Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | Very high | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | March - June | March - June, September, October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1293 | $1867 | $5431 | $1462 | $1976 |
Rent | $732 | $778 | $2891 | $752 | $869 |
Groceries | $87 | $281 | $383 | $112 | $146 |
Dining out | $131 | $182 | $656 | $169 | $292 |
Cafe | $18 | $49 | $72 | $45 | $42 |
Coworking space | $96 | $159 | $326 | $125 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $16 | $25 | $45 | $4 | $16 |
Public transportation | $21 | $11 | $220 | $8 | $38 |
Taxis | $14 | $9 | $78 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $30 | $27 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $8 | $81 | $100 | $21 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $9 | $20 | $74 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $73 | $64 | $195 | $53 | $66 |
Gym | $15 | $69 | $55 | $33 | $34 |
Yoga | $54 | $65 | $197 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $20 | $51 | $109 | $53 | $45 |
SIM card options | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |