Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Moderate |
Main airport | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1293 | $5431 | $1976 |
Rent | $732 | $2891 | $869 |
Groceries | $87 | $383 | $146 |
Dining out | $131 | $656 | $292 |
Cafe | $18 | $72 | $42 |
Coworking space | $96 | $326 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $16 | $45 | $16 |
Public transportation | $21 | $220 | $38 |
Taxis | $14 | $78 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $30 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $8 | $100 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $9 | $74 | $44 |
Nightlife | $73 | $195 | $66 |
Gym | $15 | $55 | $34 |
Yoga | $54 | $197 | $87 |
Massage | $20 | $109 | $45 |
SIM card options | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not 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. | 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. | Paella, fideuร , 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 | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |