Medellin vs Panama City vs Prague vs Valencia

Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 2,427,000 880,691 1,305,737 834,000
Official language(s) Spanish Spanish Czech Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low Low High Moderate
Main airport José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - April, December December - April June - October March - June, September, October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) 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 almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1293 $2359 $1806 $1976
Rent $732 $1036 $780 $869
Groceries $87 $236 $158 $146
Dining out $131 $371 $240 $292
Cafe $18 $43 $53 $42
Coworking space $96 $157 $175 $152
Mobile internet $16 $21 $24 $16
Public transportation $21 $12 $61 $38
Taxis $14 $48 $33 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $0 $19 $30
Sport and cultural events $8 $35 $19 $73
Museums and sights $9 $9 $35 $44
Nightlife $73 $117 $50 $66
Gym $15 $37 $56 $34
Yoga $54 $163 $66 $87
Massage $20 $75 $37 $45
SIM card options Claro, Tigo Claro, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile Vodafone, Orange
Tipping Tip 10% in restaurants 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps EasyTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Liftago Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable 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! 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. 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 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 98 listings on Happy Cow