Medellin 🇨🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Czech |
Level of English | Low | High |
Main airport | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | January - April, December | June - October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1506 | $1984 |
Rent | $852 | $857 |
Groceries | $101 | $173 |
Dining out | $152 | $264 |
Cafe | $21 | $58 |
Coworking space | $112 | $192 |
Mobile internet | $18 | $27 |
Public transportation | $24 | $67 |
Taxis | $16 | $36 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $21 |
Sport and cultural events | $9 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $10 | $38 |
Nightlife | $85 | $54 |
Gym | $18 | $62 |
Yoga | $62 | $73 |
Massage | $24 | $40 |
SIM card options | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | 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! |
Local food specialities | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |