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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 2,427,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - April, December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1525 | $2303 |
| Rent | $863 | $1013 |
| Groceries | $102 | $170 |
| Dining out | $154 | $341 |
| Cafe | $21 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $113 | $178 |
| Mobile internet | $19 | $18 |
| Public transportation | $24 | $44 |
| Taxis | $17 | $49 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $35 |
| Sport and cultural events | $9 | $85 |
| Museums and sights | $10 | $51 |
| Nightlife | $86 | $77 |
| Gym | $18 | $40 |
| Yoga | $63 | $101 |
| Massage | $24 | $52 |
| SIM card options | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Tip 10% in restaurants | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | EasyTaxi | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |