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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Czech | Korean | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - April, December | June - October | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1293 | $1806 | $2184 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $732 | $780 | $797 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $87 | $158 | $356 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $131 | $240 | $211 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $18 | $53 | $69 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $96 | $175 | $222 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $16 | $24 | $40 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $61 | $40 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $14 | $33 | $41 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $19 | $13 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $19 | $39 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $35 | $6 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $73 | $50 | $93 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $56 | $69 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $54 | $66 | $112 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $20 | $37 | $75 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 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, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | 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 | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |