Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 2,900,000 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | September - December | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - June, September, October |
Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1321 | $2498 | $1293 | $1976 |
Rent | $844 | $1174 | $732 | $869 |
Groceries | $98 | $175 | $87 | $146 |
Dining out | $121 | $313 | $131 | $292 |
Cafe | $25 | $51 | $18 | $42 |
Coworking space | $95 | $196 | $96 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $10 | $16 | $16 |
Public transportation | $9 | $78 | $21 | $38 |
Taxis | $9 | $44 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $49 | $0 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $54 | $8 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $4 | $20 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $23 | $82 | $73 | $66 |
Gym | $14 | $44 | $15 | $34 |
Yoga | $19 | $142 | $54 | $87 |
Massage | $10 | $64 | $20 | $45 |
SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |