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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 | $1418 | $1996 |
| Rent | $802 | $862 |
| Groceries | $95 | $174 |
| Dining out | $143 | $266 |
| Cafe | $20 | $59 |
| Coworking space | $105 | $194 |
| Mobile internet | $17 | $27 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $67 |
| Taxis | $15 | $37 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $21 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $39 |
| Nightlife | $80 | $55 |
| Gym | $17 | $62 |
| Yoga | $59 | $73 |
| Massage | $22 | $41 |
| 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 |