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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - April, December | June - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1293 | $1806 |
| Rent | $939 | $732 | $780 |
| Groceries | $188 | $87 | $158 |
| Dining out | $271 | $131 | $240 |
| Cafe | $57 | $18 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $16 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $61 |
| Taxis | $58 | $14 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $8 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $9 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $73 | $50 |
| Gym | $66 | $15 | $56 |
| Yoga | $99 | $54 | $66 |
| Massage | $56 | $20 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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! |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |