Medellin vs Prague vs Seoul vs Valencia

Medellin 🇨🇴
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Population 2,427,000 1,305,737 9,963,452 834,000
Official language(s) Spanish Czech Korean Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low High Moderate Moderate
Main airport José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - April, December June - October March - May, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1293 $1806 $2184 $1976
Rent $732 $780 $797 $869
Groceries $87 $158 $356 $146
Dining out $131 $240 $211 $292
Cafe $18 $53 $69 $42
Coworking space $96 $175 $222 $152
Mobile internet $16 $24 $40 $16
Public transportation $21 $61 $40 $38
Taxis $14 $33 $41 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $19 $13 $30
Sport and cultural events $8 $19 $39 $73
Museums and sights $9 $35 $6 $44
Nightlife $73 $50 $93 $66
Gym $15 $56 $69 $34
Yoga $54 $66 $112 $87
Massage $20 $37 $75 $45
SIM card options Claro, Tigo Vodafone, T-Mobile KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Vodafone, Orange
Tipping Tip 10% in restaurants 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps EasyTaxi Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable 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. 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 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 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 98 listings on Happy Cow