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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 8,053,663 2,427,000 1,305,737 834,000
Official language(s) German Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Czech Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Moderate Low High Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November January, February, October - December January - April, December June - October March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) COP - Colombian Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in some places Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $1167 $1293 $1806 $1976
Rent $939 $499 $503 $732 $780 $869
Groceries $188 $108 $151 $87 $158 $146
Dining out $271 $202 $134 $131 $240 $292
Cafe $57 $29 $39 $18 $53 $42
Coworking space $174 $120 $72 $96 $175 $152
Mobile internet $23 $9 $4 $16 $24 $16
Public transportation $88 $36 $20 $21 $61 $38
Taxis $58 $27 $13 $14 $33 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $0 $0 $19 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $3 $8 $19 $73
Museums and sights $37 $7 $4 $9 $35 $44
Nightlife $63 $43 $89 $73 $50 $66
Gym $66 $37 $57 $15 $56 $34
Yoga $99 $48 $57 $54 $66 $87
Massage $56 $26 $21 $20 $37 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Tigo Vodafone, T-Mobile Vodafone, Orange
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Tip 10% in restaurants 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet EasyTaxi Uber, Liftago Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow