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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,427,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - April, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1293 |
| Rent | $932 | $732 |
| Groceries | $121 | $87 |
| Dining out | $403 | $131 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 |
| Taxis | $48 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $73 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 |
| Yoga | $93 | $54 |
| Massage | $59 | $20 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Claro, Tigo |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | EasyTaxi |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow |