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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Population 10,978,360 1,830,000 2,900,000 2,427,000 1,305,737 9,963,452
Official language(s) Spanish Romanian Spanish Spanish Czech Korean
Level of English Low High High Low High Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit January - March, December April - October September - December January - April, December June - October March - May, September - November
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $1097 $1351 $1321 $1293 $1806 $2184
Rent $480 $615 $844 $732 $780 $797
Groceries $82 $114 $98 $87 $158 $356
Dining out $174 $165 $121 $131 $240 $211
Cafe $22 $38 $25 $18 $53 $69
Coworking space $77 $133 $95 $96 $175 $222
Mobile internet $11 $7 $11 $16 $24 $40
Public transportation $23 $21 $9 $21 $61 $40
Taxis $28 $9 $9 $14 $33 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $14 $0 $19 $13
Sport and cultural events $22 $29 $24 $8 $19 $39
Museums and sights $7 $29 $4 $9 $35 $6
Nightlife $46 $45 $23 $73 $50 $93
Gym $15 $30 $14 $15 $56 $69
Yoga $57 $59 $19 $54 $66 $112
Massage $37 $31 $10 $20 $37 $75
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Movistar, Claro, Personal Claro, Tigo Vodafone, T-Mobile KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars Tip 10% in restaurants 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) EasyTaxi Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine 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. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. 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 Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
Local food specialities Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
Eat like a local Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias 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 Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow