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Medellin 🇨🇴
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New York City 🇺🇸
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| Population | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | Low | Very high |
| Main airport | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | January - April, December | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1293 | $5431 |
| Rent | $732 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $87 | $383 |
| Dining out | $131 | $656 |
| Cafe | $18 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $96 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $16 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $220 |
| Taxis | $14 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $73 | $195 |
| Gym | $15 | $55 |
| Yoga | $54 | $197 |
| Massage | $20 | $109 |
| SIM card options | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon |
| Tipping | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. |
| Local food specialities | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| Eat like a local | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |