Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 926,426 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Very High | Moderate |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | May - September | March - June, September, October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1293 | $1759 | $1976 |
Rent | $1650 | $732 | $717 | $869 |
Groceries | $243 | $87 | $148 | $146 |
Dining out | $396 | $131 | $280 | $292 |
Cafe | $66 | $18 | $45 | $42 |
Coworking space | $331 | $96 | $96 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $16 | $21 | $16 |
Public transportation | $110 | $21 | $95 | $38 |
Taxis | $73 | $14 | $25 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $10 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $8 | $45 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $9 | $24 | $44 |
Nightlife | $124 | $73 | $66 | $66 |
Gym | $62 | $15 | $56 | $34 |
Yoga | $139 | $54 | $82 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $20 | $48 | $45 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |