Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 2,427,000 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova 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 (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1262 | $1938 |
Rent | $714 | $853 |
Groceries | $85 | $143 |
Dining out | $128 | $287 |
Cafe | $17 | $41 |
Coworking space | $94 | $149 |
Mobile internet | $15 | $15 |
Public transportation | $20 | $37 |
Taxis | $14 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $8 | $72 |
Museums and sights | $8 | $43 |
Nightlife | $71 | $64 |
Gym | $15 | $34 |
Yoga | $52 | $85 |
Massage | $20 | $44 |
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, fideuร , 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 |