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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | September - December | January - April, December | December - April |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1097 | $1321 | $1293 | $2359 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $480 | $844 | $732 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $82 | $98 | $87 | $236 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $174 | $121 | $131 | $371 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $22 | $25 | $18 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $77 | $95 | $96 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $11 | $11 | $16 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $23 | $9 | $21 | $12 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $28 | $9 | $14 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $17 | $14 | $0 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $22 | $24 | $8 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $7 | $4 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $46 | $23 | $73 | $117 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $15 | $14 | $15 | $37 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $57 | $19 | $54 | $163 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $37 | $10 | $20 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |