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Austin 🇺🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 926,426 | 10,978,360 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Very High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | May - September |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1097 | $2498 | $1293 | $1759 |
| Rent | $1650 | $480 | $1174 | $732 | $717 |
| Groceries | $243 | $82 | $175 | $87 | $148 |
| Dining out | $396 | $174 | $313 | $131 | $280 |
| Cafe | $66 | $22 | $51 | $18 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $77 | $196 | $96 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $10 | $16 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $23 | $78 | $21 | $95 |
| Taxis | $73 | $28 | $44 | $14 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $49 | $0 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $22 | $54 | $8 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $20 | $9 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $46 | $82 | $73 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $15 | $44 | $15 | $56 |
| Yoga | $139 | $57 | $142 | $54 | $82 |
| Massage | $89 | $37 | $64 | $20 | $48 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |