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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | High | High |
| Main airport | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1293 | $1867 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $732 | $778 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $87 | $281 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $131 | $182 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $18 | $49 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $96 | $159 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $16 | $25 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $11 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $14 | $9 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $81 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $20 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $73 | $64 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $15 | $69 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $54 | $65 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $20 | $51 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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! | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |