Medellin vs Prague vs Rio de Janeiro

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Population 2,427,000 1,305,737 6,718,903
Official language(s) Spanish Czech Portuguese
Level of English Low High Low
Main airport José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Galeão International Airport
Most common months to visit January - April, December June - October January - March, December
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$)
Credit cards Accepted in some places Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No
Average monthly costs $1293 $1806 $1833
Rent $732 $780 $1066
Groceries $87 $158 $95
Dining out $131 $240 $210
Cafe $18 $53 $25
Coworking space $96 $175 $130
Mobile internet $16 $24 $7
Public transportation $21 $61 $33
Taxis $14 $33 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $19 $16
Sport and cultural events $8 $19 $55
Museums and sights $9 $35 $26
Nightlife $73 $50 $54
Gym $15 $56 $31
Yoga $54 $66 $40
Massage $20 $37 $32
SIM card options Claro, Tigo Vodafone, T-Mobile Tim, Claro, Vivo
Tipping Tip 10% in restaurants 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common
Taxi apps EasyTaxi Uber, Liftago Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common.
Local food specialities Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros.
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 The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city.
Vegetarian / vegan options 153 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 54 options on Happy Cow