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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 2,427,000 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - April, December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1293 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $732 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $87 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $131 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $18 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $96 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $16 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $14 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $73 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $15 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $54 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $20 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Claro, Tigo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Tip 10% in restaurants | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | EasyTaxi | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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 | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |