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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - April, December | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1293 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $732 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $87 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $131 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $18 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $96 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $16 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $14 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $73 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $15 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $54 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $20 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |