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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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| Population | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - April, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2565 | $1438 |
| Rent | $1206 | $814 |
| Groceries | $180 | $97 |
| Dining out | $322 | $145 |
| Cafe | $53 | $20 |
| Coworking space | $202 | $107 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $17 |
| Public transportation | $80 | $23 |
| Taxis | $45 | $16 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $50 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $56 | $9 |
| Museums and sights | $20 | $10 |
| Nightlife | $85 | $81 |
| Gym | $45 | $17 |
| Yoga | $146 | $60 |
| Massage | $65 | $23 |
| SIM card options | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo |
| Tipping | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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 |
| Local food specialities | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
| Eat like a local | 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 |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow |