Colombia (or any where else for that matter) this site will be a big help.

I used it initially to screen various countries and cities abroad that might be a good place to retire and practice a hobby that we all seem to share. It isn't a commercial.

Site, doesn't cost anything, doesn't require a sign up or anything.

[URL]https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/rankings_by_country.jsp[/URL]

[QUOTE=Villainy;2347334]I have attached a link to a site called "Numbeo". If you want to evaluate the cost of living for Colombia (or any where else for that matter) this site will be a big help.

[URL]https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/rankings_by_country.jsp[/URL][/QUOTE]I use this and expatitan but when I dig into forums they say these costs are for locals and expats pay considerably more? I am looking to retire somewhere this year so would be good to know expat views.

" they say these costs are for locals and expats pay considerably more". That is be. S.

[QUOTE=Jingo10;2347585]I use this and expatitan but when I dig into forums they say these costs are for locals and expats pay considerably more? I am looking to retire somewhere this year so would be good to know expat views.[/QUOTE]Yes and no on expats paying more.

Most expats stick within their comfort zone. That means shopping at Carulla or Exito. It means staying in estrato 5 or 6 neighborhoods. It means air conditioning and clothes dryers. Because of these things, they pay more. Many also look at it as an opportunity to upgrade. They can get a 3 bedroom place for cheaper than the 2 bedroom they had. It's still cheaper, but they don't get to the best level.

All those stores don't have 2 sets of prices. But you can often go down the street to another store and buy groceries for 20-50% less.

[URL]http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20190723-colombias-buzzing-comeback-cityk[/URL]

I saw this on my news feed and it makes for an interesting read on Cali.

[QUOTE=JjBee62;2347622]Yes and no on expats paying more.

Most expats stick within their comfort zone. That means shopping at Carulla or Exito. It means staying in estrato 5 or 6 neighborhoods. It means air conditioning and clothes dryers. Because of these things, they pay more. Many also look at it as an opportunity to upgrade. They can get a 3 bedroom place for cheaper than the 2 bedroom they had. It's still cheaper, but they don't get to the best level.

All those stores don't have 2 sets of prices. But you can often go down the street to another store and buy groceries for 20-50% less.[/QUOTE]Thanks for the info, sorry I didn't mean gringo prices I meant the price on the website for was living like a local whereas an expat would, as you say, want a higher standard of living.

[QUOTE=Villainy;2350785][URL]http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20190723-colombias-buzzing-comeback-cityk[/URL]

I saw this on my news feed and it makes for an interesting read on Cali.[/QUOTE]The link appears to be down.

2019.
This article is about a 2016 change.

[URL]http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20190723-colombias-buzzing-comeback-city[/URL]

[QUOTE=Villainy;2350785][URL]http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20190723-colombias-buzzing-comeback-cityk[/URL]

I saw this on my news feed and it makes for an interesting read on Cali.[/QUOTE]

Their should a lot of Parties tonight.

For the first time in history a Colombian is about to win the Tour.

[URL]https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cycling/2019/07/27/tour-de-france-2019-stage-20-live-updates-latest-standings/[/URL]

Well yesterday there were a lot of marches and protests in various cities because of the murders of a shit ton of human rights leaders.

[URL]https://elpais.com/internacional/2019/07/27/colombia/1564196965_977885.html[/URL]

[QUOTE=WorldTravel69;2351877]Their should a lot of Parties tonight.

For the first time in history a Colombian is about to win the Tour.

[URL]https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cycling/2019/07/27/tour-de-france-2019-stage-20-live-updates-latest-standings/[/URL][/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=WorldTravel69;2351877]Their should a lot of Parties tonight.

For the first time in history a Colombian is about to win the Tour.

[URL]https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cycling/2019/07/27/tour-de-france-2019-stage-20-live-updates-latest-standings/[/URL][/QUOTE]It is official, he won! Really a big achievement and makes the country proud.

The Tall Man.