Medellin vs New York City vs Prague vs Valencia

Medellin 🇨🇴
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Population 2,427,000 8,323,340 1,305,737 834,000
Official language(s) Spanish English (de facto) Czech Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low Very high High Moderate
Main airport José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - April, December April - June, September - November June - October March - June, September, October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1293 $5431 $1806 $1976
Rent $732 $2891 $780 $869
Groceries $87 $383 $158 $146
Dining out $131 $656 $240 $292
Cafe $18 $72 $53 $42
Coworking space $96 $326 $175 $152
Mobile internet $16 $45 $24 $16
Public transportation $21 $220 $61 $38
Taxis $14 $78 $33 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $30 $19 $30
Sport and cultural events $8 $100 $19 $73
Museums and sights $9 $74 $35 $44
Nightlife $73 $195 $50 $66
Gym $15 $55 $56 $34
Yoga $54 $197 $66 $87
Massage $20 $109 $37 $45
SIM card options Claro, Tigo AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, T-Mobile Vodafone, Orange
Tipping Tip 10% in restaurants 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps EasyTaxi Uber, Lyft Uber, Liftago Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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. 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! Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 153 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow