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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2578 | $1294 |
| Rent | $1101 | $567 |
| Groceries | $220 | $97 |
| Dining out | $318 | $205 |
| Cafe | $67 | $26 |
| Coworking space | $204 | $91 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $13 |
| Public transportation | $103 | $27 |
| Taxis | $68 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $20 | $20 |
| Sport and cultural events | $75 | $26 |
| Museums and sights | $43 | $8 |
| Nightlife | $73 | $55 |
| Gym | $77 | $17 |
| Yoga | $116 | $67 |
| Massage | $66 | $44 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro |
| 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 |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua |
| 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow |