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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 2,427,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - April, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1418 | $2426 |
| Rent | $802 | $885 |
| Groceries | $95 | $396 |
| Dining out | $143 | $234 |
| Cafe | $20 | $77 |
| Coworking space | $105 | $247 |
| Mobile internet | $17 | $44 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $45 |
| Taxis | $15 | $45 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $15 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $43 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $7 |
| Nightlife | $80 | $103 |
| Gym | $17 | $77 |
| Yoga | $59 | $124 |
| Massage | $22 | $83 |
| SIM card options | Claro, Tigo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | Tip 10% in restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | EasyTaxi | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |