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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2260 | $1221 | $2565 |
| Rent | $965 | $534 | $1206 |
| Groceries | $193 | $91 | $180 |
| Dining out | $279 | $193 | $322 |
| Cafe | $59 | $24 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $179 | $86 | $202 |
| Mobile internet | $24 | $13 | $11 |
| Public transportation | $90 | $25 | $80 |
| Taxis | $60 | $31 | $45 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $19 | $50 |
| Sport and cultural events | $65 | $25 | $56 |
| Museums and sights | $38 | $8 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $64 | $52 | $85 |
| Gym | $68 | $16 | $45 |
| Yoga | $102 | $63 | $146 |
| Massage | $58 | $41 | $65 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |