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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - April, December | December - April | June - October | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1293 | $2359 | $1806 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $732 | $1036 | $780 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $87 | $236 | $158 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $131 | $371 | $240 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $18 | $43 | $53 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $96 | $157 | $175 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $16 | $21 | $24 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $12 | $61 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $14 | $48 | $33 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $19 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $35 | $19 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $9 | $35 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $73 | $117 | $50 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $37 | $56 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $54 | $163 | $66 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $20 | $75 | $37 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | 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 | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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! | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |