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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech |
| Level of English | Low | Very High | High |
| Main airport | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | January - April, December | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1293 | $1759 | $1806 |
| Rent | $732 | $717 | $780 |
| Groceries | $87 | $148 | $158 |
| Dining out | $131 | $280 | $240 |
| Cafe | $18 | $45 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $96 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $16 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $95 | $61 |
| Taxis | $14 | $25 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $10 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $45 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $24 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $73 | $66 | $50 |
| Gym | $15 | $56 | $56 |
| Yoga | $54 | $82 | $66 |
| Massage | $20 | $48 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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. | 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! |
| Local food specialities | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |