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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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| Population | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | January - April, December | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1293 | $1867 |
| Rent | $732 | $778 |
| Groceries | $87 | $281 |
| Dining out | $131 | $182 |
| Cafe | $18 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $96 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $16 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $11 |
| Taxis | $14 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $73 | $64 |
| Gym | $15 | $69 |
| Yoga | $54 | $65 |
| Massage | $20 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | EasyTaxi | Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| Local food specialities | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| Eat like a local | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |